225 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 Arkansas Artists for Outstanding Work in Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to Arkansas 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 153575
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Awards to Canada Researchers for Health-Related Studies

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to Canada researchers for studies related to health and science. The awards are intended to honor mid-career researchers who have produced outstanding scientific research with ongoing potential for impact on human health. Submissions are welcome from all ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 215041
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International University Students for Innovative Product Designs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International university students and recent graduates for innovative products that solve problems. Eligible students must have studied or be studying engineering or design. All designs must address a clear problem. Designs that address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221603
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Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Student for an Outstanding Project Related to Song an...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International student for a paper or presentation related to folk traditions in song or music. Eligible projects may be video presentations, audio presentations, or written papers and should combine research and analysis. Priority is giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222500
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student to Recognize Scholarship in the Field of Stor...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award of $300 to a USA, Canada, or International student to recognize scholarship in the field of storytelling in folklore. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge a student paper that explores the process of creating narratives and storytelling. The prize is a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222506
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Excellent Scholarship in the Fie...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for excellent scholarship in the field of religious folklife and folk belief. The purpose of the award is to recognize a research paper written within the previous 17 months, which may be published ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222512
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Award to a USA or International Individual or Organization for Contributions in Education

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award of $100 to a USA, Canada, or international organization or individual for outstanding contributions in traditional cultural education. This award is intended to recognize a developed work that effectively inspires K–12 educators or students to engage with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222513
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students and Individuals in Recognition of Outstandin...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students and individuals in recognition of outstanding writing related to women's folklore. Submissions by undergraduate and graduate students must be a maximum of 30 pages and be part of their degree program. Scholarly sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 222518
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Junior and Senior Scholars to Recognize Exceptional P...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards of $400 to USA, Canada, and International junior and senior scholars to recognize exceptional papers that focus on folklore and science. One award will be given to a senior scholar and one to a junior scholar. The presentation length paper should address th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222519
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student Scholar to Recognize Exceptional Research Add...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International student scholar to recognize exceptional research addressing folklore in the Mediterranean region. Graduate and advanced undergraduate students may apply. All topics and subject areas in the discipline will be consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222521
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar for African American Culture Works

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International academic or scholar in recognition of outstanding works related to African American culture. The award is intended to honor an ethnographer, folklorist, or ethnomusicologist for research or documentation presented in essay ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222525
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Awards to USA, Canada, and Internation...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for outstanding research papers related to food and foodways. Eligible entries incorporate current folkloric viewpoints in their studies. Winning students, who will present their papers a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222543
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students, and Early Career Scholars in Recognition of...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Awards of $200 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduates, graduate students, and early career scholars in recognition of outstanding papers related to children's folklore. In addition to the monetary award, winning entries will be extended an invitation to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222545
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student or Recent Graduate in Recognition of an Outst...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate or graduate student, or recent graduate in recognition of an outstanding project related to folk art or material culture. Eligible entries may take the form of multimedia presentations or traditional papers an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222546
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Excellence in Math, Physics, and Scie...

Deadline: 07/17/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers, early-career researchers, and women researchers to acknowledge excellence in the fields of mathematics, physics, and sciences. Awards will be given for recent accomplishments with priority being given to work a...

GrantWatch ID#: 213253
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher to Recognize Outstanding Lupus Research

Deadline: 07/20/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International advanced researcher to recognize outstanding research addressing lupus. Nominations are welcome for basic or clinical investigators holding an MD or PhD. The award is intended to recognize research that has advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 186497
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Investigator for Lupus Research

Deadline: 07/20/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career investigator to recognize outstanding research on lupus. Nominations are welcome for licensed physicians with notable achievements in clinical care, translation, and basic science in the field of lupu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186498

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Team for Multiple Sclerosis Research

Deadline: 07/22/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scientist or team of scientists to recognize outstanding medical research accomplishments related to Multiple Sclerosis. Researchers eligible for nominations may be from any public or private organization or institution, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 139483

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Awards to California Individuals to Honor Outstanding Leadership

Deadline: 07/23/26

Awards to California individuals in eligible locations to honor outstanding leadership in advancing the welfare of local residents. Selected awardees are leaders who have demonstrated exemplary work in healthcare, arts and culture, youth development, and/or medica...

