The SPARK Business Pitch Competition provides a platform for Black and minority entrepreneurs of Charlotte, NC to showcase their innovative ideas, creativity, and passion for their businesses. Donor Name: Social Status State: North Carolina City: Charlotte Type of Grant: Competition Deadline: 09/08/2023 Details: The panel from … [Read more...] about SPARK Business Pitch Competition for Black and Minority Entrepreneurs in North Carolina
Awards and Prizes
Nominations open for Governor’s Arts Awards 2023
The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Governor’s Arts Awards. Donor Name: Wyoming Arts Council State: Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 10/06/2023 Details: Established in 1982, the Governor’s Arts Awards recognize excellence in the arts and outstanding service to the arts … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Governor’s Arts Awards 2023
Nominations open for Nino Gallo Leadership Award (Colorado)
The Community Foundation Boulder County is currently accepting nominations for the 2023 Nino Gallo Leadership Award to recognize outstanding local leaders. Donor Name: Community Foundation Boulder County (CFBC) State: Colorado County: Boulder County (CO), Broomfield County (CO) Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 09/01/2023 Size of … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Nino Gallo Leadership Award (Colorado)
Nominations open for 2024 Reed Environmental Writing Award
The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) is pleased to announce the 2024 Phillip D. Reed Environmental Writing Award to celebrate writers who achieve both literary excellence and offer extraordinary insight into the South’s natural treasures and environmental challenges. Donor Name: Southern Environmental Law Center State: Selected … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 2024 Reed Environmental Writing Award
Apply now for 2023–2024 K12 National Photography Competition
Students in grades K–12 are invited to enter their best snap, pic, or photo for a chance to win prize packages worth up to $1,200. Donor Name: K12 Enrichment State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Competition Deadline: 10/16/2023 Size of the Grant: up to $1,200 Details: National competitions like this are just … [Read more...] about Apply now for 2023–2024 K12 National Photography Competition
Apply now for “She’s Connected by AT&T” Contest
Apply today to become a part of the She’s Connected by AT&T community and for a chance to win $20,000 for your small business, along with the full support of the She’s Connected by AT&T platform. Donor Name: AT&T State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Contest Deadline: 08/31/2023 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about Apply now for “She’s Connected by AT&T” Contest
The Reser: Seasonal Beer Label Design Contest (Oregon and Washington)
The City of Beaverton is inviting applicants for its The Reser: Seasonal Beer Label Design Contest. Donor Name: City of Beaverton State: Oregon and Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Contest Deadline: 08/30/2023 Size of the Grant: $500 Details: The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (“The Reser”) is the first … [Read more...] about The Reser: Seasonal Beer Label Design Contest (Oregon and Washington)
2023 Nest Heritage Craft Prize for Texas-based Artists
Nest is inviting all Texas-based makers and artists to enter a submission to this inaugural opportunity to demonstrate your technical mastery, as well as a thoughtful connection to cultural tradition through a singular, one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece. Donor Name: Nest State: Texas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Prize Deadline: … [Read more...] about 2023 Nest Heritage Craft Prize for Texas-based Artists
2023 Request for Proposals for Maryland Nontidal Wetland Award Program
The Maryland Department of the Environment and the Chesapeake Bay Trust seeks proposals for Nontidal Wetland Award Program to support no net loss of nontidal wetland acreage and functions in the state of Maryland. Donor Name: Chesapeake Bay Trust State: Maryland County: All Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 09/14/2023 Size … [Read more...] about 2023 Request for Proposals for Maryland Nontidal Wetland Award Program
Request for Proposals for Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program (Maryland and Virginia)
The Oyster Innovation Program is designed to support innovative small-scale projects to advance proof-of-concept oyster and/or aquaculture education and restoration initiatives at scales from local (within a tributary) to Chesapeake watershed wide. Donor Name: Chesapeake Bay Trust State: Maryland and Virginia County: All Counties Type … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program (Maryland and Virginia)
Nominations open for Innovating Distributed Embedded Energy Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Water Power Technologies Office is launching the Innovating Distributed Embedded Energy Prize (InDEEP) to encourage innovation in distributed embedded energy converter technology (DEEC-Tec, pronounced “deck tech”) to generate new, precommercial materials for wave energy conversion. Donor Name: U.S. … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Innovating Distributed Embedded Energy Prize
Apply now for The Constellation Award 2023
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) is inviting applicants for its 2023 Constellation Award to support independent literary presses that are led by and/or champion the writing of people of color, including Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and AAPI individuals. Donor Name: Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) State: … [Read more...] about Apply now for The Constellation Award 2023
Nominations open for 2024 Alan T. Waterman Award
The National Science Foundation seeks nominations for exceptional candidates that represent the diversity of the nation. Donor Name: National Science Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 09/15/2023 Size of the Grant: $1,000,000 Details: The Alan T. Waterman Award recognizes an … [Read more...] about Nominations open for 2024 Alan T. Waterman Award
