Explore the latest funding opportunities, grants, resources and updates from Urban Awareness USA.
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.
Third Wave Fund is offering grants up to $20,000 to nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community mobilization, and healing justice. The purpose of the grant program is to support the leadership of young women of color, trans, gender non-conforming, queer, and intersex youth under 35 in social movements.
Lois Lenski Covey Foundation (LLCF) is offering grants up to $3,000 to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged children. Funding may be used to purchase books that were published for youth, ages preschool through 8th grade.
American Honda Foundation (AHF) is offering grants 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.
American Library Association (ALA) is offering grants up to $3,000 and in-kind support to USA libraries in rural areas for community engagement projects and resources. In-kind support includes professional development, project and technical support, and online resources for library staff.
Women’s Sports Foundation and Athleta is offering grants up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurs to benefit female BIPOC communities. Funding is intended for programs to make fitness and wellness more inclusive and accessible.
