145 International Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

145 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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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and First Nations for Community-Based Arts Activities

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants and awards to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and First Nations Bands for community-based arts activities. First-time applicants must complete the online registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 169447
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Institutions for Contributions to Sus...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and institutions to recognize outstanding contributions to the fields of environmental preservation, sustainability, and the natural sciences. Nominations will be considered for those who have contributed to env...

GrantWatch ID#: 161648
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Prize to a USA, Canada, and International Institution or Individual for New Media Projects in ...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Prize of $4,000 to a USA, Canada, and International institution or individual for a project that combines digital technology and history. The purpose of the award program is to support and honor work on a media project that is open to the public. Eligible projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 180734
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Author to Recognize a Publication on the Post-Columbu...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International author to recognize a publication on the post-Columbus history of North America. This award is intended to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in historical research. Biographies, monographs, and works of synthes...

GrantWatch ID#: 180737
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Contributions in Music

Deadline: 05/17/26

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

Prizes to Canada Scholars to Recognize Outstanding Research Contributions in Various Fields

Deadline: 05/28/26

Prizes to Canada scholars to recognize outstanding contributions in various fields. Prizes are intended to honor scholars for exceptional research conducted at hospitals, scientific or research institutes, universities, or other similar institutions in the fields ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189502

Awards to Israel and International Innovators for Leadership in Sustainability

Deadline: 05/28/26

Awards to Israel and International innovators from eligible countries to recognize their leadership in sustainability. This award is intended for people ages 18 to 35 who have proven excellence in problem-solving environmental and sustainability challenges in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228248

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Earth Research

Deadline: 05/29/26

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

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Recognize Mastery in Marketing Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $250 and an award of $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors to recognize mastery in marketing education. Eligible educators should demonstrate excellence in teaching practice, innovation in curriculum design, and a strong teaching philosophy....

GrantWatch ID#: 147596

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Instructors to Recognize Outstanding Accomplishments ...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $250 and an award of $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors at academic institutions to recognize outstanding accomplishments in marketing education. Eligible innovations include a singular and specific task, drill, initiative, coursework, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 147597

Award to a USA or Canada IHE Mathematics Department in Recognition of an Outstanding Program

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada higher education mathematics department in recognition of an outstanding program. This award recognizes a department that has contributed significantly to the field by undertaking an unusual or particularly effective program of v...

GrantWatch ID#: 160648

Awards to Ontario Female High-School Graduates who Have Been Accepted to a Canadian University...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards of $200 to Ontario female high-school graduates in eligible regions who have been accepted to a Canadian university. Eligible recipients are chosen based on their leadership skills, community and school service, academic performance, or financial need. Reci...

GrantWatch ID#: 167114

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for an Outstanding Mathematical Paper

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for an outstanding mathematical paper. The purpose of the program is to honor and recognize an author for a noteworthy expository contribution to mathematics research literature. Eligible papers must ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 219925

Award to a USA, Canada, or Mexico Student for Notable Research in the Study of Mathematics

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,200 to a USA, Canada, or Mexico individual for notable research in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to a student or group of students for outstanding research work during their undergraduate period. The resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 219935

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematics Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for noteworthy contributions in mathematics education. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to mathematicians for lasting impacts and improvements in educational outcomes for pre-college st...

GrantWatch ID#: 219942

Award to a Canada MD or PhD for Exceptional Contributions to the Research of Diabetes

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award to a Canada MD or PhD in recognition of exceptional contributions to the research of diabetes. Nominations are submitted by the nominees' peers and are assessed based on the nominees' leadership abilities, volunteerism, research successes, and the impact the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221404

Award to a Canada Early-Career Researcher for Outstanding Contributions to Diabetes Research

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award to a Canada early-career researcher in recognition of outstanding contributions to diabetes research. Nominations are submitted by the nominees' peers and are assessed based on the nominees' volunteerism, research successes, professional progress, and academ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221405

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Youth for Innovative Ideas to Address Marine Issues

Deadline: 05/31/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International young people for innovative ideas to address marine issues. The prize is open to youth and young adults, aged 15 to 30, with creative solutions to issues including the loss of marine biodiversity, reducing or mitigating the...

GrantWatch ID#: 221621

Award to a Nova Scotia Teacher, Supervisor, or Administrator to Recognize Contributions to the...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Award to a Nova Scotia health and physical education teacher, supervisor, or administrator to recognize outstanding contributions to the development of physical and health education. Eligible nominees are individuals who have demonstrated leadership on multiple le...

GrantWatch ID#: 158397

Awards to Nova Scotia Provincial and Regional Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Health ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to Nova Scotia elementary, middle, or secondary health education teachers in eligible school boards for outstanding teaching achievements. Two levels of nominations are offered: regional nominations and provincial/regional nominations. The purpose of the aw...

GrantWatch ID#: 158398

Awards to Nova Scotia Teachers for Excellence in the Fields of Health and Physical Education

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to Nova Scotia young teachers to recognize exceptional contributions to the fields of physical education and health education. Awards are intended to honor individual PE and health teachers, up to the age of 34, who demonstrate excellence and exemplify outs...

GrantWatch ID#: 192466

Awards to USA Translators to Recognize Exceptional Work in the Translation of Book-Length Work...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International translators to recognize exceptional work in the translation of book-length works in Japanese. Eligible entries include short story collections, memoirs, novels, essays, manga, poetry, and drama. Applicants may submit unpub...

GrantWatch ID#: 195593

Awards to Nova Scotia Teachers in Recognition of Exceptional Physical Education Instruction

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to Nova Scotia teachers in eligible school boards in recognition of exceptional physical education instruction. The award is open to teachers in elementary, middle school, and secondary school. The purpose of the award is to honor teachers who have instille...

GrantWatch ID#: 220550

Awards to Alberta Students to Recognize Contributions in Community Service

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to Alberta individual students to recognize outstanding contributions in community service. Applicants are required to register prior to applying. This recognition is designed to honor exceptional students who have demonstrated a strong and sustained commit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221450

Award to USA, Canada, and International Authors, Editors, or Publishers to Recognize an Outsta...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Award of $200 to USA, Canada, and international authors, editors, or publishers to recognize an outstanding book in English. Winners will receive a monetary prize as well as recognition and accolades. The prize is awarded to an author of a published work that comb...

GrantWatch ID#: 222573

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

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 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

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

Deadline: 06/16/26 Conference Date: 05/13/26

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

Deadline: 06/16/26 Conference Date: 05/13/26

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
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Award to a Canada Composer to Recognize the Outstanding Creation and Performance of Chamber Mu...

Deadline: 06/19/26

Award of $7,500 to a Canada composer 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 two years 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
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Awards to Canada Emerging Theater Directors in Recognition of Exceptional Talent and to Assist...

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 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

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, 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