235 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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Awards to New Mexico K-12 Teachers for Excellence in Teaching STEM Subjects

Deadline: 10/24/25

Awards to New Mexico science teachers in kindergarten through grade 12 who have demonstrated excellence in teaching the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and math). The awards are intended to honor outstanding Informal Science Educators and K-12 science ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160046

Awards to Arkansas Municipalities for Volunteer Services that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/24/25

Awards to Arkansas municipalities to recognize and honor outstanding community-wide volunteer efforts. The award program is intended to acknowledge communities as a whole, rather than individual volunteers. Awards recognize municipalities that address the areas of grea...

GrantWatch ID#: 174776

Awards to California Organizations, Teams, and Individuals to Honor Exceptional Efforts to Add...

Deadline: 10/24/25

Awards to California organizations, teams, and individuals in eligible regions to acknowledge exceptional efforts to address climate issues. The award is intended to honor individuals who demonstrate flexibility, leadership, collaboration, impact, and diversity and inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 217395

Award to a Delaware Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Dedication to Civil Rights Activi...

Deadline: 10/27/25

Award to a Delaware individual in recognition of exceptional dedication to civil rights activities. The award is intended to honor a local resident up to the age of 25 who has shown a commitment to the betterment of the community. The successful nominee should demonstr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205748

Awards to Tennessee Teachers and Individuals in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to ST...

Deadline: 10/30/25

Awards to Tennessee teachers and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to STEM education. Eligible nominees are teachers who innovatively emphasize computer science education, school and district-level leaders who encourage their staff to focus on com...

GrantWatch ID#: 223993

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers to Recognize Excellence in Teaching Students about Civic Responsib...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are essential to democracy. Element...

GrantWatch ID#: 179165

Awards to Illinois Educators for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Education

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards of $1,000 to Illinois individuals in eligible locations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of education. The awards are intended to honor education professionals who have positively impacted schools. The program recognizes respected individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192653

Prize to a Virginia Poet in Recognition of Outstanding Works of Poetry

Deadline: 10/31/25

Prize of $1,000 to a Virginia poet in recognition of outstanding works of poetry. The recipient of the award must be a poet born or living in Virginia or a past long-term resident. One submission will be selected to receive the prize and will be published in the online...

GrantWatch ID#: 198238

Awards to British Columbia Indigenous Youth to Honor Outstanding Athletic Achievements

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards of $500 to British Columbia Indigenous youth to honor exceptional athletic accomplishments and leadership abilities in eligible regions. The awards are intended to acknowledge outstanding young athletes who have excelled in performance sports and are highly rega...

GrantWatch ID#: 203801

Awards to Montana Land Owners, Managers, Businesses, and Organizations to Recognize Outstandin...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards to Montana individual land managers, private land owners, businesses, and organizations to recognize outstanding weed control in eligible areas. The purpose of the award is to honor those who have had exceptional success in ridding their areas of noxious weeds, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204054

Awards to Colorado Individuals and Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations to Recognize Efforts...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards to Colorado individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to acknowledge efforts to promote social equity in eligible regions. Awards are granted in four categories: youth, individual, rising star, and organization or team. Criteria include but are not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211243

Award to USA Graduate Student or Team for a Project Proposal Addressing the Climate Crisis

Deadline: 10/31/25

Award to a USA graduate-level student or team for a project proposal addressing the climate crisis. Funding is intended for those individuals enrolled full-time at a US-based university or college. Proposals must focus on a climate solution relevant to the state of Flo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216874

Prize to USA Individuals, Organizations, Businesses and Agencies for Outstanding Accomplishmen...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Prize to USA individuals, organizations, businesses, and government agencies for outstanding accomplishments in making affordable housing available to all. The award recognizes scalable, ambitious, and feasible solutions and offers support for those projects. The funde...

GrantWatch ID#: 218055

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Contributions to the Advancement of Lifestyle...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize contributions to the advancement of Lifestyle Medicine. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge a researcher or healthcare professional who has contributed to the recognition of how lifestyle factors impact ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221738

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico Individuals to Recognize Impacts on the Vitiligo Community

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico individuals, including healthcare professionals, physicians, medical students, researchers, and advocates, to recognize significant work to benefit people with vitiligo. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge individuals who ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 222189

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Healthcare Providers, and Individuals to Recognize I...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers and organizations, and individuals affiliated with organizations and institutions to recognize innovative contributions to the vitiligo community. The purpose of the program is to support initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222190

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Hispanic Leaders Affiliated with Nonprofit Organizations to Reco...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico Hispanic leaders affiliated with nonprofit organizations to recognize contributions to their communities. Funding is intended to recognize applicants who work in a nonprofit organization or are a leading volunteer in one. Funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223711

Award to a Minnesota Teacher to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Education

Deadline: 11/01/25

Award to a Minnesota teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to education. Nominations are accepted for licensed teachers working in Pre-K-12th grade classrooms or in ECFE or Adult Basic Education programs. The award recipient will represent the profession as an...

