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Grants to USA and International research groups to conduct joint projects that address climate change challenges in Africa. Applicants are advised that required registration must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for transdisciplinary research studies by qualifying consortia that explore and propose solutions to climate change vulnerability across the continent. Proposals should include a strong and deliberate linkage between the societal and environmental aspects within global environmental challenges.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for projects about the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to support significant projects involving the performance or recording of less frequently performed or recorded works by Elliott Carter.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research related to AIDS and HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support multi-component, multi-disciplinary projects that address scientific questions relevant to AIDS prophylactic vaccine discovery research. Extensive evaluation of vaccine concepts in non-human primate models may be included.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit performance organizations, nonprofit and commercial recording companies, libraries, programs, and groups for projects about the music of 20th Century American composer and musical innovator Elliot Carter. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to support significant projects involving the performance or recording of less frequently performed or recorded works by Elliott Carter.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to develop or improve upon strategies to help youth gain meaningful employment. Funding is intended for activities and projects that reduce barriers to job-seeking efforts, encourage learning financial skills, and enhance the involvement of stakeholders to build stronger community relationships and increase retention of youth in programming. All projects must benefit youth in Chicago's economically disenfranchised communities.

Grants to Illinois businesses in underinvested communities to support economic development. Funding is intended to provide technical assistance to growing business entities and to strengthen cooperative business models. Desired outcomes from these projects include better financial health, a stronger workforce, and increased knowledge about business finance. All projects must benefit businesses in Chicago.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research related to AIDS and HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support multi-component, multi-disciplinary projects that address scientific questions relevant to AIDS prophylactic vaccine discovery research. Extensive evaluation of vaccine concepts in non-human primate models may be included.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes in multiple states for projects to prevent wildfires. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applicants in the following states are eligible to apply: Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia.

Grants to USA high schools and preparatory schools to support safe and substance-free school events. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with school-hosted events that encourage healthy choices and substance-free celebration activities after graduation or prom. Applicants must also demonstrate a financial need.

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible areas. Priority areas for funding include sustainable and collaborative charity projects that provide a high impact and improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must serve the Morton area.

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International independent researchers and researchers affiliated with IHEs, agencies, or nonprofit organizations for transdisciplinary research and collaboration to address environmental issues in the Gulf of Mexico. Research groups will meet in Santa Barbara, California and will conduct studies exploring climate change, fisheries, and ecological impact of management actions. In addition to funding to support travel, lodging, and per diem expenses, participating teams will benefit from facilities, training expertise, and cyberinfrastructure and logistical support.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International researchers to participate in a research working group for studies related to the environment. The purpose of the program is to fund and support groups of investigators working to develop and meet national conservation goals of the United States. These goals include pollution reduction, restoration of degraded ecosystems, elimination of invasive species, and strengthening nature's resilience. Eligible researchers and practitioners may be operating independently or in affiliation with an academic, governmental agency, multilateral, or nonprofit institution. Funds may be used to convene working groups, to support salaries of postdoctoral fellows or research/technical assistants committed to specific projects, or to pay for contracted services to support the work.

Opportunity for USA agricultural producers in 30 states of the Upper Midwest, Lower Midwest, MidAtlantic/Central Appalachia, Northeast, Southeast, and Hawaii regions to participate in an incentive program to incorporate agroforestry practices. Program participants will receive financial and technical assistance to implement their projects.

Cooperative Agreement for a USA or Canada state and local government, IHE, nonprofit organization, or tribe in eligible areas to create a water quality monitoring system. The special focus of the monitoring will be toxic pollutants. Awardees will be expected to analyze the concentrations of contaminants in order to advance the understanding of contaminant cycling throughout food webs in the Great Lakes, and screen for emerging chemicals in fish tissue to identify priority chemicals warranting future study. Project must take place in states bordering the Great Lakes.

Scholarships to Washington teenagers to attend organized travel programs in Israel. The purpose of this program is to strengthen Jewish identity and create a lasting connection with the Land of Israel. Eligible programs include, but are not limited to, those in the areas of activism, volunteering, social action, camps, martial arts, dance, drama, multi-country travel, outdoor adventure, science, special needs inclusive, sports, and study.

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for projects exploring, presenting, and preserving Jewish history in the Southern United States. Grants are available for preservation projects, for travel to conduct research, and for the completion of projects related to Southern Jewish History.

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International independent researchers and researchers affiliated with IHEs, agencies, or nonprofit organizations for transdisciplinary research and collaboration to address environmental issues in the Gulf of Mexico. Research groups will meet in Santa Barbara, California and will conduct studies exploring climate change, fisheries, and ecological impact of management actions. In addition to funding to support travel, lodging, and per diem expenses, participating teams will benefit from facilities, training expertise, and cyberinfrastructure and logistical support.

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity building. In addition to a monetary grant, awardees will also receive consultations, access to services and platforms, and publicity. Applicant organizations should advance a mission and programs dedicated to human rights, girls' and women’s empowerment, or LGBTQ+ causes.

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for projects exploring, presenting, and preserving Jewish history in the Southern United States. Grants are available for preservation projects, for travel to conduct research, and for the completion of projects related to Southern Jewish History.

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for education research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the creation of national research centers focused on different areas related to education. For this year, applications should address either improving gifted education or using generative artificial intelligence to improve instruction in postsecondary education.