American Speech-Language-Hearing (ASH) Foundation – Supports innovative studies that foster new research ideas and directions for investigators, and that will advance knowledge, tools, and techniques in communication sciences and disorders. (Up to $75k/1-2 years)

Creative Capital Awards – A pioneering venture philanthropy that helps artists working in all creative disciplines realize their visions and build sustainable practices. It provides unrestricted project grants which can be drawn down over a multi-year period, bespoke professional development services, and community-building opportunities. ($15k-$50k/multi-year potential)

James S. McDonnell Opportunity Awards – Seed funds that help design and carry out new studies motivated by questioning, revisiting, or re-examining the current state of academic knowledge of human cognition and behavior using a dynamic, context-sensitive lens. (up to $250k/2-4 years)

National Endowment for the Humanities – Offers fellowships to individual scholars pursuing projects that embody exceptional research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing. Applications must clearly articulate a project’s value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both. ($60k/6-12 months)