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51 Nova Scotia Awards for Small Business, Nonprofit Leadership, Teachers and Students

51 Awards Grants for Nova Scotia

Awards in recognition of nonprofit leadership, small business management, teacher excellence and student achievement.
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Award to a Canada Physician or Scientist in Recognition of Extraordinary Contributions to Canc...

Deadline 02/27/25

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

Deadline 02/27/25

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

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

Deadline 02/28/25

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 to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Activist for Promoting Marine and Fresh...

Deadline 02/28/25

Award of up to $5,000 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 peer support throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 181935
Upcoming

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and Newsrooms to Recognize Outstanding Wo...

Deadline 02/28/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsrooms to recognize outstanding work in data journalism. Entries may include but are not limited to the following topics: climate change or international conflicts. Awardees will receive a monetary prize, a ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 200429

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist to Recognize Significant Contributions to t...

Deadline 02/28/25

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International scientist to recognize their significant contributions to the field of intelligence or creativity. The award recipient will be required to attend an award ceremony and may be asked to give a presentation. Eligible sci...

GrantWatch ID#: 215535

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

Deadline 02/28/25

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 Librarian to Honor Outstanding Character in a Challen...

Deadline 03/01/25

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

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

Deadline 03/03/25

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 Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline 03/05/25

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: child well-being, rainforest eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Award to a USA or Canada Individual for Contributions to High School Astronomy Education

Deadline 03/15/25

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 149963

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

Deadline 03/31/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individual educators and teams of educators to recognize exceptional work in education research and development. In addition to prize money, winning candidates will receive guidance to initiate a new project or continue their cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 217789

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

Deadline 04/01/25

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

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

Deadline 04/09/25

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
NEW

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

Deadline 04/15/25

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
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student to Recognize Outstanding Achievements

Deadline 04/27/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International student to recognize outstanding achievements. Applicants and nominees will be evaluated based on their creativity and innovation, how they overcome the odds to achieve, their impact on their community and beyond, how they opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 194566
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Educator for Contributions to the Field of Language A...

Deadline 05/01/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International educator to recognize contributions to the field of elementary language arts education. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual who has had a significant impact on the field of literacy, enhanced classroom prac...

GrantWatch ID#: 200118

Award to a USA or Canada English Teacher to Recognize Teaching Excellence

Deadline 05/01/25

Award to a USA or Canada English language arts teacher to honor teaching excellence. The award is intended to recognize a teacher of grades 6-8 who has inspired and motivated students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The winning teacher will be honored at the M...

GrantWatch ID#: 200300

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Musician for Outstanding Orchestral Jewish Music

Deadline 05/02/25

Award of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician to recognize outstanding contributions to orchestral Jewish music. Funding is intended to honor and publicize new, Jewish-themed musical scores. The focus for this year's competition is works for choir, symph...

GrantWatch ID#: 197176

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit or For-Profit for Climate Change Initiatives

Deadline 05/13/25 LOI Date: 02/28/25

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization in recognition of an exceptional initiative to address climate change. Applicants are required to submit a first-round application prior to the full application. Submissions will be graded ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 218382
NEW

Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators, and Grants to Canada Publishers for O...

Deadline 05/15/25

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. The purpose of this program is to recognize exemplary artistic and literary publications. Awards will be given for books...

GrantWatch ID#: 170025

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

Deadline 05/15/25

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

Prize to a USA, Canada, and International Institution or Individual for New Media Projects in ...

Deadline 05/15/25

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 will...

GrantWatch ID#: 180734
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Author for an Excellent Book on the Post-Columbus His...

Deadline 05/15/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 180737
NEW

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

Deadline 05/20/25

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
Upcoming

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

Deadline 05/29/25

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 of en...

GrantWatch ID#: 189502
NEW

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

Deadline 05/31/25

Awards of $100 and $500 to USA, Canada, and International instructors to recognize mastery in marketing education. Eligible educators should demonstrate teaching excellence, innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and successful teaching activities, practices, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147596
NEW

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

Deadline 05/31/25

Awards of $100 and $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, technique, or occur...

GrantWatch ID#: 147597
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Mathematician or Group of Mathematicians for Importan...

Deadline 05/31/25

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International mathematician or group of mathematicians to recognize significant contributions to math education. Nominations should include a description of the noteworthy contributions made by the nominee and evidence of the impact...

GrantWatch ID#: 160647
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Math Program for Promoting Mathematics Degrees and Ca...