Nominations open for Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award (Wisconsin)
The City of Madison is inviting applicants for its Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award. Donor Name: City of Madison State: Wisconsin County: Dane County (WI) City: Madison Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 11/10/2023 Details: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award is presented annually to the person or … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award (Wisconsin)
2023 Loudoun Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (Virginia)
The Loudoun County Economic Development Authority (EDA), in partnership with Loudoun Economic Development, has announced the 2023 Loudoun Innovation Challenge, the fourth-annual competition for entrepreneurs seeking to take their business to the next level. Donor Name: Loudoun County Economic Development Authority State: Virginia County: … [Read more...] about 2023 Loudoun Innovation Challenge for Entrepreneurs (Virginia)
Nominations open for MLK Award – Arizona
If you know someone, including youth, who has made an impact on the quality of life of Phoenix residents, the City of Phoenix urges you to nominate them for an award. Donor Name: City of Phoenix State: Arizona City: Phoenix Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 09/01/2023 Details: The Phoenix Human Relations Commission, in … [Read more...] about Nominations open for MLK Award – Arizona
Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award – New York and Pennsylvania
The Waverly Rotary Foundation in cooperation with the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is pleased to announce the request for nominees for the Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award. Donor Name: Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers State: New York and Pennsylvania City: Sayre Township: … [Read more...] about Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award – New York and Pennsylvania
Call for Applications for Catalyze Challenge (Round 3)
Applications are now open for round three of the Catalyze Challenge to jumpstart innovations in the field of career-connected learning. Donor Name: Catalyze State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Challenge Deadline: 09/22/2023 Size of the Grant: $100,000 and $250,000 Duration: 12 months Details: Through the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Catalyze Challenge (Round 3)
Submit Applications for Community Impact Award (Louisiana)
The Central Louisiana Community Impact Fund (CLCIF) is accepting applications for its Community Impact Award to provide monetary support for a high impact project or activity which would enhance central Louisiana and the quality of life of its residents. Donor Name: Central Louisiana Community Foundation State: Louisiana Parish: Selected … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Community Impact Award (Louisiana)
Impact on the Plains Competition for Entrepreneurial Nonprofits (Kansas)
Impact on the Plains is a ‘Shark Tank’-style social innovation competition in pursuit of bold solutions to complex community issues. Donor Name: United Way of the Plains State: Kansas County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Competition Deadline: 08/31/2023 Size of the Grant: $40,000 Details: United Way will award $105,000 … [Read more...] about Impact on the Plains Competition for Entrepreneurial Nonprofits (Kansas)
2023 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture (Colorado)
The Denver Arts & Venues is accepting applications and nominations for the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture to recognize programs, individuals and organizations that make significant and lasting contributions to the artistic, cultural and creative landscape in the City and County of Denver. Donor Name: Denver Arts & … [Read more...] about 2023 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture (Colorado)
Nebraska: The Marian Andersen Leadership in the Arts Award
The Mid-America Arts Alliance is inviting applicants for the Marian Andersen Leadership in the Arts Award. Donor Name: Mid-America Arts Alliance State: Nebraska County: All Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 09/01/2023 Size of the Grant: $10K Details: The Marian Andersen Leadership in the Arts Award celebrates leaders … [Read more...] about Nebraska: The Marian Andersen Leadership in the Arts Award
Call for Nominations for Don Munro Leadership in the Arts Award (Arkansas)
Nominate a visionary leader in Arkansas for the $10K award for accomplishments in community engagement and impacts. Donor Name: Mid-America Arts Alliance State: Arkansas County: All Counties Type of Grant: Award Deadline: 09/01/2023 Size of the Grant: $10K Details: The Don Munro Leadership in the Arts Award celebrates … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations for Don Munro Leadership in the Arts Award (Arkansas)
$50K in Grants available to support Business Activities in North Carolina
NC IDEA SEED awards funding in the amount of $50K to innovative startups to support business activities that reduce risk associated with early stage companies and help companies grow and scale. Donor Name: NC IDEA State: North Carolina County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/28/2023 Size of the Grant: $50K Grant … [Read more...] about $50K in Grants available to support Business Activities in North Carolina
Apply now for Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize – Phase 4
The Water Power Technologies Office (WPTO) has launched the Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize to encourage the development of new solutions that can help advance hydropower’s contribution to the grid. Donor Name: Water Power Technologies Office State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Prize Deadline: … [Read more...] about Apply now for Hydropower Operations Optimization (H2Os) Prize – Phase 4
