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.
Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit organization or public agency to lead and manage a prize to advance health initiatives. Funding is intended to promote health equity, a culture of healthy living, and transform neighborhoods, businesses, and schools to achieve health and wellness for all.
Grants to USA community-based organizations for programs and activities that address issues related to environmental health and social justice. Funding is intended to support projects that help groups advance their objectives, increase capacity, strengthen leadership skills, or provide training and education. The grant pro...
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for a case involved in civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is usually intended for one particular case, but occasionally ...
Grant of up to $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International student, faculty member, research intern, or association management professional to conduct research addressing nonprofit membership and member-based association management. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before submitting a full grant proposal....
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit institutions and organizations and individuals for research projects that improve the healthcare system. Funding is intended for innovative research with the potential to have a positive impact on the healthcare system by improving efficiency, quality, access to care, preparedness, an...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic institutions, public entities, private nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and for-profit organizations for research projects that benefit women and girls. Funding is intended for projects to study relevant gender equity initiatives and to assess how effectively t...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to promote equality among diverse populations in eligible regions. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is available for start-up costs, capital financing, general operating support, project or pro...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for projects that further the careers of women in eligible fields. A letter of intent or an initial proposal may be required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to promote gender equity in STEM field recruitment, retention,...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofits, agencies, and public schools and IHEs to provide support to communities in eligible locations in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to help small towns respond and recover to challenges affecting vulnerable residents due to the pandemic. Requests will al...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs and projects that promote social justice, economic opportunities, and political equality for women and girls. New applicants and activities receive preference. Eligible applications are located in and serve the re...
Grant of $5,000 to a USA filmmaker to create a film with a social justice theme. Funding is intended to support the production of creative and high-quality films that inspire social change. Eligible films must be based on the experience of South Asian Americans and must represent South Asian individuals in the cast, crew, ...
Fellowships to USA students of color to acquire journalism experience in one of nine media outlets around the country. The fellowship program supports students who are interested in careers that combine media, technology, and journalism. The program addresses the barriers of access to early career opportunities many studen...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies in eligible locations to address community needs, including needs related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis and recent social unrest. Applicants should contact a program officer prior to submitting an application. Applicants must serve the residents of the ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public entities in eligible areas for programs that promote economic and racial equity for local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, economic and community development, education and...
Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research on policies that improve the lives of American children and youth between the ages of 5 and 25. Funding is intended to support research that reduces inequality in the social, academic, economic, and behavioral, outcomes of young people. Funding is available for major grants...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth through reducing inequality. Funding is intended for evidence-based projects that use research to reduce inequality among USA youth, ages 5 through 25, thereby improving their lives and helping all youth to succeed. The Foundation seeks studies that identi...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community mobilization, and healing justice. The purpose of the grant program is to support the lea...
Grants to USA scholars to support research on the economic, political, and social effects of the shifting ethnic and racial composition on the nation. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent mass protests, funding is intended for research in the context of ...
Grants to USA scholars for economic research related to psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and recent mass protests, funding is intended for research that addresses the political, economic, or psych...
Grants to USA scholars for research that addresses multiple factors contributing to inequality. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent mass protests, funding is intended for research in the context of these crises, which examines economic, po...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for public policy initiatives to advance economic mobility and racial equity in the Great Lakes region. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Program areas include culture, environment, democracy, education ...
Grants to USA investigators for research in all areas of social science that relate to decision-making. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent mass protests, funding is intended for research that addresses the political, economic, or psychological disrupti...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and schools to expand educational opportunities for minority children and youth. A letter of inquiry is required before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote educational equity and strengthen a diversified educator workforce.
Grants to USA and Canada charitable and nonprofit organizations for projects that address inequities that have been worsened by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Preference will be given to organizations with a wider geographic reach and with scalable programs. Applications must also address one or more of the four Fund...
Award of $30,000 to a USA individual to recognize artistic contributions that have enhanced the community. The award recipient will also receive additional financial and in-kind support for further learning, collaboration, and professional development. The purpose of this program is to honor an artist, civic design profess...
