131 Michigan Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

131 Awards Grants for Michigan

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 USA K-12 Public School Teachers for Excellence in Environmental Education

Deadline: 01/16/26

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 138628

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals in Recognition of Exceptional Work in the...

Deadline: 01/16/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals in recognition of exceptional work in the data field. The purpose of the award is to honor individuals who have demonstrated excellence in advancing the accessibility, integrity, and quality of data and metadata whil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225226

Awards to USA Kindergarten Through Twelfth-Grade Students to Recognize Environmental Projects

Deadline: 01/16/26

Awards to USA and territories kindergarten through twelfth-grade students to recognize environmental projects. Awardees will receive a plaque and all qualified applicants will receive acknowlegment of their efforts. Projects must be sponsored by an adult at least 21 ye...

GrantWatch ID#: 225402

Award to a USA Nonprofit for Improving the Health Status of the Medically Underserved

Deadline: 01/20/26

Award to a USA nonprofit community agency or health nonprofit organization for programs that improve the health of traditionally underserved populations. Eligible applicants must be stand-alone public or private sector entities that are run and managed outside a hospit...

GrantWatch ID#: 154739

Awards to USA Undergraduate Students for Excellence in Essay Writing on the Theme of Ethics

Deadline: 01/20/26

Awards to USA undergraduate students at accredited four-year IHEs for excellence in essay writing on the theme of ethics. Applicants may submit an essay on a wide range of topics, as long as it explores a relevant ethical problem, question, or issue. Evaluations will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 177575

Award to a USA Medical School Faculty Member to Recognize Contributions to Healthcare

Deadline: 01/23/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to recognize significant contributions to health and the quality of healthcare for a broad population of Americans. Eligible nominees must be able to demonstrate that their work has influenced public policy, impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 167411

Award to a USA Individual or Team Affiliated with an Eligible Institution to Recognize Signifi...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual or team affiliated with an eligible institution to recognize significant contributions to advancing medical education. The evaluation criteria for the award include a strong record of scholarship, teaching and mentorship experience,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218377

Award to a USA Individual or Team Affiliated with an Eligible Institution to Honor Contributio...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual or team affiliated with an eligible institution to honor significant contributions to biomedical research. The purpose of the program is to recognize contributions in basic or translational science that have advanced a scientific pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 218378

Award to a USA Individual to Recognize Significant Contributions to Promoting Diversity in the...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual affiliated with an eligible institution to recognize significant contributions to promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce. Nomination criteria include promoting inclusion and belonging, improving health literacy, and upholdi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218380

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals in Recognition of Excep...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals in recognition of exceptional human rights advocacy. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the work of the human rights advocate while also bringing international attention to their work. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225373

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Post-Docs for Training Related to Pa...

Deadline: 01/26/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for laboratory-based research training opportunities. The award is intended to help applicants learn new research techniques and to promote innovative, multi-disciplinary research related to...

GrantWatch ID#: 192817

Awards to USA Journalists to Recognize Excellence in Journalism

Deadline: 01/30/26

Awards of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism. Eligible categories of work include newspaper, book, broadcast, magazine, and opinion and analysis. Nominees should demonstrate strong storytelling skills, reportorial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177619

Award to a USA Investigator for Excellence in Health Care Research

Deadline: 01/30/26

Award of $20,000 to a USA investigator to recognize excellence in the field of health care research. The purpose of this program is to honor original research articles that were published in the previous year. Research articles should address one of the following subje...

GrantWatch ID#: 182917

Awards to USA Physicians, Medical Students, and Medical Advocates to Recognize Exceptional Ser...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Awards to USA physicians, residents, medical students, and medical advocates to recognize exceptional service and commitment to the medical profession, particularly for care rendered to disadvantaged populations. Awardees will be honored for outstanding leadership, com...

