242 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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Prizes to Immigrant Biomedical Scientists in the USA to Recognize Exceptional Early Achievement

Deadline: 05/04/26

Prizes of $50,000 to immigrant biomedical scientists living in the USA and its territories to recognize exceptional achievement early in their careers. Prize money is intended for young biomedical scientists affiliated with an academic institution or other organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 169727
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Award to a West Virginia PreK-12 Teacher for Outstanding Contributions to Classroom Education

Deadline: 05/04/26

Award to a West Virginia full-time classroom teacher to recognize excellence in Pre-K to 12 education. The award is intended to honor outstanding teachers and invite them into a network of other innovative and inspirational educators. The goal of the award program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180664
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Awards to North Carolina Artists and Groups to Recognize Excellence in Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 05/04/26

Awards to North Carolina individual artists and groups to recognize excellence in traditional art forms. Nominators must contact program staff before submitting nominations. The awards are intended to honor artists who are outstanding practitioners of traditions s...

GrantWatch ID#: 201842
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Award to a California Artist for Professional Development

Deadline: 05/04/26

Award of a $10,000 stipend and in-kind support to a California artist in an eligible region for professional development. This award is intended to support the individual professionally and financially as they establish their career. In addition to the financial a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220483
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Awards to USA Hospitals and Health Organizations in Recognition of Outstanding Commitment and ...

Deadline: 05/05/26

Awards to USA health care organizations to recognize outstanding commitment to serving the community. The purpose of the program is to honor hospitals and other health care organizations for their exceptional efforts to improve health and well-being in the communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180443
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Awards to USA and Canada Residents of Pathology for Travel Expenses and Registration Fees

Deadline: 05/05/26

Awards of up to $400 and up to $1,200 to USA and Canada residents of pathology for travel expenses and registration fees. The intent of this award is to introduce pathology residents to leadership opportunities and to the specialty's challenges. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225499
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Opportunity for Texas Young Professionals to Be Nominated for Community Contributions

Deadline: 05/07/26

Opportunity for Texas young professionals to be nominated in recognition of outstanding community contributions in eligible counties. Nominees must be between the ages of 21 and 39, and have demonstrated promise in the areas of civic contribution and professional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228509
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Awards to New Mexico Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Recognize Outstanding Community Contrib...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Awards to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and tribal entities to recognize exceptional contributions to communities in eligible locations. The awards are intended for a significant impact in the following priority areas: health and well-being, environment, educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181098
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Awards to California Small Businesses to Recognize Contributions to the Local Economy

Deadline: 05/08/26

Awards to California small businesses to recognize substantial contributions to the local economy. Eligible businesses align with the funding source's mission regarding leadership, employee relations, community impact, and innovation. Recipient awards may be used ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220052
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Awards to USA Graduate Students to Acknowledge Outstanding Research Related to Aging

Deadline: 05/08/26

Awards to USA graduate students to acknowledge outstanding research related to aging. Fields of research include the biology of aging, geroscience, and related disciplines. Awards should be used for activities to promote academic or research advancement, such as w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228239

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and First Nations for Community-Based Arts Activities

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants and awards to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and First Nations Bands for community-based arts activities. First-time applicants must complete the online registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 169447

Opportunity for a California Poet to Be Nominated as a Literary Ambassador

Deadline: 05/13/26

Opportunity for a California poet to be nominated as a literary ambassador in eligible regions. Applicants are invited to nominate themselves as the next poet laureate and raise awareness and appreciation for the literary arts. The awardee will receive a $15,000 h...

GrantWatch ID#: 228595

Awards to an Illinois Organization, Group, or Individual for Excellence in Library Service

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award to an Illinois library, library consortium, non-library institution, group, or individual to acknowledge superior librarianship. The award is intended to recognize and honor consistent contributions and service to the library over the years, service that ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 143107

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Institutions for Contributions to Sus...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of environmental preservation, sustainability, and the natural sciences. Nominations will be considered for those who have contributed to env...

GrantWatch ID#: 161648

Prize to a USA, Canada, and International Institution or Individual for New Media Projects in ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180734

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Author to Recognize a Publication on the Post-Columbu...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International author to recognize a publication on the post-Columbus history of North America. This award is intended to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in historical research. Biographies, monographs, and works of synthes...

