Explore the latest funding opportunities, grants, resources and updates from Urban Awareness USA.
F5 Foundation is offering grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations for programs that improve access to STEM career opportunities and education for women and girls of color. Funding is intended to support nonprofits focusing on career development, capacity building, increase in access, and other work that aims to increase the representation of women in STEM education, especially the technology sector.
American Honda Foundation (AHF) is offering grants of up to $75,000 to nonprofit organizations, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children’s and youth education programs. Priority areas of funding include the environment, literacy, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and job training.
Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud (LOL) Studios and Sundance Institute offer fellowship opportunities to African American women writers to develop short comedy screenplays and prepare them for production. The purpose of the program is to champion and elevate the voices of historically underrepresented Black female comedy writers. In addition to a $10,000 cash stipend, selected fellows will benefit from mentoring, workshops, meetings, and individualized feedback.
Women’s Sports Foundation and Athleta – Power of She Fund is offering grants of up to $10,000 to female athletes for expenses related to childcare. Funding is intended to help women continue to train and compete in professional sports. Grant funds may be used for the costs of caregivers, equipment, medical expenses, meals and supplies, and travel and added costs of bringing children along to competitions.
AASA, The School Superintendents Association is offering grants of up to $1,000 to USA women to acknowledge outstanding leadership in the field of education. The purpose of this program is to honor female education professionals that positively impact the lives of students.
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation is offering grants to nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldwide. In general, the preference is to fund specific programs, and direct, tangible assistance, rather than equipment or general operating support.
The NEA Foundation is offering grants of up to $5,000 to USA eligible educators to enhance the learning experience for students. Funding is intended to support project-based learning, skill development, and engaging learning experiences.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is offering grants of up to $3,000 to USA mathematics teachers of grade 6-8 students for innovative classroom materials. The purpose of the funding is to engage students in experiences to enrich their content knowledge of mathematics.
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) is offering grants of up to $75,000 to nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit youth and veterans with disabilities. Projects should help individuals with disabilities acquire skills needed for successful career development, especially for work in the areas of arts and design, technology, engineering, science, and mathematics.
IFundWomen (IFW) to award $100,000 to a female entrepreneur to recognize outstanding business growth and impact on product markets. In addition to making an equity investment in the prize winner’s company, the funding source will afford selected honorees with the opportunity to compete for monetary prizes and coaching assistance.