GrantWatch ID#: 216029

Awards to USA Small Businesses to Recognize Innovation, Impact, and Growth

Deadline: 07/23/26

Awards of $2,000 and awards of $25,000 to USA small businesses to recognize innovation, impact, and growth. In addition to a cash award, applicants will also gain access to services, free entry to the funding source's annual summit, and a range of perks. Award cat...

GrantWatch ID#: 222944

Awards to Israel Young Researchers to Recognize Excellence in Science and Engineering

Deadline: 07/28/26

Awards to Israel scientists holding faculty rank at a qualified Israeli university to recognize impact in a range of science and engineering fields. Nominations are invited on behalf of individual investigators demonstrating quality and innovation in their researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 182365

Grants and In-Kind support to Kansas and Missouri Film Directors and Writers to Promote Projec...

Deadline: 07/29/26 Conference Date: 07/15/26

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to Kansas and Missouri movie directors in eligible locations for short narrative film productions. Funding is intended to support production or post-production for new film, digital, and video projects by early-career director...

GrantWatch ID#: 214029

Award to a Missouri and Kansas individual for Screenplay Development

Deadline: 07/29/26 Conference Date: 07/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a Missouri and Kansas individual in eligible locations for the development of a screenplay. Funding is intended to support an original feature film screenplay or full-length television pilot script. The purpose of the program is to encourage eme...

GrantWatch ID#: 230540

Award to a Massachusetts Individual for Excellence in Organizational Leadership

Deadline: 07/30/26

Award of $20,000 to a Massachusetts individual in eligible communities to recognize exceptional nonprofit leadership and organizational management. The award is intended to honor a nonprofit leader whose work has significantly benefited the lives and well-being of...

GrantWatch ID#: 181908

Awards to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Contributions

Deadline: 07/30/26

Awards to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations to recognize and honor exceptional contributions to environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to acknowledge people and organizations that are making a lasting impact on the environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221644

Award to a Wisconsin Library or Library Network to Honor Outstanding Library Services

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin library, library system, or library network to recognize outstanding library services. The library board or administering entity, the staff, and the people or community that benefit from services are expected to be involved in the accomplishme...

GrantWatch ID#: 144877

Award to a Wisconsin Library Employee to Recognize Exceptional Programming

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin library employee to recognize exceptional programming. The award will honor outstanding leadership in presenting programs that engage participants of all ages. Eligible programs may be presented as a series or as individual events, and may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204669

Award to a Wisconsin Individual or Group to Honor Dedication to Local Library Services

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin individual or group to recognize outstanding dedication to the local library system. The award is intended to honor exceptional contributions that have led to the improved quality of community library services. The purpose of the award is to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 204671

Award to a Wisconsin Library Trustee for Exceptional Contributions to Local Libraries

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin library trustee to recognize exceptional contributions to local libraries. The award is intended to honor a currently-serving trustee who has demonstrated outstanding dedication to the field. The successful nominee will be selected on the basi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204672

Award to a Wisconsin Individual or Group for Contributions to the Library Profession

Deadline: 07/31/26

Award to a Wisconsin individual or group in recognition of outstanding accomplishments and service within the library profession. This award is intended to honor an individual or group of people whose endeavors have contributed substantially to the field of librar...

GrantWatch ID#: 204673

Awards to USA Individuals and Institutions to Recognize Outstanding Articles and Books

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards of up to $100 and awards of up to $200 to New York, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding articles and books that have been published during ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215136

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Teams for Outstanding...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220082

Awards to Wisconsin Individuals and Groups for Outstanding Intellectual Freedom Advocacy

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards to Wisconsin individuals and groups to recognize outstanding advocacy related to intellectual freedom in a library setting. Successful nominees have actively promoted and defended intellectual freedom principles and resisted censorship and other violations....

