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Grants to USA, Canada, and International college and university students at accredited institutions for participation in a conference related to technology research. Applicants are required to provide a faculty statement with their application. Funding is intended to allow full-time students studying computer science to attend the conference and related workshops. The USENIX Student Grant Program provides funds to cover registration fees and assist with travel and accommodation expenses, if applicable.

Awards to USA individuals to recognize their outstanding work to benefit children. Nominations will be accepted for individuals who have had an outstanding impact on children's lives through charitable or volunteer work at a nonprofit children's charity. All finalists will receive donations for the charity they represent. Nominations may be submitted by friends, family members, or a nonprofit organization.

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada investigators for scientific research related to cerebrovascular disease. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive a grant application. Requests will be accepted from individuals working in epidemiology, clinical care, or basic science. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that advance knowledge and understanding of the mechanisms of the disease as they relate to aneurysms, AVMs, and complex vascular malformations. Funds may be used for projects to develop novel therapies, or for clinical management or recovery for adult and/or pediatric patients.

Award of $25,000 to a USA individual who has shown excellence in mentoring other people in the field of bioethics. The recipient can mentor professionals in any field, as long as there is a bioethics connection. Nominees from the nonprofit, industry, government, and academic sectors are encouraged.

Opportunity for USA medical students to participate in a one-year professional development program. The program will include mentoring, webinars, a weekend retreat, and participation at the annual meeting of the sponsoring organization. The Foundation focuses on nurturing a diverse group of future physicians who are dedicated to serving their communities.

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for legitimate business purposes. These purposes should directly support the growth, development, or operation of the recipient’s business.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists and practitioners to offset the cost of attending a computer science conference. Funding is available to individuals in industry or academia who work in computer science or a related field and face financial barriers to participating in the conference.

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for research addressing the effects of technology on society. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support humanities research that focuses on the dangers and opportunities presented by technology. Particular interest will be in projects that examine the role of technology in shaping current social and cultural issues.

Award of $500 to a USA or Canada high school astronomy teacher or educator to recognize exceptional contributions to astronomy education. Candidates for this award demonstrate outstanding teaching and commitment to planetarium- or classroom-based education, including the training of other educators.

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to create an outdoor immersive installation in Kentucky. The applicants will receive a stipend and a construction budget. The project is intended to support proposals that provide engaging experiences with topics addressing humans' connection to nature, beauty in the landscape, biodiversity, conservation, sustainability, climate change, and climate justice.

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to expand and diversify the research workforce. Certain programs require a preliminary proposal prior to the submission of an application. Funding is intended to increase the number of historically underrepresented minority faculty involved in STEM research projects.

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal Nations for research projects related to improvements to the graduate education system. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to generate the knowledge required for the customization and implementation of the most successful, transformative approaches.

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, school districts, and government agencies for community service activities. Funding is intended for collaborative projects that involve a wide range of community participants and benefit the greater community. The grants will support community service projects organized for ServeOhio Day on June 22, 2024.

Opportunity for USA and Japan scholars to participate in a fellowship exchange program related to advancing biomedical and bioengineering research. The purpose of the fellowship program is to advance the careers of early-stage researchers and support groundbreaking science in US and Japanese research labs.

Grants to USA journalists for investigative projects regarding health equity. Priority may be given to early-career reporters. Projects should focus on health topics such as access to care, health outcomes for BIPOC people, systemic racism, and the impacts of these inequities on populations.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to enhance education in the STEM fields. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to develop a network of resource centers and research centers that support a nationwide system for promoting the development of STEM education.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journalism, and media policy.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, and underserved populations through the support of movement-led organizations.

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public necessity, and for projects that challenge continued shale gas extraction and infrastructure expansion. Programs may be national in scope, but funding is generally targeted to New York State.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended for pre-clinical and clinical programs that impede or prevent the progression of the disease.