North America
Grants in North America
Grants fund research, creative and community projects without taking ownership. Funders score proposals against published criteria such as significance, approach, feasibility and fit with their mission, and they read the budget as closely as the narrative.
7 open listings here, out of 28 in this category.
- Apply by 12 February 2027NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)U.S. National Institutes of HealthTwo-phase award that funds up to two years of mentored postdoc training (K99) followed by up to three years of independent research support (R00) once the fellow lands a…mentored phase plus independent R00 phase (up to 5 years total)United States · open to applicants worldwideDetails and how to apply
- Apply by 28 July 2027NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)U.S. National Science FoundationNSF's flagship award for early-career faculty that integrates research and education; about 500 awards a year.multi-year research and education fundingUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
- RollingEmergency GrantsFoundation for Contemporary ArtsQuick-turnaround grants for US-based visual and performing artists and poets who face unexpected costs tied to an upcoming exhibition, performance or publication.$500–$3,000 grantUnited StatesDetails and how to apply
- RollingExplore and Create – Artistic CreationCanada Council for the ArtsFederal arts funding for Canadian artists, groups and organizations to research, create and share new artistic work at any stage of the creative process.project funding from idea to public presentationCanadaDetails and how to apply
- See cycleCreative Capital AwardCreative CapitalUnrestricted project grants plus professional development services for US-based artists creating bold new work across disciplines; applicants are also considered for a…Up to $50,000 grantUnited StatesAnnual open call; the 2027 call closed April 2, 2026 — next cycle announced via newsletterDetails and how to apply
- See cyclePrincess Grace AwardsPrincess Grace Foundation-USAUnrestricted cash grants for early-career theater, dance and film artists in the US, selected through a nomination round followed by a full application.$15,000 grantUnited StatesAnnual: nomination round due Feb 2, full application (by invitation) due May 1Details and how to apply
- See cyclePrograma Ibermedia – Annual Call (Co-development, Co-production, Distribution)Programa IbermediaIntergovernmental Ibero-American fund supporting co-development and co-production of feature films and distribution of Ibero-American cinema among member countries.co-development support · co-production supportArgentina, Bolivia, BrazilAnnual call (2026 call ran Jan 30 – Mar 30, 2026)Details and how to apply
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