261 Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

Discover awards recognizing outstanding efforts, excellence, leadership, and exceptional impact in nonprofit work, business management, education, and research. Cash awards are available to acknowledge significant contributions and efforts to advance community, educational, and research initiatives.

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Awards to California K-12 Educators in Eligible Regions to Recognize Innovation in Education

Deadline: 03/27/26

Awards of $1,000 and awards of $500 to California K-12 educators in eligible regions to recognize innovative curricula. The purpose of the program is to introduce fellow educators to outstanding projects for the classroom and to disseminate exceptional, creative t...

Grant Finders ID#: 149784
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Awards to Vermont Individuals and Organizations to Honor Dedication to Forestry

Deadline: 03/27/26

Awards to Vermont individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to urban and community forestry. The awards are intended to honor tree wardens, community leaders, groups, and organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to promoting...

Grant Finders ID#: 213154
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Award to a Canada Physician or Scientist in Recognition of Extraordinary Contributions to Canc...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada physician or scientist in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the field of cancer research and treatment. The award is intended for a Canadian citizen with an academic appointment who has made a transformational, internationa...

Grant Finders ID#: 149294
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Youth for Environmental Advocacy

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico youth to honor environmental protection efforts. The award program recognizes young activists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental initiatives. Grant winners will receive cash prizes, a professionally prod...

Grant Finders ID#: 155875
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Awards to Alaska Individuals and Groups for Environmental Protection Efforts

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to Alaska organizations and individuals to honor significant contributions and activities in the field of environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to recognize those who have furthered the goals of the environmental conservation movement within th...

Grant Finders ID#: 170662
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Dance Teachers to Recognize Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International educators to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance. Eligible recipients are dance teachers working in schools, private studios, IHEs, conservatories, and other venues. The purpose of this program is to h...

Grant Finders ID#: 180170
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Awards to Canada Scientists and Physicians to Recognize Outstanding Work in the Field of Brain...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards of $50,000 to Canada scientists and physicians to recognize outstanding work to treat, cure, or ameliorate brain or heart conditions. The awards are intended for Canadian citizens who have made exceptional contributions to their fields. This award is issued...

Grant Finders ID#: 180291
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Awards to Ontario Teachers to Recognize Excellence and Innovation in Classroom Education

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to Ontario teachers to recognize excellence in teaching. Awards are intended to honor exceptional teachers in publicly funded schools in the elementary school, secondary school, and beginning teacher (within the first five years of teaching) categories. Nom...

Grant Finders ID#: 180527
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Award to an Indiana Individual in Recognition of Nonprofit Leadership Activities in the Commun...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award to an Indiana individual to recognize outstanding service and contribution to a community-focused nonprofit organization in eligible locations. The nominating organization will receive a $2,500 grant. The award program honors community involvement and the le...

Grant Finders ID#: 180558
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Award to a Colorado Individual to Recognize Efforts to Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award to a Colorado individual to recognize outstanding efforts to promote health equity in local communities. The awardee will receive $20,000 to donate to a nonprofit health organization of their choosing. The award is intended to honor Coloradans who are findin...

Grant Finders ID#: 195237
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Award to a Vermont Farmer to Recognize Creativity and Entrepreneurial Skill

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a Vermont farmer to recognize creativity and entrepreneurial skill. The award is intended to honor an individual who works on a commercial farm and exemplifies the characteristics embodied by the award's namesake. Prize money may be used for com...

Grant Finders ID#: 200254
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Awards to Quebec Artists, Collectives, and Music Organizations to Recognize the Production of ...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards of $3,000 to Quebec artists, artist collectives, and music organizations to recognize the production of music that reflects and celebrates cultural diversity. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge works that involve a wide range of expressions...

Grant Finders ID#: 213007
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematical Research

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for contributions in mathematical research. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to authors for outstanding publications in the field. Eligible publications include notable surveys, books, ...

Grant Finders ID#: 219939
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for a Notable Contribution to the Study of...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for notable contributions in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to an author of a written work that has had lasting importance or fundamental impact on the devel...

Grant Finders ID#: 219940
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Awards to California Qualifying Individuals Involved in Dental Education

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to California qualifying individuals involved in dental education. This award is intended for dental school faculty to recognize their contributions to education in the field of dentistry and oral health, who promote the values of education, service, and re...

Grant Finders ID#: 222629
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Awards to Nevada Businesses, Individuals, and Projects for Historic Preservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to Nevada individuals, businesses, and projects in eligible locations for contributions to historic preservation. The award is intended to honor outstanding historic preservation efforts and projects, including historically relevant buildings and landmarks,...

Grant Finders ID#: 223148
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Children to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Ad...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International children to recognize exceptional contributions to advocating for children's rights. Eligible nominees are between the ages of 12 and 18 and have demonstrated a history of fighting for the rights of children. Nominees' effo...

