238 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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Award to an Indiana Individual to Recognize Outstanding Efforts that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 06/03/26

Award to an Indiana individual to recognize exceptional efforts that benefit children and youth. The awards are intended to recognize youth workers who display courage, dedication, and leadership in their work for the community. The awardee is someone who works to...

GrantWatch ID#: 181648
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Award to an Arkansas PreK-12 Teacher, Librarian, or Counselor to Honor Educational Efforts

Deadline: 06/05/26

Award to an Arkansas PreK-12 teacher, school librarian, or school counselor to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of public education. The selected candidate will spend a year of service providing technical assistance to other teachers and particip...

GrantWatch ID#: 170962
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Awards to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Raise Awareness about Diabetes

Deadline: 06/05/26

Awards to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to recognize outstanding efforts in raising awareness about Diabetes. Award winners will receive a charitable contribution to their organizations as well ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196127
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist to Recognize Scholarly Contributions

Deadline: 06/05/26

Award of $3,500 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity to recognize scholarly contributions. The program is intended for psychologists at all levels of their careers. Applicants should demonstra...

GrantWatch ID#: 203051
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Earth Research

Deadline: 06/05/26

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

Deadline: 06/07/26

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 California Artists in Recognition of Outstanding Artwork

Deadline: 06/12/26

Awards to California artists in eligible locations in recognition of outstanding artwork. The awards are intended to honor artists and performers within any artistic discipline. Awards will be granted based on professional achievement and artistic merit. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163552

Awards and Scholarships to Alaska Youth for Outstanding Community Service

Deadline: 06/14/26

Awards, including a scholarship of $2,000, to Alaska youth to recognize outstanding efforts to give back to the community. The award is intended to promote awareness, education, and support for youth development programs. Nominations are invited on behalf of youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 181350

Awards to Kentucky Residents, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Environmental Education Efforts

Deadline: 06/14/26

Awards to Kentucky individuals, schools, organizations, businesses, and government agencies to honor exceptional contributions to environmental education. The awards are intended to acknowledge current and long-term activities such as advocacy, research, curriculu...

GrantWatch ID#: 181404

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Projects to End Poverty

Deadline: 06/14/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to honor their dedicated work to end extreme poverty through creative projects. Recipients will be selected for their local and global efforts to effect positive change and create social impact. Eligible awardee...

GrantWatch ID#: 190541

Awards to Wisconsin Women-Identifying Artists and Collaboratives for Outstanding Creativity

Deadline: 06/14/26 Conference Date: 06/08/26

Awards of $10,000 to Wisconsin women-identifying artists and artist collaboratives in eligible regions to recognize outstanding creativity. The award is intended to give recipients the ability to pursue intellectual, artistic, and professional activities. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 191746

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Freelance Journalist for Courageous Reporting

Deadline: 06/14/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International print or online freelance journalist to acknowledge outstanding efforts in conflict zones. The award is intended to honor a journalist who has demonstrated great determination in reporting on world events. The awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 220084

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Journalist to Recognize Excellence in Local Reporting

Deadline: 06/14/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International journalist to honor excellence in local reporting under difficult circumstances. The award acknowledges outstanding print or online reporting and a demonstration of bravery while working in regions experiencing co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220085

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Journalist, Contributor, or Expert for Enhancing News...

Deadline: 06/14/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International local journalist, contributor, or expert to honor efforts to enhance news content in dangerous regions. The award is designed to acknowledge those whose local knowledge and guidance materially improved the impact,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220086

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors for Outstanding Works of Nonfiction

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors to honor outstanding works of literary nonfiction. The award is intended for unfinished projects which describe a place, event, movement, or individual and feature oral history as a significant component. The progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 190627

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research on the Brain and Nervous Sys...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards of $1,000 and an award of $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for exceptional neurobiological research. The purpose of this program is to recognize research that has contributed to the advancement of the understanding of the nervous system...

