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Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario digital content production companies for activities to promote company growth and business development. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of networking activities taking place outside the province. Eligible uses of funds include participation in virtual activities and events, sales trips, media tours, trade missions, and attendance at industry events. The Ontario Creates Interactive Digital Media (IDM) Fund is aimed at strengthening economic growth in the interactive digital media sector.

In-kind support to USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, and Europe nonprofit organizations to build their brands. The program will provide web design and digital assistance to nonprofits to create an impact and reach target audiences. Eligible services include but are not limited to website design, logo design, annual reports, and billboards.

Grants to Ontario communities and Indigenous communities to enhance water crossing infrastructure in eligible regions. Funding may be used for repairs to existing structures and the installation of new infrastructure. Eligible projects are located in and benefit communities in Northern Ontario.

Opportunity for Ontario individuals in eligible locations to participate in an entrepreneurial program. The program provides start-up funding of up to $3,000 and offers hands-on training and mentoring to launch and run a company over the summer. Eligible applicants are students, ages 15 to 29, who live in Markham.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario Indigenous artists or artists of color, artist collectives, and ad hoc groups for career growth activities. Funding is intended to support both traditional and contemporary arts practices. Eligible projects include study and training, mentorship, internship and apprenticeship, and documentation of artwork.

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit and community organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is available for both operating and project expenses. Priority consideration is given to developing organizations and/or projects. Eligible initiatives are those that provide opportunities for Waterloo residents to meaningfully participate in sports and recreation activities.

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 up to $3,000 and in-kind support to Ontario young people in eligible locations to promote business development. Funding is intended to help entrepreneurs launch a summer business. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will receive business training and mentorship. Eligible applicants are seeking to start a business in the City of Brampton.

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A prize will be awarded to the novel or short story collection published between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025 that, in the opinion of the jurors, is the year’s best book of fiction. There are three rounds of deadlines, which are dependent on the date of publication.

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 Ontario nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support human service projects and programs in the areas of well-being, safety, and health. Funds may be used for innovative, small capital, or short-term projects. Funded programs must provide services to the residents of the Halton Region, which includes the city of Burlington and the towns of Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills.

Grants to Ontario nonprofit registered charities for health and human service programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support impactful projects in the areas of well-being, safety, and health. Funds may be used for new or currently existing initiatives, as well as for operational costs and capital equipment required to implement and deliver the program or improve service delivery. Funded programs must provide services to the residents of the Halton Region, which includes the city of Burlington and the towns of Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills.

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.

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.

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, band and tribal councils, and Aboriginal government agencies and organizations to support festivals that present heritage performers, artists, and artisans. Funding is intended for recurring festivals, including those that celebrate LGBTQ2+ communities and Indigenous cultural celebrations.

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, artists, publishers, groups, collectives, and Indigenous and First Nation Schools in eligible locations for arts activities. Funding is intended to support the creation, production, and presentation of artwork, professional development, and community arts engagement initiatives. Applicants must live or be based in northern Ontario.

Grants to Canada organizations and professional associations to benefit the book industry throughout the country. Funding is intended to support projects designed to benefit the structure and efficiency of the industry. Eligible project areas include professional development, technology, internship, and marketing. Funding is also intended for projects to facilitate access to books by Canadian authors through promotional activities and improved infrastructure within the book publishing and distribution industry.

Awards to Canada authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of history, essays, political and social commentaries, memoirs, and journalistic essays.

Grants to Ontario production companies to produce local movies and television shows in eligible locations. Eligible projects include made-for-television movies and television series, documentaries, and theatrical feature films. The purpose of this program is to increase film and television industry jobs and investment and to increase quality, original film and television productions produced in Northern Ontario, while showcasing its culture, geography, stories, and talent.

Grants to Canada registered charities for projects and activities to benefit animals worldwide. Funding is intended to assist the efforts of organizations that work to reduce animal cruelty and help domesticated and wild animals that are abandoned, neglected, abused, and in distress.

Grants to Ontario record labels and music publishers to develop the local music market. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote job creation; expand artist rosters; invest in professional recording and production; undertake export market development; enhance business capacity; and strengthen diversity within Ontario's music industry.

Conditional grants and loans to Ontario businesses in eligible locations to expand operations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to used or new equipment, capital construction, leasehold improvements, information and communications technology (ICT) investments, and land servicing costs. Businesses must be expanding existing operations in Northern Ontario.

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.

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.

