Washington Grants for Individuals

Prizes to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, teams of individuals, and institutions for creating innovative gene editing technology. Funding is intended for systems that will enable the treatment of various genetic disorders, including those whose relevant cel...

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, journalists, scientists, and artists for professional projects abroad. Grants are intended to cover the cost of travel, living costs in-country, and the cost of a stipend. Eligible individuals may apply for projects in teaching, r...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nursing and medical educators to support career development and innovative educational approaches. Funding is intended to promote the careers of promising doctorally-prepared faculty members in medicine and nursing. The...

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend and wil...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, teams, IHEs, and agencies to develop circular supply chains for relevant goods. Successful applicants will receive both a cash prize as well as consultation and technical assistance ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers, instructional support personnel, education support professionals, and groups of educators for professional and career development. Funding is intended to provide resources for educators hoping to engage in professional learning t...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA educators to enhance the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to support project-based learning, skill development, and engaging educational programs. Eligible applicants include teachers, specialized instructional support...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators in advancing students' understanding of democracy and...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and MDs affiliated with research institutions for studies related to the causes of autism. Funding is intended for studies that analyze the ways in which high-confidence autism spectrum disorder (ASD) risk genes affect nerv...

Opportunity for USA individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to join a contest to spur development in the solar energy industry. Applicants will be able to compete in several tracks, with the possibility of earning prize money and te...

Grants to USA and Netherlands researchers associated with IHEs, publicly funded institutions, and laboratories to address sustainable food production systems. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs addressin...

Grants to USA individuals to participate in horse riding events. Funding is intended to support the education and development of competitive riders. Grant funds may also be requested for specific travel expenses. The purpose of this program is to educate, inspire, impr...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and groups affiliated with research or educational organizations for digital studies related to the Caribbean. Funding is intended to build resources such as catalogs, digital tools, and textual anal...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams affiliated with an organization, company, or university to participate in a contest to improve space robotics. The purpose of the program is to increase robotic capabilities to achieve greater success...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, businesses, school programs, government agencies, tribes, and individuals for outdoor recreation programs and projects serving underserved youth. Applicants are required to register prior to submitting a grant application. ...

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for projects to assess fishery stock. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico researchers and scholars for projects that advance scholarly craft research. Funding is intended for expenses related to research. Previously funded projects include research on textile and fabric artists, silk-making, basket-making, broom...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International principal investigators associated with research institutions in eligible countries for research projects related to climate change. Funding is intended to support research related to the positive impact technology can have on t...

Grants of $8,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities an...

Opportunity for USA young artists to compete for a cash prize and in-kind support in a variety of disciplines. The goal of the program is to identify outstanding young artists and encourage their development in the following disciplines: film, jazz, classical music, th...

Opportunity for USA and territories individuals, teams, and companies to participate in a competition to develop and demonstrate technologies that will enhance the abilities of unmanned aircraft during emergency situations. Funding is intended for the development of te...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers and students for collaborative research related to forest sites. The purpose of the program is to pair researchers with scientists already involved with eligible sites. Funding is restri...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers for outstanding health-related studies. The awards are intended to honor exceptional biomedical scientists who have made innovative contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and disease. ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities worldwide....

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, museums, government agencies, and property owners for historic preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for both building projects and other history-related projects such as oral histories, artifact ...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers and professors affiliated with IHEs for innovative scientific research related to the manufacturing industry. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage applicants to utilize their expertise in technical and engineering fields...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists to cover costs incurred while researching and writing groundbreaking stories. Prior to submitting an application, applicants must obtain a commitment letter for publication of the proposed story in a U.S. media outlet. Funding...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International emerging artists to join a program at a craft school. The program is intended for artists who are interested in expanding their abilities while performing integral jobs at the school. Fellows will work part-time in position...

Fellowships of $20,000 to USA professionals for projects addressing environmental issues. Project examples include, but are not limited to organization and partnerships, research and publications, and advocacy and communication. Projects should address one of the follo...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual artist, artist group, or nonprofit organization to recognize creativity in contemporary sculpture. Funding is intended to honor applicants who advance and broaden the field. Priority will be given to applica...

Fellowships to USA science journalists to attend an annual conference for scientists and science reporters. The purpose of the program is to offer webcasters, freelancers, and reporters from smaller outlets an introduction to science reporting that will provide a long-...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas as to how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal o...

Opportunity for USA qualifying entrepreneurs to participate in a business accelerator program. This program will provide participants with the tools, mentorship, and funding to test out new ideas. Entrepreneurs across all industries are welcome to apply. Applicants mus...

Prizes to USA high school student teams for the development of clean energy strategies for local communities. By participating, students will learn how they can make real-world changes, be connected to resources in the field, and be inspired to consider careers in clea...

Contracts for services to Washington nonprofit and community-based organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, and individual consultants to assist organizations that address the needs of children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs ...

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is inten...

Fellowships of up to $60,000 to USA and territories scholars, researchers, and linguists to conduct language research. Applicants are advised that required registration must be completed prior to applying. Fellows will contribute to the development of scholarly knowled...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for visual depictions of pressing societal questions. Funding is intended for photographic, film, and literary representations that address questions related to humanity, the environment, and the interaction between ...

Fellowships to USA doctoral candidates for a professional development program in education. Funding is intended for early career researchers pursuing research to improve the formal and informal education field. The fellowship includes retreats, networking, writing supp...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs affiliated with an IHE or nonprofit organization for research addressing profound autism. Funding is intended to support research into the understanding of individuals with profound autism, who are ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdocs to conduct research in biology. Funding is intended to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to conduct independent research and gain experience and training to further their careers. Eligible resear...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars, practitioners, and artists to support creative scholarly projects in a variety of disciplines. The fellowships are intended to promote multidisciplinary collaborations through workshops and conferences. Fellows wi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects in the field of dermatology. Funding is intended to support research projects that increase the understanding of dermatological diseases and their symptoms. Eligible projects are those that addr...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists and composers to participate in a residency program to create works related to particle physics. The purpose of the program is for artists to interact with scientists in order to develop an artistic piece that refl...

Fellowships to USA early-career doctoral students for creative research projects related to the social sciences and humanities. Funding is intended to assist doctoral students who are seeking innovative approaches to dissertation research in the humanities and interpre...

Awards of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals who explain mathematical ideas to non-mathematical audiences on a continuous basis. Previous awards have been given to individuals who have explained the concept of mathematics through doodles on YouTube, T...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit institutions and organizations for collaborative research projects on education. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Principal investigators will partner with educatio...

Grants of up to $65,000 to USA and territories independent producers and production companies to fund the production and post-production of non-fiction programs related to indigenous Pacific Islanders. Projects must be intended for broadcast on national public televisi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for medical research projects related to pediatric cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support scientists, researchers, professors, and doctor...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories filmmakers for the production of short movies. Funding is intended for stories addressing topics relevant to indigenous Pacific Islanders. FIlms should encourage social change and equity and may be narrative or non-fiction...