GrantWatch ID#: 180737

Awards to New York City Nonprofits Working to Promote Social Equity and Racial Justice

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to New York City nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to acknowledge efforts to advance equity. The purpose of this program is to honor local organizations that have shown dedication to serving the local community and addressing challenges relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 181137

Awards to New York Schools, Libraries, and Parent Groups for Running Successful Literacy-Based...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to New York schools, libraries, and parent groups for running successful literacy-based activities and programs. These awards are intended to recognize creative literacy programs that encourage children to spend time reading with an adult every day. The pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 226582

Award to a Louisiana, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC Nonprofit to Honor Exceptional Work in P...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award to a Louisiana, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC nonprofit organization to honor exceptional work impacting the local community. The award recipient will be recognized for outstanding achievements in combating antisemitism, protecting democratic institutions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228007

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Contributions in Music

Deadline: 05/17/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and international individual musicians, performers, and ensembles to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of music. This award is designed to recognize, honor, and celebrate outstanding leaders within the early-music community, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 225899

Awards to North Carolina Individuals to Recognize Exceptional Charitable Efforts

Deadline: 05/18/26

Award of $1,000 and award of $1,500 to North Carolina individuals in eligible locations to recognize outstanding philanthropic efforts. The awards are intended to acknowledge residents who have made a valuable contribution toward charitable projects that help to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 128632

Awards to New Jersey Individuals and Organizations for Creating Inclusive Communities

Deadline: 05/18/26

Awards to New Jersey individuals, businesses, and organizations for furthering inclusion for individuals with disabilities. The awards are intended to encourage activities that create inclusive communities while showing appreciation to those who demonstrate except...

GrantWatch ID#: 204431

Awards to USA Artists and Artist Groups to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Folk and Tra...

Deadline: 05/22/26 LOI Date: 05/11/26

Awards of $25,000 to USA artists and artist groups to recognize exceptional contributions in the area of folk and traditional arts. Nominators must submit nomination forms prior to the submission of required materials by the nominees. Eligible artistic genres incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 197094

Prizes to Canada Scholars to Recognize Outstanding Research Contributions in Various Fields

Deadline: 05/28/26

Prizes to Canada scholars to recognize outstanding contributions in various fields. Prizes are intended to honor scholars for exceptional research conducted at hospitals, scientific or research institutes, universities, or other similar institutions in the fields ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189502

Awards to Israel and International Innovators for Leadership in Sustainability

Deadline: 05/28/26

Awards to Israel and International innovators from eligible countries to recognize their leadership in sustainability. This award is intended for people ages 18 to 35 who have proven excellence in problem-solving environmental and sustainability challenges in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228248

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Earth Research

Deadline: 05/29/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, academic institutions, organizations, and professional societies in recognition of outstanding research contributions related to understanding the Earth. Awards are intended to honor research conducted using ae...

GrantWatch ID#: 228567

Awards to Alabama Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Recognize Accomplishments in P...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Awards to Alabama individuals, businesses, and organizations to recognize outstanding accomplishments in protecting environmental resources throughout the state. This award program is intended to increase community understanding about the importance of environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 183462

Awards to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations to Recognize Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to Kentucky individuals, organizations, government agencies, and schools to recognize significant contributions to the arts within the state or nationally. The awards are intended to honor outstanding recipients in a variety of categories. An additional goa...

GrantWatch ID#: 126777

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Recognize Mastery in Marketing Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $250 and an award of $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors to recognize mastery in marketing education. Eligible educators should demonstrate excellence in teaching practice, innovation in curriculum design, and a strong teaching philosophy....

GrantWatch ID#: 147596

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Instructors to Recognize Outstanding Accomplishments ...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $250 and an award of $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors at academic institutions to recognize outstanding accomplishments in marketing education. Eligible innovations include a singular and specific task, drill, initiative, coursework, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 147597

Award to a USA or Canada IHE Mathematics Department in Recognition of an Outstanding Program

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada higher education mathematics department in recognition of an outstanding program. This award recognizes a department that has contributed significantly to the field by undertaking an unusual or particularly effective program of v...

GrantWatch ID#: 160648

Awards to Ontario Female High-School Graduates who Have Been Accepted to a Canadian University...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $200 to Ontario female high-school graduates in eligible regions who have been accepted to a Canadian university. Eligible recipients are chosen based on their leadership skills, community and school service, academic performance, or financial need. Reci...

GrantWatch ID#: 167114

Awards to USA Individuals for Contributions to the Field of Nonprofit Marketing

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to USA individuals working at a nonprofit organization for contributions to the field of marketing. The purpose of the award is to recognize accomplishments and leadership in communications, branding, and marketing. Nominees may be employed by large nationa...