Grant of $50,000 to a Canada investigator for research addressing hereditary angioedema. Funding is intended for a research project that focuses on the management and mechanisms of the condition. Applicants must detail the strengths of their proposed methodology from a scientific perspective.

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.

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.

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and laboratories to cover expenses related to conferences, scientific meetings, and workshops that address aging. Funding is intended to support activities that reflect the Foundation's mission to drive efforts to extend healthy human lifespan and understand the processes of aging.

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Canada nonprofit organizations to promote equitable employment opportunities. Funding is intended for organizations that eliminate barriers to employment for all members of their community. In addition to funding, nonprofits will receive mentorship and volunteer assistance.

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.

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increasing diverse representation within the medical profession. The Foundation's mission is to remove barriers to quality healthcare across North America, especially for vulnerable and underserved communities.

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario incorporated youth groups in eligible regions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for youth aged 15 to 24 to develop projects related to climate change. Eligible projects include research, education, surveys, art campaigns, and hackathons. Activities must be conducted by residents of, or students in, Oakville.

Grants to Ontario incorporated youth groups in eligible regions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for youth to conduct climate change mitigation and climate change adaptation projects. Eligible projects include collaborations with city leaders, education, development, and research initiatives, and community projects. Projects can be implemented in any community within the traditional Territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, which includes The Blue Mountains, Grey County, Southern Georgian Bay communities, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation, Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation, Bruce County, and other communities within this area.

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be globally or locally focused.

Grants of up to $3,500 to Canada employers to hire youth for short-term employment in the Trails sector. Priority will be given to employers who support youth who face barriers, including Indigenous youth, those living in rural areas, new immigrants, and youth who have not completed high school. Eligible youth must be Canadian citizens between the ages of 15 and 30.

Grants to Canada registered charities and other qualified donees to support Ukraine or projects in Canada about Ukraine. Funding is intended for projects in the following focus areas: humanitarian aid, civil and human rights initiatives, education, and heritage initiatives. Humanitarian aid and heritage projects must be implemented within Ukraine.

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and similar endeavors.

Grants to Canada qualified donees for law-related activities. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of law reform and legislation, administration of justice, legal research, or legal education. Examples of past initiatives include systems of justice, court reform, racial equality, law and ethics in health care, gender equality and conflict of interest.

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 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.

Grants of $5,000, $7,500, and $15,000 to Ontario individual artists at any stage in their career for the creation or continuation of artistic works. Funding is intended to support a broad range of visual arts practices and to promote excellence and diversity among artists and communities. Grants are available for emerging, mid-career, and established artists.

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Nonprofit applicants must contact staff in advance of the deadline to begin the application process. Funding is intended for events and activities that represent opportunities to exchange knowledge and engage with participants on research issues of value to them. Events and outreach activities funded by a Connection Grant can often serve as the first step toward more comprehensive and longer-term projects.

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, including school councils and sports and community groups, for small capital projects that enhance local cultural and recreational facilities in eligible areas. All proposed projects must be for amenities and facilities that are accessible to the general public at all reasonable hours. Facilities must be located in the City of Ottawa.

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 up to $15,000 to Ontario book publishers for activities that contribute to company growth. First-time applicants and new companies must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the company's business strategy. Eligible activities include attendance at industry events, including online activities. Proposed activities must take place outside of Ontario.

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 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.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations to recognize programs that serve local communities. Organizations are nominated by the funding source and winners will be determined by votes. Awards will recognize activities addressing education, nutrition, housing, and the environment. Organizations must be based in the USA, Canada, the UK, or Singapore to be eligible.

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.

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 the Middle-Level Section Luncheon during the NCTE Annual Convention.

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.

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.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario minority-led organizations to address inequities they face in eligible regions. Eligible areas of funding include operational support, capacity building, and event and project funding. Funding is intended for organizations that are led by Black, Indigenous, or racialized individuals or groups. The purpose of the program is to benefit organizations located in Kitchener.

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 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 institutions and healthcare organizations for research in reproductive health and oncology. Funding is intended to generate data that will lead to improved clinical outcomes for cancer patients. The objective of this Program is to promote excellence in molecular diagnostics and reproductive health with the aim of increasing high-quality molecular profiling for healthcare providers serving cancer patients.

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician to recognize outstanding contributions to orchestral Jewish music. Funding is intended to honor and publicize new, Jewish-themed musical scores. The focus for this year's competition is works for choir, symphony orchestra, and optional soloists. The prize winner will be acknowledged at a concert to be held in Montreal, Canada.

