Grants for Independent school districts - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

The Artistic Legacy Grant (ALG), funded by the San Francisco Arts Commission, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for a 3-year period to support and celebrate an artist who has significantly contributed to San Francisco's arts and culture for at least 25 years, with funds to be used for professional development, artistic planning, sabbaticals, and other related costs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create programs and services aimed at improving the lives of Arizona's veterans, addressing issues such as employment, health, legal aid, and homelessness.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to establish a peer-staffed phone line that offers free, confidential emotional support and resources for individuals facing mental health challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in Missouri to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that improve the quality of life for underrepresented communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Sangamon County, Illinois, to create accessible recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote sustainable pest management practices to protect human health and the environment, particularly in underserved communities and agricultural areas near schools.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Central Berkshire to improve the quality of life for residents through projects in arts, education, environment, and health services, with a focus on underserved populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established organizations in the Philadelphia region that help individuals facing significant barriers to employment access quality job training and secure sustainable employment.

The Statewide Creative Catalyst Grants are designed to support new initiatives that enhance the cultural, educational, or economic vitality of Pennsylvania's communities through the arts. Eligible projects should align with the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts' goals of strengthening communities through the arts, connecting Pennsylvanians to lifelong learning through the arts, and promoting public awareness and appreciation of the arts. Applications will be assessed based on their statewide impact, benefit to Pennsylvania's creative sector, and incorporation of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This funding opportunity supports research to develop and test effective non-stimulant treatment strategies for adults with ADHD, aiming to improve mental health outcomes in diverse and under-resourced communities.

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in implementing community-led initiatives that prevent domestic violence through education and social norm change, rather than providing direct services to victims.

The Southern STEM Network Grant VI, administered by the Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology (OSIT), aims to support innovative initiatives that help develop an educated, skilled, and diverse STEM workforce in Southern Nevada. Projects should address increased participation in high-quality STEM programs from underserved groups, raise awareness about STEM opportunities, and ensure high-quality STEM education with engaged business partners across all counties, cities, and districts. Funding is available up to $50,000, with applications due by June 28, 2024. Eligible projects include pilot programs, scaling up existing programs, or extending successful initiatives from other regions.

The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust offers grants to organizations dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals, primarily within Buncombe County, North Carolina. This grant program is directly aligned with the foundation's core mission to promote the charitable purpose of animal welfare. The grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 with an average size of $5,000, are specifically designed to support initiatives that address animal cruelty, reflecting the Trust's focused approach to philanthropy. The average total giving per year is $40,000, indicating a consistent commitment to this cause. The target beneficiaries of these grants are organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are actively involved in programs or services devoted to the prevention of cruelty to animals. The primary impact goal is to reduce and prevent animal cruelty within Buncombe County, North Carolina. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the program area, the focus on "prevention of cruelty to animals" implies a desire for outcomes such as increased animal safety, reduced instances of abuse, and improved welfare for animals in the region. The Trust's priorities and focuses are clearly centered on animal welfare, with a specific geographic emphasis on Buncombe County. While the program areas also mention "Environment," the overarching requirement for funds to be used for preventing cruelty to animals solidifies this as the primary focus. The eligibility criteria further underscore this commitment, ensuring that only organizations directly contributing to this cause receive funding. The foundation's strategic priorities are to channel resources to local, impactful programs that align with its mission. The theory of change appears to be that by funding qualified non-profit organizations working on the ground, the Trust can effectively contribute to the prevention of animal cruelty. This approach aims to achieve measurable improvements in animal welfare and safety within the designated community through targeted financial support and a clear focus on actionable prevention efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and public agencies in California to develop and implement strategies that reduce gun violence and improve crisis intervention systems.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations that develop and implement programs to help older adults with behavioral health conditions manage chronic diseases effectively.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the greater Three Valleys region that are addressing critical community health needs, focusing on mental health, health equity, and environmental sustainability.

This program provides financial support to local nonprofits in Cape Cod to strengthen their internal systems and promote long-term sustainability during critical growth or change periods.

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing HIV incidence among populations affected by alcohol use, particularly focusing on innovative prevention strategies and interventions for high-risk groups.

The Anderson County Watershed Protection Council is offering grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for projects that protect or restore water quality in the Savannah River watershed, increase citizen awareness, and empower communities to collect and share water quality data, with priority given to proposals closest to the spill site.

This grant provides funding for projects that enhance community and economic growth in Huron County by supporting workforce development, vibrant community initiatives, and business development, among other areas of interest.