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Administration for Children and Families
Funds local agencies to provide services and activities reducing poverty in communities. Distributed through states to community action agencies and nonprofits serving low-income populations.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Funds research on healthcare quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. Supports studies improving how health care is delivered, organized, financed, and evaluated.
Sloan Foundation
Funds research and education in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics. Supports fundamental research at universities and nonprofits that improves understanding of the world.
WomensNet
Monthly and annual grants awarded to women entrepreneurs to start or grow their businesses. Monthly winners are eligible for a larger year-end award. Open to women-owned businesses at any stage.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society funds a broad portfolio of cancer research through its intramural grants program, supporting investigators studying cancer biology, prevention, early detection, treatment, and survivorship. Research Scholar Grants support established investigators while Postdoctoral Fellowships and Institutional Research Grants support early-career researchers. All ACS-funded research must have the potential to reduce the burden of cancer.
American Heart Association
The AHA Innovative Project Award provides funding for pioneering research in cardiovascular disease and stroke. Awards support high-risk, high-reward projects that may not fit traditional funding mechanisms. The program encourages innovative approaches and novel hypotheses that have the potential to transform understanding of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
American Indian College Fund
The American Indian College Fund is the nation's largest American Indian higher education charity, providing scholarships to Native American students. The fund supports students at tribal colleges and mainstream universities and offers over $8 million in scholarships annually. Awards support students in any field of study, with some scholarships targeting specific majors or career paths.
American Meteorological Society
Funds graduate students pursuing advanced degrees in atmospheric and related sciences.
AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps members who complete a qualified term of national service earn a Segal Education Award of up to $7,395 to pay tuition and fees or repay qualified student loans at accredited institutions. Full-time members serving one year earn the maximum award, while part-time members earn proportionally smaller amounts. The award must be used within seven years of completing service.
AmeriCorps
Places full-time members with nonprofits and public agencies to build organizational capacity and fight poverty. Host organizations receive member support and a small operational grant.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
Funds efforts to build better futures for children and families in need. Supports nonprofits working on child welfare, economic opportunity, and community change.
U.S. Department of Energy
ARPA-E funds transformational energy technology research that is too early for private investment but has the potential to radically change how the US generates, stores, and uses energy. Program Managers design focused programs targeting specific technical challenges and solicit proposals through open FOAs. ARPA-E prioritizes projects with very high potential impact and high technical risk.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation
The Goldwater Scholarship supports outstanding sophomore and junior undergraduates pursuing research careers in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering. Awards of up to $7,500 per year cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Applicants must be nominated by their institution and demonstrate exceptional research potential and a B+ or higher GPA.