Fellowships to Canada and International young entrepreneurs for professional development activities in US cities. The purpose of the fellowship is to prepare entrepreneurs to return to their home countries to implement their newly-acquired skills in their chosen fields. Eligible participants are between the ages of 25 and 35.

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.

Grants to Ontario community service organizations in eligible locations for a wide range of initiatives to address poverty. Eligible focus areas include affordable housing, community and social supports, food insecurity, hate, homelessness, gender-based and family violence, literacy, employment skills and assistive devices, mental health and addictions, and children and youth. Grants must benefit the Waterloo Region.

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to support single mothers and their families. Funding is intended to help address the societal obstacles that hinder these families from achieving success in their communities. Focus audiences are single mothers living in low-income households and women experiencing physical or mental health challenges.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students at institutions of higher education to participate in workshops and conferences related to design and engineering. Funding is intended to support registration fees and help with travel and lodging expenses for full-time students at accredited IHEs who wish to attend the USENIX Conference on Privacy Engineering Practice and Respect (PEPR '25).

Grants to Canada Inuit and First Nations cultural education centers to promote cultural heritage. First-time applicants must contact the funding source to receive access to the application portal. Funding is intended to support activities that preserve, develop, and revitalize the traditions and languages of these Native Canadian communities. Funds may be used for activities such as ceremonies, workshops, research, educational materials, events, and programming.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists and practitioners to participate in a conference about design and engineering. Funding is intended for travel expenses and conference registration for individuals who face financial barriers to attending the USENIX Conference on Privacy Engineering Practice and Respect (PEPR '25).

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers from eligible backgrounds to train student researchers. This program is intended to increase the diversity in Parkinson's disease research, while also training new researchers in the field. Awarded researchers must be from underrepresented groups.

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario media companies for projects and activities that help to develop business across the globe. Funding is primarily intended to promote market event attendance and specialized sales trips to foster corporate advancement and yield tangible commercial and market expansion outcomes. The proposed global market development plan must support the company’s content creation and exploitation activities. Primary activities supported include targeted sales trips and attendance at international market events.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1 diabetes. Projects that hold a prospect for transformative breakthroughs that prevent, treat, or cure Type 1 diabetes will be given top priority.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for research projects related to HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on a wide range of topics related to HIV and aging.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives that provide community support. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: environment, health, social inclusion, employability, and financial literacy.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to advance understanding of the biological, clinical, and socio-behavioral aspects of aging through the lens of HIV infection and its treatment; and to improve approaches for testing, preventing, and treating HIV infection.

Grants to Ontario municipal police service boards and municipalities to address concerns regarding police needs, safety, and well-being. Two funding streams are available: local and provincial. The local stream deals with safety risks that threaten police officers, while the provincial stream deals with more widespread community concerns such as gun and gang violence.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International small businesses to participate in a competition to generate technology that can be used by the US military. The purpose of the competition is to devise long-range sensor equipment to be utilized by forces across wide expanses, such as the Arctic tundra, deep jungle, and overbuilt megacities.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for research related to cystic fibrosis. Priority will be given to proposals that advance prevention and treatment strategies, and those that lead to a deeper understanding of disease mechanisms. Funding is intended to encourage the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis.

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario registered charities for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: the arts, the environment, recreation, health and human services, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and education. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents of the City of Hamilton.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations to conduct studies on pedestrian fatalities in the United States. Funding is intended for research studies determining the factors going into these fatal accidents in an effort to reduce pedestrian fatalities nationwide.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations to identify road infrastructure improvements that will contribute to enhanced transportation safety. Funding is intended to identify which improvements are cost-effective and have the biggest benefit in terms of preserving human life.

Opportunity for a Canada artist or art collective to create an outdoor art piece to be displayed in an eligible location in Alberta. The purpose of the project is to enhance the wall of a local park to help attract residents and visitors to the area. The selected art piece will be a mosaic embedded in a bouldering wall in the community of Erin Ridge North’s newest park, Element Park.

Grants of up to $40,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations for forest conservation projects in eligible countries. Funding is intended for projects that monitor forests, support sustainable management of forest landscapes, and reduce illegal and unplanned deforestation. Previously funded projects have been used to strengthen community land rights, alert authorities to illegal deforestation, and raise awareness of deforestation drivers. Projects must be carried out in specified countries in Latin America, Africa, or Asia.

