126 International Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

126 Awards Grants for International

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 British Columbia Businesses, School and Community Groups, and Individuals for Except...

Deadline: 02/08/26

Awards to British Columbia businesses, school and community groups, and individuals to acknowledge exceptional environmental protection activities in eligible regions. Awards are presented to nominees whose work has focused on environmental education, energy conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217786
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Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Literature

Deadline: 02/11/26

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 priz...

GrantWatch ID#: 158724
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Awards to Canada Authors to Recognize Excellence in Creating Nonfiction Works of Literature

Deadline: 02/11/26

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 histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 181425

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, 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 an Ontario Spoken Word Artist or Poet to Recognize Excellent Literary Contributions i...

Deadline: 02/25/26

Award of $10,000 to an Ontario spoken word artist or poet to recognize excellence in poetry in eligible locations. The awardee will promote literary arts, enhance the profile of writers, and serve as a literary ambassador. Applicants must have already published a body ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226798

Award to a Canada Physician or Scientist in Recognition of Extraordinary Contributions to Canc...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Award of $50,000 to a Canada physician or scientist in recognition of extraordinary contributions to the field of cancer research and treatment. The award is intended for a Canadian citizen with an academic appointment who has made a transformational, internationally r...

GrantWatch ID#: 149294

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 Canada Scientists and Physicians to Recognize Outstanding Work in the Field of Brain...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Awards of $50,000 to Canada scientists and physicians to recognize outstanding work to treat, cure, or ameliorate brain or heart conditions. The awards are intended for Canadian citizens who have made exceptional contributions to their fields. This award is issued with...

GrantWatch ID#: 180291

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

Deadline: 02/27/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

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

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

Deadline: 02/28/26

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

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 Canada Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to Environmental Stud...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Award to a Canada individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to environmental studies. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has devoted their time to researching or improving the relationship between humans and the environment. Eligible no...

GrantWatch ID#: 218580

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, 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 to Canada Arts Managers to Recognize Outstanding Achievement and Support Professional D...

Deadline: 03/05/26

Awards of $10,000 to Canada arts managers at professional arts organizations to acknowledge outstanding achievement. The monetary awards are intended to be used for professional development and mentoring opportunities for selected mid-career arts managers. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160587

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 and In-Kind Support for Quebec Young Entrepreneurs in Recognition of Exceptional Contri...

Deadline: 03/11/26

Awards of $2,500 and in-kind support for Quebec young entrepreneurs in recognition of exceptional contributions to the province's business sector. In addition to a monetary prize, winners will receive mentorship. The purpose of the competition is to honor individuals w...

GrantWatch ID#: 219035

Award to a Canada Classical Musician in Recognition of Exceptional Talent

Deadline: 03/12/26

Award of $30,000 to a Canada classical musician in recognition of exceptional musical talent and important contributions to Canadian and international music. Application and nomination forms must indicate how the nominee incorporates equity, diversity, and inclusion in...

GrantWatch ID#: 193492

Awards to English-Speaking Immigrants to Israel for Contributions to the Development of the St...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Awards to English-speaking immigrants to Israel for significant contributions to the country. Awards are intended to recognize the outstanding achievements of immigrants from Western countries who have moved to Israel since 1948. A prize will be awarded in each of six ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157483

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Outstanding Research Papers Related to F...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for outstanding research papers related to food and foodways. Eligible entries incorporate current folkloric viewpoints in their studies. Winning students, who will present their papers at the...

GrantWatch ID#: 222543

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Teachers and Administrators for Outstandi...

Deadline: 03/18/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers and administrators for outstanding contributions to the field of education. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional educators who have exhibited dedication and commitment to preparing students for succe...

GrantWatch ID#: 193851

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Outstanding Contrib...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the pursuit of peace and security. Eligible topics for submission include pandemics, human rights, climate change, cybersecurity, education, autonomous...