GrantWatch ID#: 194571

Award to a USA Journalist for Outstanding Writing and Reporting Related to Healthcare Delivery...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Award of $15,000 to a USA journalist to recognize outstanding writing and reporting in the area of healthcare. The award recipient will be selected for exceptional articles that shed light on healthcare policy or on healthcare delivery and financing. An eligible entry ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207470

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual, Group, or Organization to Recognize Advan...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual, group of individuals, or organization in recognition of substantial advances in seeking climate change solutions. The purpose of the award is to encourage and reward the pursuit of sustainable long-term results that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212060

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Filmmakers to Develop a Documentary Film

Deadline: 01/30/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to develop a documentary film. Eligible applicants are first-time directors currently working on a film of 50 minutes or more. A grand prize and a runner-up prize will be awarded. The film submission must be in the la...

GrantWatch ID#: 220748

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Psychologists to Recognize Transformational and Impac...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International psychologists and groups of psychologists to recognize transformational and impactful work in the field. The award is intended to recognize one-time significant projects as well as a body of work that has fostered change in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224465

Awards to USA and Canada Mental Health and Wellness Organizations for Contributions to Mental ...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Awards to USA and Canada mental health and wellness organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve mental health care for minorities. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge excellence and innovation in the field of minority mental health services...

GrantWatch ID#: 152301

Award and In-Kind Support to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Activist for Promot...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Award of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate activist in recognition of exceptional activities that promote the preservation of freshwater and marine resources. Eligible nominees have championed their cause and garnered pee...

GrantWatch ID#: 181935

Award to a USA Journalist to Recognize Significant Efforts in Reporting on Local Issues

Deadline: 01/31/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA journalist to recognize significant efforts in reporting on local issues. Eligible entries are those related to the environment, science, technology, and public health. The award is intended for pieces that have appeared in local and regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206927

Awards to USA and Canada Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Exceptional History Pr...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits...

GrantWatch ID#: 163017

Grants to USA Publishers and Translators for English Translations of French Literature

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of $5,000 and grants of up to $7,000 to USA publishers and translators to recognize quality English translations of contemporary French literature. Funding is intended to cover publishing and translation expenses for fiction, nonfiction, comics, poetry, and chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 218743

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Vocal Competiti...

Deadline: 02/04/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International singers and actors between the ages of 19 and 32 to participate in a musical theater and opera vocal contest. Contestants are encouraged to choose contrasting songs that display stylistic range and repertoire. The total le...

GrantWatch ID#: 175728

Award to a USA Translator to Recognize Excellence in the Translation of Poetry

Deadline: 02/15/26

Award to a USA translator to recognize excellence in the translation of poetry. The award recipient will be honored for the outstanding translation into English of a poetry collection written in any language. The translated work must be no less than 48 pages and must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 200753

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Students to Recognize Exceptional Pieces ...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' personal p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206453

Awards to USA and Canada Eighth-Grade Students to Recognize Exceptional Pieces of Writing

Deadline: 02/15/26

Awards to USA, Virgin Islands, and Canada eighth-grade students to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Submissions may be made in any genre of writing. The purpose of the program is to recognize the talents of young writers and to emphasize the significance of wri...

GrantWatch ID#: 206454

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Illustrator in Recognition of Exceptional Abilities i...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International illustrator in recognition of exceptional abilities in illustrating children's literature. Eligible applicants have not yet had any graphic or literary work professionally published. Self-published work is acceptable. The submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 225692

Award to a USA Library or Library System for Outstanding Service Within the Labor Community

Deadline: 02/20/26

Award to a USA library to acknowledge outstanding efforts to engage the labor community and bring awareness to the contributions of the labor movement’s role in developing the nation. Qualifying initiatives include outreach projects targeting local labor unions; sign...

GrantWatch ID#: 174852

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Extraordinary Contributions to Referen...

Deadline: 02/20/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of reference librarianship. Eligible contributions may involve writing or publishing books or articles about the reference field; teaching activities that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176026

Award to a USA Librarian, Educator, or Researcher for Contributions to Adult Library Services

Deadline: 02/20/26

Award of $1,250 to a USA current or former librarian, educator, or researcher for extraordinary contributions to adult services at libraries. Contributions will be evaluated based on factors such as creativity and innovation, the impact on others, demonstrated leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 176050

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Significant Achievements in Wildlife ...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for noteworthy contributions to the field of animal conservation. Applicants must contact the funding source to receive a nomination application. This award program is intended to recognize and reward conservationist...