GrantWatch ID#: 195895

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Recognize Research in Law, the Humanities,...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to recognize exceptional advances in research in law, the humanities, theology, and social sciences. Nominees may work in a particular discipline or work in a cross-disciplinary manner. The prize winner must have ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 196200

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Enterprises in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 203910

Awards to Washington Individuals, Organizations, and Businesses for Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to Washington artists, arts and cultural organizations, neighborhoods, businesses, individuals, and other entities in eligible locations to honor exceptional achievements in the arts. The awards are intended to acknowledge the accomplishments of local organ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209855

Awards to Oklahoma Schools For Outstanding Gardening Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to Oklahoma PK-12 schools, early childhood education centers, and alternative learning facilities to recognize outstanding school gardening projects. Funding is intended to acknowledge school-based gardens, including indoor herb gardens on a windowsill of a...

GrantWatch ID#: 210139

Award to a USA Poet, Printing Press, or Publisher to Recognize an Exeptional Work in English P...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA poet, printing press, or publisher to recognize an exceptional work in English poetry. In addition to the prize money, the award recipient will participate in an all-expenses-paid residency and have their book distributed to the funding so...

GrantWatch ID#: 212495

Awards to USA Current or Former Educators at IHEs for Inspiring Students to Contribute to Soci...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA professors, instructors, and teachers at IHEs to honor educators who have inspired students to contribute to society. Nominees may be current or former academic faculty members whose influence on their former students brought them to establish a conc...

GrantWatch ID#: 219865

Award to a USA Pharmacist for Contributions to Medical and Scientific Literature

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA pharmacist to recognize significant contributions to biomedical literature. The award honors a pharmacist who has dedicated their life to making an impact in the understanding of diseases and the care of patients by sharing their research in scienti...

GrantWatch ID#: 220932

Awards to USA Pharmacists and Facilities for Excellence in Training and Mentoring

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA pharmacists and facilities to recognize outstanding achievements in the training and coaching of pharmacy residents. The award recognizes excellent training skills that are critical to developing future leaders and raising the level of practice. This...

GrantWatch ID#: 220933

Awards to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students in the Field of Folklore to Attend a Con...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students working in the field of public folklore. The award funds will be used to cover costs related to attending an annual conference hosted by the funding source. Eligible nominees are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222497

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Attend a Literary Conference

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to attend a literary conference. The award is intended for a folklorist who works in public programming to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of meeting registration, lodging, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 222522

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Participate in a Literary Conference

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to participate in a literary conference. Funding is intended for a folklorist whose work revolves around women's issues. The award will offset costs related to conference registration, transportation, lodging, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222577

Award to a USA Pharmacist for Contributions to Drug Therapy Research

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA pharmacist for contributions to drug therapy research. The award honors a pharmacist who has made significant contributions to drug therapy research through publications in peer-reviewed journals. Research must be original and the nominee must be th...

GrantWatch ID#: 228524

Awards to USA Pharmacists for Outstanding Biomedical Literature Contributions

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA pharmacists to recognize outstanding biomedical literature contributions. Articles related to pharmacy practice and/or innovations in pharmacy practice are eligible. Applicants must be the first or senior author on the paper and must have contributed...

GrantWatch ID#: 228525

Award to a USA Pharmacy Resident for Contributions to Medication Use Research

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA pharmacy resident for contributions to medication use research. The awardee must have a published paper in the medication use research field that was completed during the first or second years of their pharmacy residency. The applicant must be the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228526

Award to a USA Pharmacy Student for a Paper on Medication Use Research

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a USA pharmacy student for a paper on medication use research. This award will recognize an excellent paper where the pharmacy student is the first or second author. The student may be in any year of their pharmacy degree at an accredited school or colleg...

GrantWatch ID#: 228528

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs to Recognize Achievements

Deadline: 06/16/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector to recognize their achievements and provide support for business development and growth. Award recipients will receive financial support; human support, including training, coaching, wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 151419

Awards to Georgia Family Farms for Contributions to Agricultural Heritage

Deadline: 06/16/26

Awards to Georgia active family farms to recognize contributions to the preservation of the state’s agricultural history. The awards are intended to honor family farms that have been in operation for over a century. The goal of the awards program is to encourage...