GrantWatch ID#: 150050

Awards to Texas Artists for Outstanding Work in Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 11/01/25

Awards to Texas 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 connections...

GrantWatch ID#: 153575

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team for Sustainable and Affordable Che...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than or co...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

Awards to USA Individuals for Encouraging Students from Underrepresented Communities to Pursue...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 155138

Award to a USA Teacher for Exceptional Contributions to American History Education

Deadline: 11/01/25

Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstrate e...

GrantWatch ID#: 161714

Award to a USA K-12 Science Teacher in Eligible States for Contributions to Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/25

Award to a USA K-12 science teacher in eligible states to recognize outstanding efforts in promoting science education. Nominations will be accepted for teachers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 178996

Awards to USA K-8 Teachers in Multiple States for Outstanding Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/25

Awards to USA K-8 teachers in multiple states to recognize outstanding contributions to science education. Award recipients will receive a cash award and plaque during the course of the school year. Self-nominations are accepted, but principal or professional colleague...

GrantWatch ID#: 179014

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Excellence in Medical Research

Deadline: 11/01/25

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual for exceptional contributions to the field of medical science. The program recognizes individuals whose work displays long-term significance. The selected applicant will be required to engage in academic activities in...

GrantWatch ID#: 182436

Awards to USA High School Science Teachers in Multiple States to Recognize Outstanding Accompl...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Awards to USA high school science teachers in multiple states to recognize outstanding accomplishments in science education. The award includes a plaque and a $1,000 honorarium. Eligible awardees may be located in the following states: Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia...

GrantWatch ID#: 206675

Awards to USA Scholars for Excellence in Research in the Field of Neuroscience

Deadline: 11/01/25

Awards to USA scholars for excellence in research in the field of neuroscience. Eligible nominees include postdoctoral researchers at a medical school, academic institution, or research institute who are working in clinical or basic neurosciences. Successful nominees w...

GrantWatch ID#: 223923

Awards to Texas Educators, Schools, Principals, Districts, and Boards to Honor Dedication to t...

Deadline: 11/02/25

Awards to Texas school principals, teachers, counselors, schools, districts, and school boards in recognition of exceptional devotion and service to students. The awards are intended to honor the commitment of educators to students and local communities throughout the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147616

Awards to USA PTAs to Honor and Recognize Achievements in Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Deadline: 11/02/25

Awards of $1,000 to USA state, district, council, regional, and local PTAs to honor and recognize achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion and efforts to eliminate discriminatory practices. The award is intended for PTAs that have implemented policies and init...

GrantWatch ID#: 158082

Awards to USA High School Seniors of Hispanic Descent for Academic Excellence and Community Se...

Deadline: 11/02/25

Awards to USA and territories Hispanic high school seniors for academic excellence and community service. Funds may be used for higher education expenses or community service projects. Current categories include, but are not limited to: Community Service, Education, En...

GrantWatch ID#: 162756

Awards to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Classroom Instruction in Class...

Deadline: 11/03/25

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction in classical studies. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Nominations may be made by an administrator, a colleague, a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181424

Awards to Canada Authors for Newly Published Books that Address Current Political Issues

Deadline: 11/05/25

Awards of $2,500 and an award of $25,000 to Canada authors for recently published nonfiction works. Eligible literary works are those on a political topic relevant to local readers and that have the potential to impact current political thought. The award will be prese...

GrantWatch ID#: 174284

Awards to Canada Individuals to Honor Oustanding Contributions to Canadian Heritage

Deadline: 11/05/25

Awards of $50,000 to Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to Canadian heritage. Two recipients will be honored: one for their work in social sciences and humanities, and the other in the area of arts. The purpose of the program is to promote o...

GrantWatch ID#: 210899

Award to a Canada Fine Craft Artist to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 11/05/25

Award to a Canada fine craft artist to recognize exceptional contributions to the field. Nominations will be accepted for artists and artisans working in beading, glass, book binding, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, furniture, or other fine crafts. Eligible nominees have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213385

Award to a Canada Early-Career Architect or Firm to Recognize Exceptional Potential in the Ind...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Award of $50,000 to a Canada early-career architect or architectural firm to recognize exceptional potential in the industry. Eligible applicants are those who have completed their first built work. The purpose of the award is to enable the recipient to develop their c...