Deadline 05/31/25

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International program for promoting the participation of underrepresented groups in mathematics. The purpose of this award is to recognize programs that encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to pursue mathematics d...

GrantWatch ID#: 196725
NEW

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research Reports on the Effects of Ma...

Deadline 06/01/25

Awards of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International massage therapists for outstanding research reports that communicate clinical findings about the effects of massage on health issues. Awards are intended to develop the research skills of massage therapists and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 159195
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist to Recognize Scholarly Contributions

Deadline 06/05/25

Award of $4,500 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 demonstrate th...

GrantWatch ID#: 203051

Award to a Nova Scotia Artist or Artist Group to Honor Contributions to the Local Acadian Cu...

Deadline 06/15/25

Award of $5,000 to a Nova Scotia artist or artistic group in recognition of creative work that honors the Acadian native culture. The prize is intended to honor local creative and interpretive artists working in any medium that produce unique artwork that reflect Acadi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181075
NEW

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers in Recognition of Research About the Brai...

Deadline 06/15/25

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 and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195895
NEW

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Enterprises in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline 06/23/25

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 pres...

GrantWatch ID#: 203910
Upcoming

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

Deadline 06/24/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International female entrepreneurs from any sector in recognition of their achievements and to provide support for business development and growth. Award recipients will receive financial support; human support, including training, coaching, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151419
Upcoming

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs in Recognition of Innovative Busi...

Deadline 06/24/25

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 given f...

GrantWatch ID#: 203490

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline 06/30/25

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 from th...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Musician or Musical Scholar for Contributions to the ...

Deadline 08/15/25

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International musician or musical scholar for contributions to the field of historical music. Funding may be used for recordings, monographs, articles, editions, public performances, and other projects. Funding is intended as a gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 158738

Award to a Canada Engineer or Scientist to Recognize Excellence in Research

Deadline 08/31/25

Award of $10,000 to a Canada engineer or scientist for exceptional scientific research. Eligible nominees are below the age of forty. The purpose of this program is to recognize excellence in research, as well as to advance the fields of engineering and science in Cana...

GrantWatch ID#: 189506

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Groups, and Affiliated Societies to Ho...

Deadline 09/01/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. At least one of the $500 prizes will honor protection efforts related to orchid species native to the United State...

GrantWatch ID#: 159984
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline 09/15/25

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timeline...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645
NEW

Awards to Canadian Artists for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts

Deadline 10/05/25

Awards of $25,000 to Canadian artists to acknowledge outstanding achievements in the fields of media arts, visual arts, and fine crafts. Nominations will be accepted for artists to recognize excellent achievements, excellence in fine crafts, and notable contributions t...

GrantWatch ID#: 171072
Upcoming

Award to a Canada Fine Craft Artist to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to the Field

Deadline 10/05/25

Award to a Canada fine craft artist to recognize exceptional contributions to the field. Nominations will be accepted for artists and artisans working in beading, glass, book binding, gold or silver jewelry, ceramics, textiles, furniture, or other fine crafts. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 213385
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Educator in Computer Science or Enginee...

Deadline 12/15/25

Award of $10,000 plus travel expenses to a USA, Canada, or International professor of computing education at an undergraduate IHE for excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to educators who have been teaching for ten years or less. Applications will be evalua...

GrantWatch ID#: 165835
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Historian for Outstanding Historical Research Related...

Deadline 12/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175931
NEW

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit for Outstanding Contributions to Humanitari...

Deadline Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for human...

GrantWatch ID#: 146363

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Group to Recognize Humanitarian Effor...

Deadline Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group to recognize humanitarian efforts. The award is intended to honor the exceptional impact that the nominees' actions have made on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes in the face of adversit...

GrantWatch ID#: 189622

Awards to USA and Canada Authors to Recognize Outstanding Middle-Grade Manuscripts with Jewish...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada authors to recognize new outstanding manuscripts appropriate for children between the ages of 9 and 12. Eligible books include prose manuscripts and graphic novels. Submissions must have Jewish content, such as Jewish character...

GrantWatch ID#: 191062

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Hospitality Industry Employees to Recognize Outstandi...

Deadline Ongoing

Awards of up to $5,000 and awards of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International employees in the hospitality industry to recognize exceptional customer service. The purpose of the award is to honor front-line employees who improve the customer experience and exemp...

GrantWatch ID#: 202742
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