GrantWatch ID#: 180435

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs in Tech and Science Fields

Deadline: 06/16/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs in recognition of innovative business activities. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs in the technology and science fields and to support their ongoing efforts. Award recipients will be gi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203490

Award to a Canada Indigenous Entrepreneur or Indigenous-Owned Business for Leadership Success

Deadline: 06/17/26

Award to a Canada Indigenous individual or business with a majority Indigenous ownership to recognize leadership in business. The purpose of the award is to honor entrepreneurs who exhibit the following qualities: strong business leadership; exemplary safety and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 160932

Awards to USA Native Artists for Outstanding Commitment to the Arts and Native Culture

Deadline: 06/17/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts. The purpose of this program is to honor established artists in a wide range of artistic disciplines who promote understanding of the cultural values and creative practices of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183961

Awards to Canada Composers for the Outstanding Creation and Performance of Chamber Music

Deadline: 06/19/26

Awards of $7,500 to Canada composers to recognize the outstanding creation and performance of chamber music. The prize is intended to honor individuals, including audio artists, improvisers, and sound creators who have at least one year of experience and have perf...

GrantWatch ID#: 213384

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Businesses for Corporate Citizenship Programs

Deadline: 06/19/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International businesses to acknowledge outstanding efforts to enhance communities throughout the world. The goal of the award program is to recognize the importance of developing impactful business solutions that promote the good of Ame...

GrantWatch ID#: 214743

Awards to Canada Emerging Theater Directors for Exceptional Talent

Deadline: 06/19/26

Awards to Canada emerging theater directors in recognition of exceptional talent and to assist with future successes. An award will be given to an English-language and a French-language nominee. Applications are encouraged from culturally diverse, deaf, disability...

GrantWatch ID#: 219292

Awards to New Hampshire Women for Achievements in Business and in Community Leadership

Deadline: 06/21/26

Awards to New Hampshire women to recognize their professional and community leadership achievements. Achievements may be either in the business or nonprofit sector. The award recipients will have excelled as leaders and role models, will demonstrate a strong sense...

GrantWatch ID#: 182605

Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Literature

Deadline: 06/24/26

Awards to Canada authors to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of literature. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winner and finalists. Nominations are invited for collections of fictional short stories or novels that have been recently published. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 158724

Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Excellence in Nonfiction Works of Literature

Deadline: 06/24/26

Awards to Canada authors to recognize excellence in creating nonfiction works of literature. Nominations are invited for newly published pieces that provide readers with unique and informed perspectives. Eligible forms of literature include biographies, works of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 181425

Awards to Georgia Individuals, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Contributions to the Arts

Deadline: 06/26/26

Awards to Georgia individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for outstanding contributions to the arts and humanities sector. The award is intended to recognize exceptional groups, for-profits, and individuals who have helped to promote the state's vital...

GrantWatch ID#: 197593

Award to an Ontario Teacher of Grades K-12 to Recognize Achievements in Agricultural Education

Deadline: 06/28/26

Award of $1,500 to an Ontario teacher of grades K-12 to recognize accomplishments in incorporating agricultural education into their virtual or in-person classroom. Qualifying teachers demonstrate the use of agricultural information or materials within the classro...

GrantWatch ID#: 172348

Award to a USA Individual or Organization Recognizing Efforts to Protect First Amendment Rights

Deadline: 06/29/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Award to a USA Teacher in Rural Regions to Recognize Contributions to Education

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award to a USA teacher in eligible regions to recognize significant contributions to education. The award program honors an individual teacher with a $2,000 monetary prize and a one-year membership to a professional association. In addition, the recipient's school...

GrantWatch ID#: 156193

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist to Recognize Excellence in Science Outreach...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International engineer or scientist who has displayed excellence in encouraging public involvement in science activities. Applicants must have less than seven years of experience in the field. Eligible activities include public...

GrantWatch ID#: 160041

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Promoting Scientific Cooperation

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $10,000 and additional benefits to a USA and territories, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize exceptional contributions to collaboration and cooperation in science. Nominations are invited on behalf of those working in the engineering...

GrantWatch ID#: 160042

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist or Engineer to Recognize Excellence in Scie...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories, Canada, or International scientist or engineer to recognize excellence in engaging the public in science activities. This award program acknowledges outstanding contributions in promoting public awareness and participatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 160043