Connecticut Grants for Individuals

Residencies to USA emerging ceramic artists to gain experience and advance their careers. Residencies take place at a ceramic art center in New York. Residents will receive a monthly stipend, free firing, studio space, opportunities to teach and exhibit work, and profe...

Scholarships to USA juniors at accredited colleges and universities to pursue careers in the field of public service. The goal of the program is to create the next generation of leaders and community builders. Funding is intended for applicants with demonstrated financ...

Opportunity for USA active, guard, and reserve military and veterans to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will participate in an entrepreneurship accelerator. Sessions take place virtually and are given by a live instructor. The progr...

Grant of $2,000 to a USA Jewish college or graduate student for independent study relating to Israel in the visual arts. Applicants must contact the funder prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide the student with an opportunity to develop the...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher for projects addressing SCN2A-related disorders. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Priority will be given to projects investigating therapeutic treatments, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA children of enlisted Coast Guard members to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to reduce student loan debt accrued by the children of active or retired service members to provide them with a stronger future. Eligible applicants m...

Grants to USA scientists affiliated with for-profit companies for projects to develop drug treatments for neurological disorders. The purpose of the program is to support projects that demonstrate potential for future commercial development. Projects should address com...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories individual artists or artist-led nonprofit organizations for creative and professional development activities and opportunities. Funding is intended to support accomplished mid-career musicians to pursue residency experien...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects in the field of dermatology. Funding is intended to support research projects that increase the understanding of dermatological diseases and their symptoms. Eligible projects are those that addr...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers with doctoral degrees at qualifying institutions for research related to Lupus. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Preference is given to early-stage investigators. Funding is intended for n...

Fellowships to USA journalists for projects related to mental health and substance use. Selected fellows will choose a timely, significant mental health related topic to report on. Preference will be given to applicants who have a media outlet that will broadcast or pu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and early-career researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofits, government agencies, or institutions for innovative projects in psychology. Funding is intended to support education, intervention, and resear...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in an accelerator program to explore improvements in the running of business events and exhibitions. Participants will brainstorm with colleagues both virtually and in person about this year's th...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for programs and projects to support people with cystic fibrosis and their families. Funding is intended to support established and new initiatives to support the daily needs of individuals with cys...

Award of $25,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to acknowledge efforts to achieve justice and equity for minorities in the fields of healthcare and medical education. The recipient will be awarded a grant for a project that supports the equity and needs of ethn...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International groups and individuals for projects and programs to benefit the science writing field and provide professional development opportunities for writers. Priority will be given to proposals for novel events, projects...

Fellowships of up to $2,500 to Connecticut administrators at nonprofit arts organizations for career advancement opportunities. Funding is intended to defray the cost of activities related to professional development, including conferences, workshops, coaching, travel,...

Scholarships to Connecticut teens and young adults in eligible locations to participate in educational programs in Israel. Scholarships are available both for short summer programs as well as gap year programs. Eligible applicants are aged 15-20 and are residents of th...

Fellowships to USA public school educators for professional development with a focus on global competence. The fellowship includes travel, room, and board. Professional development activities include webinars, a conference, coursework, and field study in a foreign coun...

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA independent scholars and researchers to conduct archival research on underrepresented American craft types. Funding is intended to support craft research, to disseminate the findings, and to put a spotlight on typically overlooked craft his...

Grants of $15,000 and in-kind support to USA indigenous artists to encourage professional artistic growth. Funding is intended to support artists that are in the early stages of their careers. Eligible disciplines include poetry and fiction writing, dance and choreogra...

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and impro...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organization representatives to arrange gatherings to discuss skin diseases. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel arrangements for speakers, rentals, catering, and transportation for research-based an...

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and those with equivalent degrees for research regarding novel treatments for ocular/uveal melanoma. The purpose of the program is to use basic research to identify responsive druggable targets. Eligible us...

