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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Fellowships, including a $500 stipend and in-kind technical assistance, to Minnesota artists from BIPOC communities to promote professional and career development in the printmaking sector. The program is intended for individuals with experience in one or more pri...
Grants of $20,000 per year to Minnesota BIPOC-led nonprofit organizations that use community-based approaches to create positive change and address the root causes of inequity. Funding is intended to support the operations of groups that have an organized constitu...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations to support programming for women and girls in eligible locations. New applicants and activities receive preference. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote social justi...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...
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 Minnesota school districts, tribal schools, and cooperative units to repurpose space for single-user, gender-neutral restrooms. Funding is intended for the construction and remodeling of restrooms. This program is designed to optimize accessibility of re...
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...
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 up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that respond to health-related needs in eligible rural communities. Funding is intended for programs that address health equity in rural areas, including culturally-focused care. Requests wi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...
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 ...
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 individual real estate managers, building owners, tenants, residents, students, and academic faculty for projects that improve the environmental performance of commercial real estate. Funding is intended to advance sustainability and ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended to generate practical knowledge that helps ...
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, 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 ...
Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota pediatric healthcare providers and healthcare trainees to promote child health equity initiatives across the state. Funding is intended to empower healthcare providers from all backgrounds and practice settings, including rural,...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tribal entities to improve health services for American Indians. The purpose of this program is to improve access to dental, medical, and mental health care for American Indian individuals who do not live within the ...
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...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...
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 $4,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for professional development. Funding is intended to support artists from underserved populations, including but not limited to artists with disabilities and those from BIPOC communities. Applicants...
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 $5,000 to Minnesota individuals and small groups to strengthen community and culture among Indigenous peoples in eligible locations. Funding is intended for supplies, materials, space rental, food, and compensation for program organizers and Indige...
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 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 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the health and well-being of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address a range of community health concerns, including but not limited to health equity, prevention, conti...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Minnesota qualifying nonprofit organizations, groups, companies, and individuals for community benefit projects that advance equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote collaborations between community-based groups and l...
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 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for education-related programs and projects that improve the lives of low-income, underserved, and disadvantaged children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts to eliminate disparities in education for these ...
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 Minnesota nonprofit and public service organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to food insecurity, health and mental health, arts and culture, work...
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...
Fellowships of $3,000 to USA early-career scientists and practitioners affiliated with academic or nonprofit institutions for professional development in environmental and climate justice. Fellows will receive training and mentorship in science communication, poli...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities world...
Awards of $500 to USA youth and youth groups for human rights contributions. The purpose of the program is to recognize and encourage youth involvement in initiatives that promote human rights values. Eligible nominees are high school aged and their activism is fo...