Grant Finders ID#: 226293
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Awards to USA Individuals Who Work to Benefit Their Community and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards of $5,000 and an award of $50,000 to USA individuals who work to benefit communities and promote social justice. Funding is intended to recognize people who strive to improve the world in fields such as the arts, education, environment, law, medicine, nutri...

Grant Finders ID#: 226731

Awards to New York Artists for Outstanding Work in Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 04/01/26

Awards to New York visual artists in eligible locations to recognize outstanding work in contemporary art. In addition to funding, successful awardees will receive networking opportunities, publicity on the funding source's website, and the opportunity to form con...

Grant Finders ID#: 153575

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Holocaust Research and Writing

Deadline: 04/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada or International individual for scholarly research and writing on the Holocaust. Only books containing new research on the Holocaust, or its antecedents and aftermath, will be considered. Research accuracy, methodology, scholarship, literary...

Grant Finders ID#: 170921

Awards to Delaware Individuals and Institutions for Contributions to Library Development and S...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Awards to Delaware individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to the library field. Selected awardees will be honored for their support of library activities and programs, encouragement of lifelong learning, and service to library patrons and the c...

Grant Finders ID#: 175052

Fellowships to Rhode Island Folk Artists for Artistic Excellence

Deadline: 04/01/26

Fellowships to Rhode Island folk artists to promote professional excellence. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. The fellowship is intended to support artists who display exceptional achievements and talent in a dis...

Grant Finders ID#: 180693

Awards to Arizona PreK-12 Teachers to Recognize Excellence in the Teaching Profession

Deadline: 04/01/26

Awards to Arizona PreK-12 educators to recognize outstanding contributions to the teaching profession. The awards are intended to honor active teachers who take a leadership role in their schools and communities, demonstrate the ability to help all students achiev...

Grant Finders ID#: 181603

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Poets for Outstanding Humorous Poems

Deadline: 04/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International poets and authors of any age to recognize outstanding humorous poems. Works that have been previously published as well as unpublished works are eligible. In addition to the cash prizes for first-, second-, and third-place ...

Grant Finders ID#: 200765

Awards to Wisconsin Artists, Organizations, and For-Profits for Artistic Achievements and Cont...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Awards to Wisconsin individuals, organizations, and businesses for exceptional contributions to the arts in eligible locations. The awards are intended to honor outstanding artists and recognize residents and entities that have shown exemplary support of the local...

Grant Finders ID#: 213329

Award to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit or Individual to Recognize Outstanding Pro Bono Legal Servic...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Award to a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization or individual to recognize outstanding pro bono legal services. This distinction pays tribute to honor those whose sustained dedication to voluntary legal assistance has significantly strengthened access to guidance a...

Grant Finders ID#: 224507

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Community-Based Groups and Individuals to Recognize B...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International community-based groups, historians, scholars, and other individuals to recognize published books that contribute to oral history scholarship. The award will honor a book that demonstrates sound methodology and advances the ...

Grant Finders ID#: 227251

Award to a USA, Canada, and International Individual for an Outstanding Dissertation Focused o...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, and International individuals for an outstanding PhD dissertation focused on nuclear history. The prize includes a cash award, mentorship, workshop, and an invitation to publish the manuscript. This prize is intended to celebrate scholarshi...

Grant Finders ID#: 227472

Award to a USA Individual in Recognition of Contributions to the Field of Anesthesia Through R...

Deadline: 04/01/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Award to a USA and Puerto Rico qualifying individual in recognition of contributions to the field of anesthesia through research. Awardee will earn recognition in the annual congress as well as travel and lodging costs and other perks. Applicants must be a Certifi...

Grant Finders ID#: 227489

Award to a USA Qualifying Individual in the Nurse Anesthesia Profession in Recognition of Char...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Award to a USA and Puerto Rico qualifying individual in the nurse anesthesia profession in recognition of charitable efforts. Awardee will receive recognition during related programs and events as well as travel and lodging costs to an annual conference. Applicant...

Grant Finders ID#: 227632

Award to a USA Individual in Recognition of Foundational Support or Advocacy for the Nurse Ane...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Award to a USA or Puerto Rico individual in recognition of foundational support or advocacy for the nurse anesthesia profession. The awardee will receive benefits and perks such as travel costs to an annual congress and recognition in programs and materials. In or...

Grant Finders ID#: 227633

Grants, In-Kind Services, and a Prize to USA Arts Collaboratives and Artists for Arts Projects...

Deadline: 04/02/26

Grants, in-kind services, and a Prize to USA arts collaboratives and artists. For the upcoming grant cycle, artists in the following disciplines are invited to apply: visual arts, performing arts, film, and literature. In addition to funding, artists will receive ...

Grant Finders ID#: 152012

Awards to Delaware Women to Honor Exceptional Contributions to the Community

Deadline: 04/02/26

Awards to Delaware women to recognize exceptional contributions to the community. The purpose of the award is to honor women who have made a significant and lasting impact on local residents. Eligible nominees hail from a broad range of backgrounds and professiona...