GrantWatch ID#: 225675

Fellowships to USA Poets to Undertake Impactful Civic Projects and Create New Work

Deadline: 03/24/26

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA and territories poets to engage in impactful civic projects and the creation of new work. Selected fellows are official poet laureates with a history of published work who are recognized in their field. The program is intended to recognize...

GrantWatch ID#: 207004

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Youth for Environmental Advocacy

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico youth to honor environmental protection efforts. The award program recognizes young activists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental initiatives. Grant winners will receive cash prizes, a professionally produced ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155875

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Dance Teachers to Recognize Contributions to the Field

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International educators to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of dance. Eligible recipients are dance teachers working in schools, private studios, IHEs, conservatories, and other venues. The purpose of this program is to honor ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180170

Awards to Ontario Teachers to Recognize Excellence and Innovation in Classroom Education

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to Ontario teachers to recognize excellence in teaching. Awards are intended to honor exceptional teachers in publicly funded schools in the elementary school, secondary school, and beginning teacher (within the first five years of teaching) categories. Nominees...

GrantWatch ID#: 180527

Awards to Quebec Artists, Collectives, and Music Organizations to Recognize the Production of ...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards of $3,000 to Quebec artists, artist collectives, and music organizations to recognize the production of music that reflects and celebrates cultural diversity. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge works that involve a wide range of expressions and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213007

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematical Research

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for contributions in mathematical research. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to authors for outstanding publications in the field. Eligible publications include notable surveys, books, or ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 219939

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for a Notable Contribution to the Study of...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for notable contributions in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to an author of a written work that has had lasting importance or fundamental impact on the developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 219940

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Children to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Ad...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International children to recognize exceptional contributions to advocating for children's rights. Eligible nominees are between the ages of 12 and 18 and have demonstrated a history of fighting for the rights of children. Nominees' efforts m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226293

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Holocaust Research and Writing

Deadline: 04/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada or International individual for scholarly research and writing on the Holocaust. Only books containing new research on the Holocaust, or its antecedents and aftermath, will be considered. Research accuracy, methodology, scholarship, literary meri...

GrantWatch ID#: 170921

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Poets for Outstanding Humorous Poems

Deadline: 04/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International poets and authors of any age to recognize outstanding humorous poems. Works that have been previously published as well as unpublished works are eligible. In addition to the cash prizes for first-, second-, and third-place winne...

GrantWatch ID#: 200765

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Residents of Pathology to Attend an Annual Meeting

Deadline: 04/07/26

Awards of up to $1,200 to USA, Canada, and International residents of pathology to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to pay for travel expenses to attend the meeting. Selected applicants are expected to focus their meeting attendance on the field of informa...

GrantWatch ID#: 225498

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Outstanding Contributions to Communica...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding contributions to communication sciences. The purpose of this program is to honor an individual who has enhanced the quality of clinical care in speech-language pathology and/or audiology. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158467

Awards to USA and Canada Youth for Outstanding Contributions to the Community and the Environm...

Deadline: 04/15/26 LOI Date: 03/15/26

Awards of $10,000 to USA and Canada youth, ages 8 to 18 years, to recognize outstanding contributions to their communities, the environment, and society. Awards are intended for recipients to continue their public service activity or may be applied to higher education ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178282
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Prizes to Canada Artists and Artistic Partnerships to Recognize Career Achievement and Creativ...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Awardsof up to $50,000 to Canada individuals or artistic partnerships to recognize career achievement and creative excellence. The prize is awarded to artists in the genres of music and dance. The prize is intended to recognize the highest level of artistic excellence ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194929
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Awards to Canada Museums and Nonprofit Art Galleries to Purchase Artworks by Canadian Artists

Deadline: 04/15/26

Awards to a Canada museums and nonprofit art galleries, including IHE art galleries, to purchase artworks by Canadian artists. Funding is intended for artworks in the fields of sculpture and painting that are purchased from an artist through a Canadian art dealer or di...

GrantWatch ID#: 195060

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Senior Folklore Scholar to Recognize Lifetime Achieve...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International senior scholar to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor outstanding scholarly work over the course of the individual's career. In addition to the monetary a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222474