Award of $25,000 and in-kind services to a USA author for an outstanding work of literature that addresses issues related to social equality. The awardee will also receive a publishing contract. Eligible submissions are novels in progress that align with the principles advocated by the award.
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA institutions and individuals for historical research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that explore the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Minority and underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for innovative legal projects and programs. Funding is intended to serve urgent public needs related to access to justice, equality, and public understanding of the legal system. Proposals should address the needs of underserved communities.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible cities to improve health outcomes among pregnant and postpartum women in the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. The purpose of this program is to promote health equity and decrease the rate of maternal mortality. Proposals are welcome from community-base...
Fellowships and in-kind support to USA individuals for projects that promote social justice and address challenges related to inequality and climate change. Eligible expenses include project-related costs, including but not limited to, research, conference fees, website development, travel, and living expenses.
Competition for USA nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and IHEs to develop innovative programs that promote equity and progress for women. Applicants must register prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the program is to expand women's power and influence, so that women of all backgrounds, especially...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to support activities that promote justice and liberation. Applicants seeking multi-year grants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations that are actively responding to oppression and are creating relationships with fron...
Grant to a USA university-based research institute, school, or center to foster youth-focused research partnerships with nonprofit organizations or public agencies. The purpose of the program is to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. Eligible partnerships will focus on serving youth in the areas of justice, education, men...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for grassroots efforts that promote social justice. Priority will be given to projects with small budgets that lack access to mainstream sources of funding. Other priorities for funding include supporting groups that have democratic, diverse, and representative leadership structures an...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scholars, activists, and leaders to participate in a fellowship program in Washington, DC. Participants will research, collaborate, and develop strategies to build democracy. Applicants must be available to work in residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies in...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimination, to assist government agencies to be more accountable...
Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award is intended to recognize significant accomplishments by indi...
Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA individuals for social sciences research. Priority will be given to proposals from scholars who are underrepresented in the social sciences. The purpose of this program is to support research that identifies barriers to economic mobility and access to opportunity. ...
Grants to USA nonprofits organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry across the USA. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an online application.
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to ensure justice for and protect the human rights of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated populations impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to support efforts and activities that address health, safety, and human rights of the incarcerated, as well ...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and international graduate students and early-career researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofits, government agencies, or institutions for innovative projects in psychology. Funding is intended to support education, intervention, and research projects that use psychology to add...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote solutions to the climate crisis. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial and economic justice, corporate and political accountability; voice, creativity, and culture; and an inclusive clean economy. The Foundation’s four focus are...
Grants to USA, Mexico, and Haiti nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government entities for programs and services that improve the quality of life for underserved children. Focus areas include working families, equitable communities, and thriving children. The Funding Source works nationally throughout the U.S. and ...
Grants of $1,000 to USA grassroots organizations working to promote environmental justice and social change. Funding may be used for community organizing in the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. This program supports organizations seeking to further their mission through collaboration and networking wi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for events, activities, and convenings that promote oral health. Funding will be provided for proposals that focus on reducing oral health disparities and advancing health equity. The funding source collaborates with partners in communities across the United States, connecting key sta...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, agencies, and IHEs to support qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research on population health, equity, and well-being. Priority is given to research that examines the health impacts of interventions that address issues outside the domain of health care servi...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International social change organizations (including nonprofits and for-profits) that are in the early stages of their development for programs and projects that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives o...
Grants to USA and Israel organizations for programs and projects that promote social justice and human rights. Funding is intended to support social change projects that specifically focus on the areas of health and mental health, human rights, educational opportunity, Jewish life, and strengthening Israeli democracy. ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that are working to reduce health disparities and improve community health navigation. Funding is intended to enable individuals throughout the world to achieve the best possible health. The overall focus of this program is health equity, helping people overc...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and initiatives that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. Grants may be used for projects, general support, and collaborative efforts, as well as to build capacity for organizations working in the Foundation's areas of interest. The Foundation sup...