159 Washington Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

159 Awards Grants for Washington

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 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 155875
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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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180170
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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, ...

GrantWatch 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...

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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...

GrantWatch 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226731
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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...

GrantWatch ID#: 170921
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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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200765
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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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227251
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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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227472
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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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227489
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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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227632
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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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227633
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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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152012
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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...

GrantWatch ID#: 159930
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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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225569

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225498

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227573

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...

GrantWatch 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....

GrantWatch ID#: 158467

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180524

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Senior Folklore Scholar to Recognize Lifetime Achieve...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International senior scholar to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor outstanding scholarly work over the course of the individual's career. In addition to the monet...

GrantWatch ID#: 222474

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars and Publishers for Outstanding Books Related...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International scholars and publishers to recognize outstanding published works related to folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor book-length works related to folklore from around the world. Books may be either physically ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222478

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Folklorist to Recognize Outstanding Lifetime Accompli...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International folklorist to recognize outstanding lifetime accomplishments in the field. Nominees will be judged by their work in the field, including publications, awards, work positions, honors, and any other evidence that demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222483

Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 04/17/26

Awards to USA educators for creative projects that enhance student learning. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. This program is open to principals, teachers, classified staff, and paraprofessionals in K-12 private and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562

Award to a USA Individual, Group, or Organization to Recognize Efforts Supporting First Amendm...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Efforts to Improve Education

Deadline: 04/20/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize efforts to improve education. The award was established to acknowledge and highlight a particular achievement, study, idea, or proposal. The goal of the program is to encourage the public scrutiny, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 226296

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in History Education

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. The purpose of the program is to recognize exceptional performance in the teaching of history at the K–12 level. One teacher from each state...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

Award to a USA Journalist to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Journalism

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award to a USA journalist recognize outstanding achievements in the field of journalism. Award criteria include the following: a commitment to diversity of viewpoints, mentorship, and leadership. Self-nominations are accepted. The purpose of the award is to honor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207647

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Funding Source Member to Recognize Outstanding Volunt...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International funding source member to recognize outstanding volunteerism. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor a service volunteer who demonstrates commitment and dedication to supporting, promoting, and growing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222907

Award to a USA K-6 Teacher to Recognize Achievement in Writing Instruction

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 sampl...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26 Conference Date: 03/31/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Awards to USA Teachers at Public High Schools to Recognize Outstanding Performance in Skilled ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA teachers of skilled trades at public high schools for outstanding performance in their profession. Eligible applicants are school faculty members in areas such as construction, plumbing, carpentry, and transportation mechanics. The purpose of the awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186059

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Educator for Contributions to the Field of Language A...

Deadline: 05/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 200118

Award to a USA or Canada English Teacher to Recognize Teaching Excellence

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA or Canada English language arts teacher to honor teaching excellence. The award is intended to recognize a teacher of grades 6-8 who has inspired and motivated students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The winning teacher will be honored at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200300

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors to Recognize an Outstanding Work in the Field...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $2,500 and an award of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize contributions to the field of Jewish thought. The award recipient will be honored for an outstanding work of nonfiction that explores modern Jewish thought and increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 202025

Award to a USA Blind Teacher to Recognize Outstanding Community Service and Classroom Performa...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Puerto Rico blind teacher to recognize outstanding community service and classroom performance. Eligible nominees are those who exhibit the traits of advocacy, love, and guidance while advancing the cause of blind people in the spirit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 208355

Award to a USA Educator to Recognize Outstanding Instruction to Blind Students

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award and in-kind support to a USA or Territories educator to recognize outstanding instruction to blind students. The program is intended to recognize an innovative and dedicated classroom teacher, counselor, or administrator who provides their blind students wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 208356

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team to Honor Exceptional Contributions...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to honor exceptional contributions to pancreatic cancer research. Eligible nominees must hold an MD or PhD degree or the equivalent and have demonstrable expertise in the field. Preference will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 227545

Prizes to Immigrant Biomedical Scientists in the USA to Recognize Exceptional Early Achievement

Deadline: 05/04/26

Prizes of $50,000 to immigrant biomedical scientists living in the USA and its territories to recognize exceptional achievement early in their careers. Prize money is intended for young biomedical scientists affiliated with an academic institution or other organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 169727

Awards to USA Hospitals and Health Organizations in Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and ...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Awards to USA health care organizations to recognize outstanding commitment to serving the community. The purpose of the program is to honor hospitals and other health care organizations for their exceptional efforts to improve health and well-being in the communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180443

Awards to USA and Canada Residents of Pathology for Travel Expenses and Registration Fees

Deadline: 05/05/26

Awards of up to $400 and up to $1,200 to USA and Canada residents of pathology for travel expenses and registration fees. The intent of this award is to introduce pathology residents to leadership opportunities and to the specialty's challenges. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225499

Awards to USA Graduate Students to Acknowledge Outstanding Research Related to Aging

Deadline: 05/08/26

Awards to USA graduate students to acknowledge outstanding research related to aging. Fields of research include the biology of aging, geroscience, and related disciplines. Awards should be used for activities to promote academic or research advancement, such as w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228239

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Institutions for Contributions to Sus...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of environmental preservation, sustainability, and the natural sciences. Nominations will be considered for those who have contributed to env...

GrantWatch ID#: 161648

Prize to a USA, Canada, and International Institution or Individual for New Media Projects in ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Prize of $4,000 to a USA, Canada, and International institution or individual for a project that combines digital technology and history. The purpose of the award program is to support and honor work on a media project that is open to the public. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 180734

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Author to Recognize a Publication on the Post-Columbu...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International author to recognize a publication on the post-Columbus history of North America. This award is intended to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in historical research. Biographies, monographs, and works of synthes...

GrantWatch ID#: 180737
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Awards to USA Businesses and Individuals to Recognize Projects in the Building Industry

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to USA businesses and individuals to recognize projects in the building industry. Funding is intended to advance the industry by supporting a range of innovations. Eligible concepts include but are not limited to products, services, tools, machines, and ide...

GrantWatch ID#: 220419

Awards to USA Artists and Artist Groups to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Folk and Tra...

Deadline: 05/22/26 LOI Date: 05/11/26

Awards of $25,000 to USA artists and artist groups to recognize exceptional contributions in the area of folk and traditional arts. Nominators must submit nomination forms prior to the submission of required materials by the nominees. Eligible artistic genres incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 197094

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Recognize Mastery in Marketing Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $250 and an award of $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors to recognize mastery in marketing education. Eligible educators should demonstrate excellence in teaching practice, innovation in curriculum design, and a strong teaching philosophy....

GrantWatch ID#: 147596

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Instructors to Recognize Outstanding Accomplishments ...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $250 and an award of $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors at academic institutions to recognize outstanding accomplishments in marketing education. Eligible innovations include a singular and specific task, drill, initiative, coursework, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 147597