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Grants of up to $35,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs affiliated with IHEs or research institutions for studies related to psychiatric disorders. Funding is intended for research in the areas of mood, anxiety, and bipolar disorders; schizophrenia; and early-onset brain and behavioral disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage promising investigators to pursue careers as independent research faculty.

Grants to USA territories agencies, IHEs, and hospitals for projects that help mitigate climate change damages. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended for infrastructure maintenance training and repairs in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

Grants to USA territories government agencies, IHEs, hospitals, and utilities for short-term projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects to meet the immediate needs of Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

Grants to USA territories government agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to protect marine resources. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Projects must work to protect ecosystems such as coral reefs and to combat invasive species in the seven insular areas: Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.

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 and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must take an eligibility quiz, and returning applicants must contact the funding source for access to the application. Funding is intended for applicants working to improve access to music education.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes in multiple states for projects to prevent and reduce the risk of natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applicants in the Western states and territories are eligible to apply: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Territory of American Samoa, Republic of Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Territory of Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

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 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.

Grant of up to $2,000 to a USA or territories Pre-K to high school educator to promote gardening among students. Funding is intended to create or expand on a school gardening project in order to encourage a love of gardening, provide gardening experience for students, and engender an interest in nature.

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions for activities to preserve languages. Funding may be used for travel, equipment, consultations, and other project-related costs. Requests may be submitted for language documentation and revitalization, archival efforts, and linguistic fieldwork on endangered languages.

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.

Grant of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International teacher, counselor, or educator who instructs high school students to cover the costs associated with attending an educational conference. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding may be used to support registration, accommodations, and travel expenses.

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying high school educators to provide enhanced opportunities for student organizations. Funding is intended to assist club sponsors and advisors of public and private high schools in supporting the student clubs they oversee. Requests will be accepted from club sponsors and advisors who are registered as educators with the funding source organization.

Grants of $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers and counselors for financial assistance in attending professional development courses. Applicants are required to complete registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist with tuition expenses and related costs associated with university courses taking place in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, or Summer 2025.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program to advance their company. Participants will have access to weekly consultations, an investor boot camp, a virtual demo day, networking opportunities, and the use of the funding source's startup program. The purpose of the program is to help entrepreneurs find the funding, tools, and community to scale their startups.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International doctoral students from any discipline to participate in a fellowship to explore themes related to political economy, including morality, markets, sociality, and culture. In addition to the $7,000 stipend, the fellowship includes travel and lodging to attend colloquia hosted by the Mercatus Center.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD students to participate in online symposiums related to political economy. The purpose of the program is to support students who have a teaching or research interest in the subject. In addition to the stipend, fellows will have travel, accommodation, and meals covered by the program.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for political research at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel within North America and living expenses while conducting research. Eligible research addresses topics related to US foreign policy, national and domestic politics, and federal policies.