GrantWatch ID#: 180065

Awards to Recognize USA High School Teachers for Law-Related Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to honor and recognize USA teachers in private and public high schools for contributions to the field of law-related education. Awards will be presented to eligible teachers who have developed educational programs that expanded student understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180153

Awards to Minnesota Nonprofits to Recognize Efforts to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to enhance the quality of life for residents throughout the state. Awards are intended to honor organizations that have excelled in one of three focus areas: innovation, advocacy, or anti...

GrantWatch ID#: 185835

Awards to USA Artists of Korean Descent to Acknowledge Outstanding Work

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to USA artists of Korean descent to acknowledge outstanding work. Monetary prizes will be awarded to young emerging modern artists. In addition, artists will receive the opportunity to present their work at a group exhibition in New York. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 194698

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Math Program for Promoting Mathematics Degrees and Ca...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International program for promoting the participation of underrepresented groups in mathematics. The purpose of this award is to recognize programs that encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to pursue mathemat...

GrantWatch ID#: 196725

Award to a USA Journalist to Recognize Outstanding Achievements in the Field of Journalism

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award to a USA journalist recognize outstanding achievements in the field of journalism. Award criteria include the following: a commitment to diversity of viewpoints, mentorship, and leadership. Self-nominations are accepted. The purpose of the award is to honor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207647

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for an Outstanding Mathematical Paper

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for an outstanding mathematical paper. The purpose of the program is to honor and recognize an author for a noteworthy expository contribution to mathematics research literature. Eligible papers must ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 219925

Award to a USA, Canada, or Mexico Student for Notable Research in the Study of Mathematics

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,200 to a USA, Canada, or Mexico individual for notable research in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to a student or group of students for outstanding research work during their undergraduate period. The resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 219935

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematics Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for noteworthy contributions in mathematics education. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to mathematicians for lasting impacts and improvements in educational outcomes for pre-college st...

GrantWatch ID#: 219942

Award to a Canada MD or PhD for Exceptional Contributions to the Research of Diabetes

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award to a Canada MD or PhD in recognition of exceptional contributions to the research of diabetes. Nominations are submitted by the nominees' peers and are assessed based on the nominees' leadership abilities, volunteerism, research successes, and the impact the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221404

Award to a Canada Early-Career Researcher for Outstanding Contributions to Diabetes Research

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award to a Canada early-career researcher in recognition of outstanding contributions to diabetes research. Nominations are submitted by the nominees' peers and are assessed based on the nominees' volunteerism, research successes, professional progress, and academ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221405
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Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Young People for Innovative Ideas to Address Marine I...

Deadline: 05/31/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International young people for innovative ideas to address marine issues. The prize is open to youth and young adults, aged 15 to 30, with creative solutions to issues including the loss of marine biodiversity, reducing or mitigating the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221621

Awards to California Dentists for Outstanding Service to Disadvantaged Populations

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to California dentists for exceptional contributions to the field of dentistry. The purpose of the award program is to recognize California dentists for outstanding service to disadvantaged populations. Award recipients are honored for a long work history...

GrantWatch ID#: 222630

Award to a California Dentist to Recognize Exceptional Leadership in Dental Public Health

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award to a California dentist to recognize exceptional leadership and dedication to dental public health. Nominees should embody compassion, professionalism, selflessness, and excellent teamwork. In addition, nominees should have a history of dedication to improvi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228115

Awards to California Individuals for Contributions in Dentistry

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to California individuals to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of dentistry. The award honors impactful efforts to advance dental professional well-being, including leading or supporting wellness initiatives, engaging in peer support, develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 228395

Awards to California Artists for Outstanding Work in Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to California 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 c...

GrantWatch ID#: 153575

Award to a Nova Scotia Teacher, Supervisor, or Administrator to Recognize Contributions to the...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Award to a Nova Scotia health and physical education teacher, supervisor, or administrator to recognize outstanding contributions to the development of physical and health education. Eligible nominees are individuals who have demonstrated leadership on multiple le...

GrantWatch ID#: 158397

Awards to Nova Scotia Provincial and Regional Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Health ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to Nova Scotia elementary, middle, or secondary health education teachers in eligible school boards for outstanding teaching achievements. Two levels of nominations are offered: regional nominations and provincial/regional nominations. The purpose of the aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 158398