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Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for humanitarian aid, thereby encouraging others to expand their support.

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create art depicting different aspects of nature. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Artwork may be produced in any type of medium, including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. Priority will be given to artwork submitted by artists from underrepresented communities and regions, as well as applicants from places or countries where there is a lack of funding available to artists.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and government organizations to participate in a virtual accelerator program to address sustainable consumption and production. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with access to the funding source's resources, technology, and services as they carry out tech-driven projects in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals 9 and 12.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the $5,000 cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance and customized support. Awards are available for books that have recently been published or are soon to be published, involving themes such as rein­vent­ing Jew­ish life and com­mu­ni­ty for the twen­ty-first cen­tu­ry, shift­ing notions of indi­vid­ual and collec­tive Jew­ish iden­ti­ty, the his­to­ry and future of Israel, and the evolv­ing rela­tion­ship between Israel and world Jewry.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International libraries to reduce electricity costs. Funding is intended for customers of the funding source who are interested in installing solar panels. Priority will be given to libraries with relatively new roofs that can accommodate the panels.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual scholars for research, projects, and other activities that promote animal welfare. Previously funded projects include adoption programs, animal rescue training, public awareness campaigns, research and data websites, and more.

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Master's and PhD candidates for projects to substantially reduce the use of animals for educational or scientific purposes. Funding is intended to devise alternative research, testing, and educational methodologies. Eligible uses of funds include tuition, salary, and supplies.

In-kind book donations to USA schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their students. Grant money may be used to order books at a discount through a partner vendor.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international artists to exhibit their work. Residencies will take place in Krems an der Donau, Austria.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International organizations to address issues related to access to effective antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. The focus of the projects should be on providing sufficient antibiotics to people and animals in low and middle-income countries. This Challenge particularly encourages solutions from teams based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and multi-disciplinary teams.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and advancing recycling.

Grant of up to $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse for collaborative research related to global disparities in healthcare. Eligible research must involve investigators in at least two countries. Funds will be distributed based on the applicant's research budget, the degree of collaboration, and the quality of the proposed research.

Award to a USA, Canada, or International educator to recognize contributions to the field of elementary language arts education. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual who has had a significant impact on the field of literacy, enhanced classroom practice, obtained national and/or international influence in literacy teaching and learning, and contributed a body of work that is compatible with the mission of NCTE.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthropological theory, knowledge, and debate.

Grant of up to $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse for research related to disparities in global healthcare. Funding is intended for collaborative studies between at least two countries. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to supplies, secretarial staff, computer software, and personnel costs.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life problems using creativity, kindness, and collaboration. Finalists will be eligible to win cash prizes in order to implement their winning project ideas.

Grants of $2,500, grants of $5,000, and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career sports photographers to support career growth. In addition to funds, grant recipients will benefit from professional development opportunities, participate in a photography conference, and be eligible for a year-long mentorship.

Awards of $2,500 and an award of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize contributions to the field of Jewish literature. The award recipient will be honored for an outstanding work of nonfiction that explores modern Jewish thought and increases awareness of the meeting point of faith and modernity. Eligible themes include, but are not limited to, ethics, Jewish identity, antisemitism, and Jewish history.

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in helping students improve in writing. Applicants should explain and demonstrate their philosophy about writing instruction and student progress. In addition, teachers must provide student writing samples with teacher comments.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and candidates to conduct research under the supervision of a mentor. Both the mentor and mentee will receive funding and will be expected to present their research together at an academic conference at the end of the year.