GrantWatch ID#: 214347

Awards to Canada Artists and Arts and Cultural Workers to Honor Exceptional Successes in the F...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Awards to Canada artists and arts and cultural workers to honor exceptional successes in the field of visual and media arts. Eligible nominees have been recognized by their peers on an international, national, or regional level. Visual arts disciplines include photogra...

GrantWatch ID#: 216978

Award to a Canada Arts or Cultural Worker in Recognition of Outstanding Work in the Areas of F...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Award to a Canada arts or cultural worker in recognition of outstanding work in the areas of fine crafts, media arts, or visual arts. Eligible applicants have received peer recognition on a regional, national, or international level for their involvement in areas inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224111

Awards to Virginia Public School Principals in Eligible Areas for Dedication to Quality Educat...

Deadline: 11/06/25

Awards to Virginia public school principals in eligible areas in recognition of exceptional work and outstanding dedication to promoting quality learning environments. Nominees are principals who go above and beyond in their commitment to student success. Awards will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 176512

Awards and Grants to Florida Individuals and Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Outstanding C...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Awards and grants to Florida individuals and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for exceptional contributions to the community. The award is intended to recognize a commitment to giving back and a history of volunteerism. In addition to celebrating grassroots...

GrantWatch ID#: 161425

Awards to Delaware Individuals, For-Profits, and Organizations in Eligible Regions for Enhanci...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Awards to Delaware individuals, organizations, and for-profit entities in eligible regions to recognize outstanding dedication to the local tourism industry during the past year. Awards will be presented in five categories that relate to encouraging and enriching touri...

GrantWatch ID#: 176155

Award to an Occupational Therapy Scientist to Honor Excellence in Research in the Field of Occ...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Award to an occupational therapy scientist to honor excellence in research in the field of occupational therapy. The selected researcher will receive a cash stipend of $10,000 to train a mentee to conduct studies that shed light on the role that cognition plays in func...

GrantWatch ID#: 222617

Awards to New Mexico Middle School Teachers to Honor Teaching Excellence

Deadline: 11/08/25

Awards to New Mexico middle school teachers to honor exceptional classroom teaching. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and encourage teaching excellence within the state. Eligible teachers must be full-time classroom teachers who have been teaching for at leas...

GrantWatch ID#: 174308

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit to Recognize Accomplishments in Providing S...

Deadline: 11/10/25

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize accomplishments in providing sleep health initiatives and services on a local, regional, or national level. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge successful community-based sle...

GrantWatch ID#: 223369

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Scientists, Researchers, and Physicians to Honor Outs...

Deadline: 11/10/25

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International scientists, researchers, and physicians to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of human disease. Successful nominees will be honored for exceptional work that has led to the treatment, cure, and prevention of human d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224124

Awards to Georgia Lawyers and Judges to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to Public and Comm...

Deadline: 11/11/25

Awards to Georgia lawyers and judges to recognize excellence in contributing to public and community service. Nominees may be honored for service in a wide range of focus areas, including education, recreation, politics, social service, faith-based efforts, arts, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 217090

Awards to USA Public School Music Teachers to Recognize Exceptional Teaching and Student Learn...

Deadline: 11/13/25

Awards to USA public school music teachers to recognize exceptional teaching and student learning. The award is intended to support teachers who raise awareness of music education causes while making a positive influence on their community and school. Teachers must hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 206192

Award to a Wyoming Female Writer for an Outstanding Literary Work

Deadline: 11/14/25

Award of $1,000 to a Wyoming female writer for an outstanding work of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or scriptwriting. The award is intended to acknowledge a woman writer who has not yet received wide recognition for her work and to support emerging writers at c...

GrantWatch ID#: 212704

Award to a Wyoming Writer for Exceptional Work Related to Nature

Deadline: 11/14/25

Award of $1,000 to a Wyoming writer for an exceptional work of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or scriptwriting related to nature. The award is intended to acknowledge a writer who has not yet been widely recognized for his or her work and to support emerging wri...

GrantWatch ID#: 212705

Awards to California Educators in Eligible Locations to Recognize Outstanding Performance in t...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Awards to California educators in eligible locations to recognize outstanding performance in the field of Jewish education. Nominations are welcome for outstanding educational professionals who have made an exceptional impact on local youth and families, and demonstra...

GrantWatch ID#: 144367

Grants to Manitoba Arts Organizations and CBOs in Eligible Regions for Awards to Outstanding A...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Manitoba professional arts organizations and community-based nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to offer awards for arts and cultural competitions. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 147769