Award of $2,000 to a USA audiologist or speech-language pathologist to recognize outstanding accomplishments. Funding will be awarded for outstanding service in PreK-12 schools. Applicants should demonstrate how their activities have had a positive and significant impa...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to communication sciences. The purpose of this program is to honor an individual who has enhanced the quality of clinical care in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. The ...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA and territories faculty and staff members at Hispanic-Serving Institutions for humanities-based activities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of research project...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for projects to benefit the elderly in long-term residential facilities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support research studies that can impr...

Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International psychology doctoral students to support travel expenses related to internships. Funding is intended to assist students in relocating from the site of their graduate program to the location of their selected predo...

Fellowships to USA journalists to research health inequities affecting families across the nation. This opportunity is meant to allow journalists to take time away from their newsrooms and deep-dive into the issues of health inequities, systemic racism, and their impac...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories artists, designers, architects, arts organizations, nonprofits, and community-based organizations to create, restore, and install public murals. Eligible projects must be produced for installation on or within public build...

Grants to USA and Canada researchers at nonprofit institutions and organizations to research cures and treatments for childhood cancers. The purpose of this program is to support late-translational studies. Preference will be given to research projects that will likely...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions to generate data related to SATB2-associated syndrome (SAS). Funding is intended for research addressing SAS as it pertains to sleep, behavior, speech ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Masters and PhD students for scientific research studies. Research can address a broad range of topics including mathematics, chemical engineering, organic chemistry, agricultural engineering, and machine learning. Applican...

Opportunity for USA and territories, Israel, Canada, and International filmmakers to participate in a unique mentorship program. Nonfiction filmmakers will take part in an immersive retreat with mentors, providing filmmakers with an opportunity to screen their projects...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International students, research interns, faculty members, or association management professionals affiliated with academic institutions for research addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association community. F...

Opportunity for USA journalists to participate in a fellowship related to mental health and the workplace. Successful applicants will attend a two-day training program designed to promote in-depth, nuanced, and accurate journalism addressing mental health concerns, tre...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont individual artists for professional development in the field of public art. Funding is intended to support activities that develop artistic skills, connections, and re...

Opportunity for USA early-career public health leaders to participate in an accelerator to improve their leadership skills and capacity. This program is meant to prepare emerging leaders to take on managerial and executive roles in the public health workforce, and to h...

Fellowships to USA researchers, authors, historians, graduate students, and journalists to conduct research on women's history. Funding is intended to cover the time and travel costs involved in conducting and publishing research. The fellowships will include financial...

Grants of $750 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers, community college faculty members, and community college students to support participation in the earth science disciplines. Awards will be made to educators and students in support of the following activi...

Awards of $10,000 to USA and Canada youth, ages 8 to 18 years, to recognize outstanding contributions to their communities, the environment, and society. Awards are intended for recipients to continue their public service activity or may be applied to higher education ...

Grants to USA educators employed by schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance learning for PreK-12 students. Funding will support the development of extracurricular and in-class programming that improves learning and develops the abilities of children from low-inc...

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Nominees will be considered for the positive impact they have had on the lives of blind individuals through programs, services, and individual work toward...

Grants of $1,500 to USA historians, writers, independent researchers, and graduate students for historical research projects related to Iowa or Iowa and the Midwest. Priority consideration will be given to proposals offering new approaches or interpretations of previou...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research on Angelman Syndrome. Eligible expenses include personnel, supplies, travel, tests and other related expenses, and indirect costs. Funding is intended for proposals that demonstrate potential impact on A...

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhD students to support workforce development activities. The program provides mentorship and support to graduate students looking to pursue a career in the fields of agriculture and the life sciences. Eligible applicants have defined rese...

Grants to USA scientists affiliated with eligible institutions for neurobiology research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that will lead to a better understanding of behavioral output or...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories professional dancers for support in facing financial challenges caused by unexpected circumstances. Eligible uses of funding include expenses related to food, housing, medical, transportation, and other essential needs. The...

Opportunity for USA undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students to gain experience in the field of neuroscience at a hospital in California. Applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities are encouraged to apply, as well as students from other...