Grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The De Colores Rapid Response Fund is a program of the Peace Development Fund (PDF), created in honor of retired Development Officer Ray Santiago, who was deeply involved in the farmworker movement. Named after a beloved traditional Mexican folk song associated with solidarity and grassroots activism, the fund embodies the same spirit of resilience and unity. It is designed to respond quickly to dynamic and strategic opportunities for organizing in marginalized urban and rural communities across the United States and U.S. territories, rather than providing humanitarian aid or technical support. The fund supports short-term interventions at key moments of social change or crisis, where rapid, well-thought-out responses can make a measurable impact. These might include unanticipated events or strategic inflection points such as social justice uprisings or cultural shifts. The fund specifically targets groups organizing within communities of color and low-income or working-class populations. Preference is given to organizations with annual budgets under $250,000 and with limited access to traditional philanthropic support. Grants range from $500 to $1,000, and project budgets should not exceed $5,000. Funding is intended for groups already rooted in grassroots organizing work. The fund does not support individual applicants, groups based outside the U.S., budget shortfalls, or long-term pre-planned campaigns. It also excludes general operating support, charity events, direct services, and ongoing programming. Applications are accepted from organizations, coalitions, and non-501(c)(3) groups, provided they align with the Peace Development Fund's principles and are based in the U.S. or its territories. The application process begins with a brief interest form. If an organization qualifies, PDF staff will schedule an interview to discuss the proposal further. Decisions are typically made within one to three weeks of submission, with funds disbursed shortly after approval. Grants are issued on a rolling basis throughout the year, enabling rapid turnaround and deployment of resources when needed most. Applicants must demonstrate clear goals and desired outcomes tied to the event or opportunity they are responding to. Funded projects are expected to support systemic social change and reflect the Peace Development Fund’s core values of shifting power, building movements, dismantling oppression, and creating alternative community-based structures. Final reports are required within three months of receiving the grant and must outline how the funds were used and what progress was made toward the project’s objectives. This rapid response mechanism provides timely support to organizations poised to make a significant impact during critical moments of transformation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to entrepreneurs from marginalized groups in the U.S. who are focused on creating social impact and demonstrate a need for resources to develop their business ideas.

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and government agencies in New Hampshire to create engaging arts education programs for youth, emphasizing inclusivity and collaboration with professional artists.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations, hospitals, and health departments in Indiana to implement programs that review and address the causes of fetal and infant mortality, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes for newborns.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering innovative mental health services to underserved Indigenous communities in Montana, focusing on improving access and outcomes through partnerships and technology.

This program provides funding and support to early-stage entrepreneurs in the U.S. who are dedicated to addressing inequities through innovative solutions in education and technology.

This grant provides funding to organizations that create job training programs in clean energy for young adults aged 18–24, especially those from underserved communities in Massachusetts.

This program provides training and financial support for researchers from diverse backgrounds to learn how to analyze real-world clinical data using artificial intelligence and machine learning methods.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois for expanding gambling disorder prevention, screening, and recovery services, particularly targeting communities disproportionately affected by gambling issues.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that apply psychological science to address urgent community issues related to prejudice, violence, and health, particularly benefiting marginalized groups.

This funding opportunity supports youth-led groups addressing climate justice and socio-environmental equity, particularly those from historically marginalized communities, with grants up to $40,000 to empower their local and national initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individuals, nonprofits, small businesses, and community organizations for outdoor programs that promote community engagement and enhance public spaces in Bellevue, Washington.

This grant provides funding to various California-based organizations to promote affordable and sustainable factory-built housing solutions by addressing regional barriers and fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

This program provides funding to a diverse range of organizations in Minnesota to create inclusive and accessible environments that support the dignity and well-being of older adults.

This grant provides $35,000 to support innovative design projects in New York City that prioritize meaningful community engagement and empower local stakeholders throughout the entire design and construction process.

This grant provides financial support to small to mid-sized non-profit performing arts organizations for innovative music, opera, musicals, and media arts projects that engage the public and reflect regional culture.

This award provides $5,000 to local changemakers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who are implementing innovative projects to address significant social challenges in the community.

This fellowship provides financial support and resources to visual storytellers worldwide who are working on impactful projects that promote social change through innovative methods and community engagement.

This program provides $30,000 in funding and support to early-stage innovators creating digital solutions that enhance mental well-being for BIPOC, Latino, and LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly in education and healthcare.