In-kind grants of creative and marketing services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, educational, and service organizations and government agencies to improve communications and brand value. The goal of the program is to help organizations strengthen the marketing and branding efforts of successful applicants through brand development, marketing strategies, website design, and creative services.

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario community groups and elementary schools in eligible regions for conservation initiatives. Funding is intended for landscaping, including tree-planting and pollinator gardens, and ecosystem preservation. Eligible applicants are located within the Grand River watershed.

Opportunity for Ontario artists to create artwork to be displayed in a local city hall in eligible regions. Eligible artwork includes all types of two- and three-dimensional art and multidisciplinary artworks. The selected pieces will be displayed in glass cases located outside Council Chambers in the City of Oshawa's City Hall. Funding is available to artists born in, residing in, or having a significant connection to Oshawa, or an Indigenous person with a connection to the traditional territory that Oshawa now occupies.

Opportunity for USA and Canada startups to participate in a three-month technology accelerator program. The purpose of the accelerator is to devise climate tech and sustainability solutions and to help startups grow their companies. Participating startups will receive an investment of funds and professional guidance.

Grants of up to $7,500 to Ontario neighborhood groups in eligible areas for resident-led projects that strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and events that help residents make connections, promote a sense of belonging, and create placemaking. Eligible events occur in the City of Waterloo. Applicants should work with two or more neighbors to brainstorm an event or project that will help form neighborhood connections.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school journalism teachers to subsidize the cost of attending teacher workshops at an American university. Priority funding is given to unlicensed teachers and advisers and to those with little or no journalism teaching and advising experience. Grant recipients are expected to return to journalism teaching in the fall. Workshops will take place at Indiana University's High School Journalism Institute.

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize exemplary artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books written in English and in French in the categories of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, young people’s literature – text, young people's literature - illustrated books, and translation from French to English and from English to French.

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 merit, originality, and importance of the research topic are important factors.

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 will demonstrate thoughtful, critical, and rigorous engagement with technology and the practice of history. The prize recipient(s) will be expected to apply awarded funds toward the advancement of the project goals.

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International author for an excellent book on the post-Columbus history of North America. This award is intended to recognize and celebrate excellence in historical research. Biographies, monographs, and works of synthesis and interpretation are eligible.

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, education institutions, First Nations, and agencies to provide services for First Nations students with learning disabilities. Funding may be used for resource services, assessments, therapies, personnel, and adaptive materials.

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with products and software licenses for equipment that assists in the study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife—or a travel grant to help them attend a conference with their peers.

Internships for USA, Canada, and International women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will include marketing initiatives, public relations, writing assignments, fundraising, event planning, and arts administration. In addition to a monthly cash stipend, participants will be given accommodations on campus at the funding source's location in Rosendale, New York.

Grants to Canada arts- and music-based nonprofit associations and for-profit companies to support events and productions. First-time applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote projects that increase the national and international commercial potential of Canadian artists and music entrepreneurs.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and networking support. The 12-week program will take place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in person.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to mental health disorders. Eligible applicants must have a doctoral-level degree. Funding is intended to identify biomarkers that could lead to improved preventions, diagnoses, and treatments.

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to produce feature-length films. Funding is intended to support films within the following areas of interest: civics, the environment, and education. The Fund supports documentaries that educate, inspire, and enrich. Films may be submitted at any stage from advanced development through post-production.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condition of any Award, Recipients must materially locate and maintain a presence on an on-going basis within the Grow-NY Region for at least twelve (12) consecutive months, commencing within three (3) months of the date of the Award. The area includes New York state’s Finger Lakes, Central NY, and Southern Tier regions.

Grants to Ontario registered charities, nonprofit organizations, community organizations, municipalities, and public institutions for initiatives and projects that promote financial literacy and security in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support individuals and businesses. Eligible organizations are located where the funding source has a presence in southwestern Ontario.

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD or PhD for mentored research related to ALK-positive lung cancer. The purpose of the program is to encourage the pursuit of a career in this field. Funding is available for equipment, laboratory supplies, and publication charges related to the research project.

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, sustainability, ethical considerations, and contribution to global challenges. Awards are available in three categories: AI for People, AI for Planet, and AI for Prosperity.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International advanced doctoral students to conduct research related to gambling. Eligible candidates may be pursuing a doctoral degree in a variety of fields. Funding may be used for a wide range of costs related to the project, such as equipment, travel, participant payments, and animals.