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 to Minnesota CBOs to reduce the use of tobacco. Funding is intended to support community-driven projects that effect sustainable changes to lessen tobacco use and exposure to second-hand smoke. Priority will be given to proposals serving communities that are dis...
Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools to work in partnership with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality in youth outcomes. Proposals are welcome in the areas of justice, education, mental he...
Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that promote health equity. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for a range of activities that...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies to increase the availability of high-speed internet, particularly in areas with limited or no access. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposal. Pr...
Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to address mental health needs for children and young adults. The purpose of this program is to increase access to care, promote mental health equity, reduce stigma, enable early identification and ...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, Tribes, and school personnel in partnership with eligible state agencies to benefit children affected by substance abuse. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to fi...
Grants to USA and territories state agencies, political subdivisions, Tribes, nonprofits, electric utilities, utility districts and cooperatives, technology and telecommunications companies, and partnerships to improve internet infrastructure. Applicants must complete ...
Prizes of $5,000 to USA graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and analysts for statistical analysis of environmental datasets. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. Prizes are available in the following categories: cli...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, institution of higher education, faith-based organization, or tribal entity for programs that address AIDS and HIV in eligible countries. Applicants must complete required registrati...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to support organizations that focus on learners and workers from BIPOC communities. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to racial equity. Priority will be given to progra...
Grants of up to $66,500 to USA government agencies, nonprofit organizations, Native American tribal governments, and Native American tribal organizations to provide arts programs for justice-involved youth. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submi...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...
Grants to USA healthcare professional schools and institutions, medical societies, professional associations, and medical education companies for educational projects focused on healthcare disparities in rheumatology. Funding is intended for projects geared to institut...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International tax-exempt organizations to support the professional development of early-career researchers. Funding is intended for researchers at the beginning of their careers to carry out research in one of two focus areas while receiving ...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, agencies, and Native American tribal entities for research related to health services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more ...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, businesses, and organizations to participate in a programming competition. The purpose of the competition is to develop apps that will improve the lives of users. Winners will be eligible to receive monetary a...
Grants to USA organizations to improve the justice system and to increase community safety and health. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding priorities include ending gun violence and advanc...
Grants to Minnesota local government agencies in eligible regions to create projects that connect local amenities to jobs, houses, and services. Funding is intended to support projects that are located in close proximity to a major transit stop and that typically inclu...
Award to a USA public library to recognize outstanding community impact. The award criteria will be based on community engagement, efforts to promote inclusion, collaboration with local government, community recognition, leadership development, environmental sustainabi...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories public or private nonprofit organization, state agency, political subdivision, Tribe, or health facility to reduce behavioral health disparities among Indigenous populations. Applicants are advised that required registratio...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization that is addressing environmental and social issues. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and incr...
Opportunity for USA individuals, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to join a contest to spur development in the solar energy industry. Applicants will be able to compete in several tracks, with the possibility of earning prize money and tech...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit grassroots organizations in eligible states to support general operations. Priority is given to organizations that are led by and focus their efforts on BIPOC communities. Eligible grassroots organizations are th...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations in multiple states to advance social and environmental justice and combat racial inequities. Priority will be given to organizations that are BIPOC-led. The purpose of funding is to encourage grassr...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to expand educational opportunities for minority children and youth. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote educational equity and strengthen a divers...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories BIPOC women entrepreneurs and nonprofit and for-profit organizations led by women of color for fitness and wellness initiatives. The purpose of this program is to promote inclusivity and increase access to wellness resourc...
Grants of up to $40,000 to USA Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support Native organizations' efforts at advocacy, coalition building, conferences and learning exchanges, direct services, leadership training, liti...
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 scholars for social sciences research. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for studies related to immigration and ethnicity. Eligible uses of funds include data acquisition, research assistan...
Grants to USA scholars for original research that addresses multiple factors contributing to inequity. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support studies investigating the causes and effects of econom...
Grants to USA researchers for multidisciplinary research projects to enhance the understanding of human behaviors and attitudes. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research projects that...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to promote health and health equity. Funding is intended to support programs that advance equality, address health challenges, and improve health for individuals living in vulnerable and under-resou...
Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for sustainable and innovative programs to improve care for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Focus areas may include clinics, access to care, and the transition from pediatric to adult care. Funding is intended for solutions...
Grants of $50,000 to USA and territories teams of investigators for research that addresses health-related disparities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for studies that help to identify inequities in healthcare and...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects that further the careers of women in STEM fields. A letter of intent, a preliminary proposal, or contact with staff are required for some applicants prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intende...
Grants to USA organizations for legal services that benefit disadvantaged people. Funding is intended to enhance the social and economic well-being of underserved individuals and groups through systemic litigation. Grants should be used for systemic type cases that wil...
In-kind grants of software licenses to USA and territories minority-led nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and foundations to improve operations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The grant is intended to pro...
Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Tribes and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote the autonomy and sovereignty of Indigenous communities. New applicants must register prior to submitting an LOI. All applicants must submit a letter of ...
Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International organizations for educational projects that unite people and promote social justice. Applicants must submit a request to apply prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for i...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International Black-led organizations for general operating support. Eligible organizations are those that are working to improve the lives of and achieve equity for Black women. In addition to monetary support, successful applicants will rec...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to advance health equity for women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Funding is intended to promote culturally competent care. Grant funds may be requested to support research, the developmen...
Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people between the ages of 5...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and school districts in eligible counties to respond to community needs. Priority will be given to proposals addressing racism, the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, capacit...
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 apply...
Grants to USA and Canada charitable and nonprofit organizations for projects to create positive change. 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 focus area...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support programming for women and girls. New applicants and activities receive preference. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote social justice, econo...
Grants to North Dakota and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the local quality of life in eligible counties. Focus areas include arts, culture, human services, community, environmental sustainability, and human rights. Proposed proj...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for initiatives to promote equity in STEM education for students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Funding is intended for programs that enable underrepresented and underserved populations to acquire the s...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote justice, inclusiveness, and vibrancy in Jewish communities throughout the country. Funding may be requested for general operating support as well as for programmatic support. Occasionally, the Foundation will support Jew...
Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to benefit students in diverse populations. Funding is intended to assist educators who serve in rural areas, as well as for teachers involved in inclusion and diversity programs for their school o...