GrantWatch ID#: 176761

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Publishers for Producing Open Access Humanities Books

Deadline: 02/27/26 Conference Date: 01/21/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International publishers to recognize excellence in books published as open access on the topics of history, the environment, or other humanistic disciplines. Funding is intended to support further open-access publishing efforts, to provide f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209626

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Companies in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International companies in recognition of exceptional contributions to the water industry. The purpose of the awards is to honor novel approaches to addressing global water concerns, including scarcity. A variety of prizes are awarded, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225327

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist for a Significant Breakthrough in Cancer Re...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize an original breakthrough or discovery in the field of cancer research. Candidates for this award have furthered cancer prevention, treatments, and early diagnosis. The discovery must have had a significan...

GrantWatch ID#: 172204

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions to the Jewish...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Awards to USA and Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Jewish community. Eligible nominees have demonstrated their dedication to the Jewish community by working for a nonprofit organization that serves the Jewish Community. Nominees wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 217809

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Institutions, and Individuals for Outs...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals to recognize outstanding research, achievements, innovations, and engagement within the health field. The purpose of the award is to honor recipients who have devoted their time to im...

GrantWatch ID#: 218137

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career MD or PhD to Acknowledge Outstanding Con...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International early-career MD or PhD to acknowledge outstanding contributions in the field of autoimmunity research. The purpose of the award is to honor advancements in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of autoimmune diseases. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 225540

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Children and Youth to Honor Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 02/28/26

Awards of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International children and youth to honor environmental initiatives. The purpose of the program is to recognize outstanding efforts to help protect and preserve the environment. Projects must focus on the protection of the nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 226144

Award to a USA Library Organization in Recognition of an Exceptional Professional Development ...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Award of $3,500 to a USA library organization to recognize achievements in the area of professional development. The award honors an institution that offers a workforce development program designed to enhance staff abilities and increase effectiveness in reaching objec...

GrantWatch ID#: 160079

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Librarian to Honor Outstanding Character in a Challen...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International librarian to recognize extraordinary character in the face of a difficult situation. Nominees should demonstrate that they have dealt with challenges with honor and grace. In addition to a generous cash prize, the awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 166587

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Young Artists for Creative Work That Blends Art, Sust...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International young artists for creative work that blends art, sustainability, and new sensory experiences. Eligible applicants are between the ages of 18 and 35 and incorporate elements from multiple media, including sound, scent, data, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225574

Award to a USA or Canada Fire Safety Educator for Outstanding Community Outreach

Deadline: 03/02/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada fire safety teacher to recognize leadership and community safety improvement efforts. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments and marshall's offices. In addition to the cash award for the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 178600

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Educators and Teams for Exceptional Work in Education...

Deadline: 03/03/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individual educators and teams of educators to recognize exceptional contributions in the areas of education research and development. Successful applicants receive a gold medal and a certificate as well as prize money to contin...

GrantWatch ID#: 217789

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group to Recognize Outstanding Contribu...

Deadline: 03/03/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize outstanding contributions to community health. Eligible nominees include health providers working in the community, leaders in charitable organizations, and government workers. The prize is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 225569

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: energy, wetlands, and economics....

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Awards of Charitable Funds and In-Kind Mentoring Services to USA Women in Recognition of Outst...

Deadline: 03/08/26

Awards of $25,000 in charitable funds and in-kind mentoring services to USA and territories women in recognition of outstanding volunteer efforts. The purpose of the award is to honor women who generously volunteer on behalf of their communities. The funding source wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 171057

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Libraries for Exceptional Public Relations Programs

Deadline: 03/13/26

Awards of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include summer reading programs, rebranding efforts, promoting unique archives, community partnerships, and awareness campaigns. Succe...

GrantWatch ID#: 161380

Awards to USA Medical Students to Attend an Annual Meeting on the Topic of Pathology and Relat...

Deadline: 03/13/26

Awards to USA medical students to attend an annual meeting on the topic of pathology and related careers. The award provides funding for travel expenses to the meeting. Selected applicants will learn about training programs, the role of pathologists in healthcare, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225500
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Award to a USA Media Exhibit, Program, or Written Work for Raising Awareness of the History of...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA media exhibit, written work, or public program for an outstanding project that has enhanced public appreciation of North American West history. The prize is awarded to projects that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160702