Grant Finders ID#: 201918

Awards to Delaware Young Women to Honor Leadership and Contributions to the Community

Deadline: 04/02/26

Awards to Delaware young women to recognize leadership and contributions to the community. The purpose of this program is to honor women between the ages of 18 and 30 who have made a substantial impact on local residents, have acted as a role model for others, and...

Grant Finders ID#: 201919

Award to a USA Medical School Faculty Member to Recognize Efforts in Supporting Ethnic and Rac...

Deadline: 04/03/26

Award of $25,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to acknowledge efforts to achieve justice and equity for minorities in the fields of healthcare and medical education. The recipient will be awarded a grant for a project that supports the equity and needs of...

Grant Finders ID#: 159930

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group to Recognize Outstanding Contribu...

Deadline: 04/03/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize outstanding contributions to community health. Eligible nominees include health providers working in the community, leaders in charitable organizations, and government workers. The prize is ...

Grant Finders ID#: 225569

Award to a USA IHE Student in Multiple States for Achievements in Oral History

Deadline: 04/03/26

Award of $500 to a USA undergraduate or graduate student in multiple states for achievements in the field of oral history. Students must be enrolled in, or projects must be related to, the oral history of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New Y...

Grant Finders ID#: 227894

Prize to a Georgia Intern, New Professional, or Student for a Study-Travel Program

Deadline: 04/06/26

Prize of up to $5,000 to a Georgia intern, newly registered professional, or student in the field of architecture or landscape architecture to participate in a study-travel program. Funding is intended for travel that focuses on historic architecture (before 1926)...

Grant Finders ID#: 179057

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Residents of Pathology to Attend an Annual Meeting

Deadline: 04/07/26

Awards of up to $1,200 to USA, Canada, and International residents of pathology to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to pay for travel expenses to attend the meeting. Selected applicants are expected to focus their meeting attendance on the field of in...

Grant Finders ID#: 225498

Awards to Pennsylvania Administrators of Career Centers to Recognize Excellence in Serving Vet...

Deadline: 04/07/26

Awards to Pennsylvania administrators of career center locations and workforce development boards to recognize excellence in serving veterans. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to celebrate o...

Grant Finders ID#: 227669

Award to an Illinois Individual to Honor Outstanding Service to the Community

Deadline: 04/08/26

Award to an Illinois individual in eligible locations to honor outstanding service to the community. Nominees are invited on behalf of individuals that exemplify outstanding and inspiring leadership and the joy of helping others. Eligible individuals have served a...

Grant Finders ID#: 201464

Award to a Pennsylvania Individual in Recognition of Their Contributions to Mental and Behavio...

Deadline: 04/10/26

Award to a Pennsylvania individual in recognition of their contributions to mental and behavioral health, and improvement of outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Nominees may be honored for creating uncommon partnerships, developing innovative methods to ...

Grant Finders ID#: 179800

Award to a Quebec Artist, Cultural Worker, Organization, or Collective in Eligible Regions to ...

Deadline: 04/10/26

Award to a Quebec artist, cultural worker, organization, or artist collective in eligible regions to recognize excellence in the circus arts. Projects may focus on creation or production, dissemination, festivals and events, and/or service organizations. The purpo...

Grant Finders ID#: 213009

Awards to USA Realtors to Recognize Exceptional Volunteer Service

Deadline: 04/10/26

Awards to USA realtors to recognize exceptional volunteer service. Awardees receive funds to donate to their chosen community charity, as well as travel expenses to a conference and extensive media exposure to benefit the charitable organization. Eligible voluntee...

Grant Finders ID#: 227573

Award to a Minnesota Individual Artist to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $5,000 to a Minnesota artist living in one of several eligible counties to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the arts. The award will honor an artist who has demonstrated a high quality of artistic work and who has been recognized by their artistic...

Grant Finders ID#: 149917

Awards to English-Speaking Immigrants to Israel for Contributions to the Development of the St...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Awards to English-speaking immigrants to Israel for significant contributions to the country. Awards are intended to recognize the outstanding achievements of immigrants from Western countries who have moved to Israel since 1948. A prize will be awarded in each of...

Grant Finders ID#: 157483

Award to a USA School Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist to Recognize Outstanding Acco...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA audiologist or speech-language pathologist to recognize outstanding accomplishments. Funding will be awarded for outstanding service in PreK-12 schools. Applicants should demonstrate how their activities have had a positive and significant...

Grant Finders ID#: 158466

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Outstanding Contributions to Communica...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to communication sciences. The purpose of this program is to honor an individual who has enhanced the quality of clinical care in speech-language pathology and/or audiology....

Grant Finders ID#: 158467

Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Literature

Deadline: 04/15/26

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A...

Grant Finders ID#: 158724

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations for Efforts to Improve the Lives of Individuals Wh...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Nominees will be considered for the positive impact they have had on the lives of blind individuals through programs, services, and individual work t...

Grant Finders ID#: 180524