Grants for social justice, racial equality, economic justice human rights and social change for individuals, nonprofits, businesses, communities of color and other populations, cultures and religions that have been affected by racial injustice, prejudice and discrimination based upon their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA Native American youth and young adults partnering with nonprofit organizations, schools, or tribal organizations for projects that promote positive change in their communities. Funding is intended to recognize Native youth, ages 18-30, wh...
Fellowships of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers to study race and slavery at a university in the United States. The purpose of the program is to facilitate research regarding the impact of slavery and race on the United States and the world at large...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to strengthen the quality of STEM education for the general public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a broa...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for activities to advance oral health equity. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for strategies to implement reform in systems and structures that fost...
Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to studie...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigati...
Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...
Grants of $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government entities, including public school districts, for the development and expansion of the public works workforce. The purpose of this program is to promote a diverse workforce through training, education,...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of air quality and climate change. Selected award winners are honored for transformative achievements in advancing environmental policy goals and environmental just...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and 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 people car...
Grants to USA scientists and physicians from underrepresented populations to conduct research studies related to health equity and epilepsy. The purpose of this program is to promote career development in the area of academic clinical research. Funding is intended to s...
Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada pediatricians and medical residents for projects to improve children's health and access to healthcare. The purpose of the grant is to meet the health needs of children with a wide-ranging community a...
Grants to USA graduate students at the doctoral level and early career academics for research addressing whether economic equality impacts economic growth and stability. Funding is intended for a broad range of research approaches spanning a variety of academic discipl...
Grants to Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, or Wisconsin agencies and nonprofit organizations for disease detection and support services. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide pr...
Grants to Minnesota industrial facilities in eligible locations to reduce their air pollution emissions. The goal of this program is to improve air quality and human health in Environmental Justice areas of the state. Funding is intended to assist industrial facilities...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education to promote diversity in math and science programs. The purpose of this program is to promote the participation of scientists from underrepresented communities in mathematics and physical sciences. Funding is intended to as...
Award of $10,000 to a USA individual affiliated with an eligible institution to recognize significant contributions to promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce. Nomination criteria include promoting inclusion and belonging, improving health literacy, and upholdi...
Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for the creation of new works of art. Eligible disciplines include theatre, music, dance, literary arts, and visual arts, as well as interdisciplinary work. Funding is intended to support ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable children and their families. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to support direct-service, high-quality programming for children ag...
Awards of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism. Eligible categories of work include newspaper, book, broadcast, magazine, and opinion and analysis. Nominees should demonstrate strong storytelling skills, reportorial ...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies and tribal agencies for transportation infrastructure capital and planning projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that have a si...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and Tribal communities for agricultural projects and programs. Funding is intended to promote youth agricultural education and agriculture community development w...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to address community needs in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested for programs, projects, and other activities. Funding is intended to support activities that will...
Grants to USA, territories, Mexico, and Haiti organizations for general operating support and community projects. Funding is intended for social justice projects that meet critical community needs. Eligible programs are those that align with one of the funding source's...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and consulting firms to conduct research on the efficacy and long-term outcomes of farm-to-school programs. Research projects should focus on broad geographic areas and equity, and should result in the publi...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects working to undo racism and promote social justice and peacemaking. Funding is intended for specific new projects in BIPOC-led organizations, with a preference for smaller organizations who may have dif...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, IHE, tribes, and Native American and Indigenous entities for initiatives to promote environmental justice. Funding is intended for existing or new ...
Grants to Minnesota school districts, charter schools, tribal schools or Cooperative Units to implement a learning framework. Applicants must complete a course in order to qualify. The framework ensures positive results for every student, built on a socially-just and a...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA students, faculty, and staff on university and college campuses for projects to address campus community needs in the wake of the 2024 presidential election. Funding is intended for projects such as service projects, media campaigns, or an...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support progra...
Grant of $25,000 to a USA, Canada, or International PhD student in the final year of study for research addressing violence. Funding is intended for studies related to violence within a broad range of areas including domestic, wars, terrorism, racial, political, and cr...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and groups for projects related to equity and diversity in the musical profession and for the presentation of programs and concerts. Funding is intended for research activities and creative projects ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories doctoral students in social sciences for research on employment-related topics. Priority will be given to students from populations typically underrepresented in the field and those researching BIPOC communities. Topics el...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations working to reduce hate. Funding is intended to support programs that utilize dialogue and education to increase awareness and promote greater compassion in communities.
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, faith-based and community-based organizations, and tribes for research projects related to health information technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, for-profits, and tribes for research addressing cancer and climate change. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is inte...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a cost re...
Grants to USA and territories women or gender-minority-led professional music ensembles of eligible genres to improve the quality of the ensemble's performance. Funding is intended for coaching sessions with professional musicians, followed by recording sessions. Diver...
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 applying. ...
Grants of $75,000 to USA researchers, healthcare professionals, and teams affiliated with qualified institutions to address health equity. Funding is intended for projects that will improve health equity at a community level. Eligible uses of funding include salaries, ...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education to expand and diversify the research workforce. Certain programs require a preliminary proposal prior to the submission of an application. Funding is intended to increase the number of historically underrepresented minorit...
Grants to USA and territories institutions of higher education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government organizations to promote a diverse workforce in the areas of substance use disorder research and pain research. Applicants are advised that required r...
Fellowships of $6,000 to USA underrepresented medical students to gain skills and experience in the field of radiation oncology. Program research tracks include clinical research and basic science research. The goal of the program is to encourage interest in careers in...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations for renewable energy projects. Funding is intended to expand access to solar energy. Priority will be given to applicants led by or serving Black and Indigenous communities, women-led organizations, and ...
Grants and in-kind support of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, school districts, and academic institutions to promote workforce development for underserved students. Funding is intended to provide students with access to high-quality and purpose-driv...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required regist...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators in advancing students' understanding of democracy and...
Grants of $10,000 to USA community-based organizations in partnership with multi-sector agencies for activities that benefit people with epilepsy. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to address education-related determin...