GrantWatch ID#: 221635

Opportunity for USA Entities to Enter a Competition to Utilize AI to Improve Caregiving

Deadline: 07/31/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229418

Award to a Nebraska PreK-12 Teacher to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Education

Deadline: 08/01/26

Award to a Nebraska PreK-12 skilled classroom teacher to honor outstanding achievements and contributions to education. Key qualifications include the use of effective teaching methods and the ability to inspire and motivate students of all backgrounds and abiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 158260

Award to a USA Historical Preservation Project in a Southern State

Deadline: 08/01/26

Award to a USA historical preservation project in an eligible southern state. The award is intended to honor a project that models exceptional results in the restoration, rehabilitation, or preservation of a historic structure, building, or complex of structures a...

GrantWatch ID#: 181371

Awards to Alaska Individuals and Organizations for State History Preservation Efforts

Deadline: 08/01/26

Awards to Alaska individuals, historical societies, museums, and government agencies for contributions to the preservation, research, and understanding of state and local history. The award is intended to recognize those who have shown excellence in the education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181888

Award to a USA Educational Project Addressing Historic Preservation

Deadline: 08/01/26

Award to a USA educational outreach project in an eligible southern state pertaining to a historic site. The purpose of the award is to honor a project that exhibits excellence in historic preservation research, documentation, education, and outreach, and deepens ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214569

Opportunity for Texas Artists to Participate in a Touring Art Exhibition and Compete for Prize...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Opportunity for Texas artists in eligible locations to participate in a touring art exhibition and compete for prizes for works of art in the field of sculpture. Selected applicants will participate in the tour, and winners will earn cash prizes of up to $2,500. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222890

Award to a Kentucky Writer for Outstanding Achievement in the Literary Arts

Deadline: 08/03/26

Award to a Kentucky writer to recognize outstanding achievements and promote participation in the literary arts. The awards are intended to honor exceptional writers and encourage literary arts engagement. Writers who are accomplished in any recognized literary ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 186489

Awards to Indiana Nonprofits to Recognize Innovative Practices

Deadline: 08/03/26

Awards to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to recognize outstanding achievements and innovative practices. Awards are intended for organizations that add public value and challenge the prevailing wisdom. Eligible applicants are located in the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209429

Awards to USA Undergraduate Chemical Science Faculty to Recognize Exceptional Research and Com...

Deadline: 08/06/26

Awards of $75,000 to USA and territories undergraduate chemical science faculty at IHEs to recognize scholarly research and exceptional commitment to teaching. Awards are intended to provide an unrestricted research grant to early-career full-time tenure-track pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 167466

Awards to Minnesota Nonprofits and Individuals for Efforts to Support Community Trust and Cohe...

Deadline: 08/06/26

Awards of up to $5,000 to Minnesota small nonprofit organizations and individuals to recognize exceptional efforts to support community trust and cohesion in eligible regions. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge activities that work to build meaningful rela...

GrantWatch ID#: 229736

Awards to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Institutions, and Individuals for R...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Awards to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, institutions, universities, businesses, and government officials to acknowledge exceptional dedication to recycling. The awards are intended to honor outstanding achievements in and cont...

GrantWatch ID#: 161519

Awards to USA and Canada BIPOC Women for Entrepreneurship and Community Impact

Deadline: 08/11/26

Awards to USA and Canada entrepreneurs and business owners who are women of color. The purpose of the award program is to recognize outstanding accomplishments in the professional sector and contributions to community service. Applicants must identify as women of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222202

Awards to New Mexico Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Exceptional Conduct in Busine...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Awards to recognize New Mexico nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for exceptional business and ethical conduct. Awards are available in four different categories. Eligible nominees are those that set high ethical standards and encourage ethical b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172349

Award to an Indiana Nonprofit Board Member to Recognize Outstanding Service to the Community

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $10,000 to an Indiana board member of a nonprofit organization that serves the residents of eligible communities. This program recognizes an individual board member whose management skills and strategic planning abilities have contributed to the financial...

GrantWatch ID#: 166101

Awards and In-Kind Support to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Hospitals, and School...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards of $500 and in-kind support to Montana small businesses, nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, hospitals, and schools to honor environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to recognize entities that are taking significant steps to reduce solid an...

GrantWatch ID#: 209931

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Nonprofits and Businesses

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international early-stage nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting sustainability and social impact in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221293