Discover grants that promote social justice, equity, and human and civil rights. Funding supports advocacy, initiatives, and programs that address discrimination and promote inclusion. Additional grants empower marginalized and underserved communities impacted by systemic injustice, racial injustice, prejudice, and discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
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Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that benefit disadvantaged individuals and that provide emergency disaster relief. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that help individuals become self-suf...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance equity in healthcare and improve maternal and child health. Funding is intended to support initiatives that reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and reduce the rates of both preterm births and cesare...
Grants to USA youth-serving sports organizations to foster diversity and accessibility in the sport of lacrosse. Funding is intended for projects to enable individuals with disabilities to participate as well as for projects that promote accessibility and inclusiv...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, ...
Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students from underrepresented communities of color to pursue degrees in psychology. The purpose of the scholarship program is to support students seeking a psychology degree in clinical psycho...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and organizations for economic justice, environmental justice, and gender justice projects. Funding supports innovative advocacy, research, implementation efforts, and other initiatives that promote meaningful social chan...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...
Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit the Latino community and address social inequities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives created by and for the Latino community to meet its needs and ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to promote social change in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that promote environmental, economic, and social justice, as well as redistributing wealth, power, and resources. Applicants ...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, child welfare agencies, and administrative offices of relevant courts, in partnership with tribes and other agencies, to benefit children affected by substance abuse. Applicants are advised that require...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International high school, college, and university students to participate in a competition for presenting innovative ideas on how to create change. Students will compete for prizes based on essays or video presentations that addre...
Scholarship to USA medical students for professional and educational advancement. The scholarship is intended to support students with financial. The goal of the program is to support medical practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds in order to better suppor...
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams for projects addressing challenges affecting society and the environment. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to concerns regarding community activation, c...
Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for initiatives to combat health disparities experienced by underserved communities. Funding is available for activities to benefit recent immigrants, low-income neighborhoods, and communities of color. Eligible acti...
Grants to New York grassroots organizations to curb the use of tobacco products in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to address tobacco-related health disparities for populations particularly affected by the commercial tobacco industry's promotional acti...
Grants to New York City organizations to maintain and enhance outdoor recreational areas. Funding may be used for programs related to arts and culture, environmental action, health and wellness, open space stewardship, organizational development, and youth develop...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified organizations for sociology research projects with the potential to promote social change. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on improving systems and ser...
Grants of up to $50,000 per year to New York City nonprofit organizations for activities to improve outdoor spaces for the benefit of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects and programs to manage, enhance, and advocate for open sp...
Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for program and organizational assistance. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses and innovative programs that benefit underserved communities in ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International teams for research projects related to interior design. Funding is intended to support projects that produce design principles, tools, and guidelines to benefit designers in the field. Projects will ultimately be developed ...
Awards of $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding work championing the rights of individuals with mental health needs. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals who have made great strides in advocating for the human rights of...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...
In-kind grant valued at up to $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International organization to increase social impact. The purpose of the program is to provide professional marketing, design, branding, strategy, and AI support services to an organization that can convin...
Grants and technical assistance to USA city and county governments for financial empowerment initiatives. Funding supports the development of strategic plans, community engagement, and policies that improve financial stability, expand wealth-building opportunities...
Grants of up to $4,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, equipment, capacity building, and direct services. Eligible p...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives to address health disparities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that provide osteopathic healthcare in disadvantage...
Grants of $15,000 and in-kind support to New York City nonprofit organizations to support their communities. Funding is intended to support applicants working to address challenges in their neighborhoods, advance social justice, and create lasting community change...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to addre...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA early career professionals and doctoral students to pursue clinical or research projects in the focus area of social justice. Successful applicants will have access to a mentor who will offer support, feedback, and guidance. Eligible ...
Grant of $7,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist or graduate student for research studies and programs addressing antisemitism. Funding is intended for the development, design, or implementation of research projects or programs that reduce antisemit...
Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators ...
Grants to USA newspapers and newspaper associations for initiatives that promote the advancement of the newspaper industry. Funding is intended for programs that support the creation of sustainable business models, educational activities for the advancement of lea...
Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to plan large-scale studies on developing equitable educational systems. Applicants must submit an Intent to ...
Grants and in-kind support to New York City community-based nonprofit organizations to support operations and capacity building. Funding is intended for applicants that provide programming to children and youth from underserved populations and work to reduce inequ...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve lives by promoting educational opportunities, access to health care, and a more tolerant civil society. The Foundation supports programs...
Grants to USA native entities, including Native Hawaiian organizations, Tribes, and Alaska entities for programs and projects to foster digital equity among Native populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to apply...
Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for capacity-building projects, small capital purchases, and programmatic expenses. Focus areas for this year include housing, equity...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that address critical societal issues. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental challenges. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journ...
Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on equal opportunity for all residents. Preference will be given to low-income and historically disenfr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, a...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that all residents have adequate nutritional security to support their health, growth, and well-being. Eligible ap...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues peopl...
Fellowships to USA journalists for projects addressing healthcare topics. Participants will receive an award, project funding, in-kind support, and opportunities to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. Preference will be given to projects with a focus on h...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and high school and youth football organizations to promote the sport of football among young people across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach....
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to strengthen African American communities in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs and projects that reduce inequities in the Afri...
Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended for opportunities that promote academic achievement, economic self-sufficiency, equity and social justice, physical and m...