136 Nova Scotia Awards for Excellence, Leadership, and Impact

136 Awards Grants for Nova Scotia

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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Award to a Canada Museum or Nonprofit Art Gallery to Purchase Artworks by Canadian Artists

Deadline: 04/22/26

Award to a Canada museum or nonprofit art gallery, 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 Funding Source Member to Recognize Outstanding Volunt...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International funding source member to recognize outstanding volunteerism. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor a service volunteer who demonstrates commitment and dedication to supporting, promoting, and growing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222907

Award to a USA K-6 Teacher to Recognize Achievement in Writing Instruction

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA K-6 teacher to recognize excellence in helping students improve in writing. Applicants should explain and demonstrate their philosophy about writing instruction and student progress. In addition, teachers must provide student writing sampl...

GrantWatch ID#: 160630

Awards to Canada Authors, Translators, and Illustrators for Outstanding Works of Literature

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to Canada authors, translators, and illustrators, and grants to Canada publishers for outstanding works of literature in a variety of genres. First-time applicants must confirm eligibility before applying. The purpose of this program is to recognize exempla...

GrantWatch ID#: 170025

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Focus on Local Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations to recognize programs that serve local communities. Organizations are nominated by the funding source and winners will be determined by votes. Awards will recognize activities addressing education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195479

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

Deadline: 05/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 200118

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

Deadline: 05/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200300

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors to Recognize an Outstanding Work in the Field...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $2,500 and an award of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International authors to recognize contributions to the field of Jewish thought. The award recipient will be honored for an outstanding work of nonfiction that explores modern Jewish thought and increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 202025

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Team to Honor Exceptional Contributions...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to honor exceptional contributions to pancreatic cancer research. Eligible nominees must hold an MD or PhD degree or the equivalent and have demonstrable expertise in the field. Preference will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 227545

Awards to USA and Canada Residents of Pathology for Travel Expenses and Registration Fees

Deadline: 05/05/26

Awards of up to $400 and up to $1,200 to USA and Canada residents of pathology for travel expenses and registration fees. The intent of this award is to introduce pathology residents to leadership opportunities and to the specialty's challenges. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 225499

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Award to a Nova Scotia Artist to Recognize Outstanding Cultural and Artistic Contributions

Deadline: 06/15/26

Award to a Nova Scotia artist for significant contributions to the province’s cultural life. The award is intended to honor a professional artist who works in any medium and has been recognized by their peers. The recipient will select an emerging artist or cult...

GrantWatch ID#: 169431

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

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181075

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: 04/30/26

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: 04/30/26

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
Upcoming

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