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 Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to a...
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 $5,000 to Ohio groups of residents for projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots community projects that benefit residents and promo...
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 of up to $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, including local governments, IHEs, school districts, and volunteer centers for materials, supplies, and volunteer support for community service projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of fo...
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 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 ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan and Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include offering support to refugees and immigrants, advancing social justice initiatives, fighting against h...
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...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for law-related activities. Applicants must schedule an appointment with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that help to increase public understanding of the law and supp...
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...
Grant to a USA or International nonprofit, IHE, for-profit, or public international organization for activities to promote labor rights among garment industry workers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds may...
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 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, health, social services, arts and humanities, conservat...
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 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to promote community health and health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit underserved populations, as well as for capacity-building efforts, such as training. Eligible app...
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 ...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches for programs that enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address critical issues in the community. Programs must benefit citizens ...
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 Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...
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...
Awards to Ohio individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits for contributions to the arts and arts education in eligible locations. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community. The awards program celebrates the people, organi...
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 up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, hea...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support innovative projects focusing on the environment and peace initiatives. Funding is intended for small or emerging organizations that lack support from other sources. Areas...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes and address social disparities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that advance health equity. ...
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 donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of hunger relief, nutrition and...
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 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 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 $1,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit African-American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a variety of public charitable purposes, including social services, mentoring and educa...
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 Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding can be used for purchasing land and buildings, construction, refurbishment, renovation, or the creation or enhancement of spaces open to the public. Projects must meet an ur...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic nee...
Grant of $10,000 and additional smaller grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address inequity and social injustice through music. Funding is primarily intended to support performance-based and educational activities. Both operating support and specific proje...
Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...
Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educationa...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for environmental initiatives in the real estate industry. Funding is intended for academic faculty, students, real estate managers, tenants, and building owners. Preference will be given to prop...