Grants for Individuals - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

This grant provides up to $5,000 in seed funding for Vanderbilt students and registered student organizations to develop innovative projects that promote community belonging, collaboration, and inclusivity on campus.

This grant provides financial support to Black-identifying graduate students in craft disciplines at U.S. institutions, enabling them to pursue innovative projects that reflect Black diasporic expression in their artistic practice.

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

This initiative provides $25,000 in funding and mentorship to emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers in the U.S. to help them create new works that amplify queer voices and stories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and resources to early-stage education leaders and entrepreneurs developing innovative public school models and educational solutions that promote equity and inclusivity for marginalized students.

This grant provides funding to healthcare professionals and educators to develop innovative projects that improve the training and clinical experiences of residents and fellows in graduate medical education across the United States.

This grant provides funding for research projects that address health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ women and girls, particularly focusing on underrepresented subpopulations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists living in Santa Ana to create community-focused projects that enhance the local arts and culture scene while promoting economic development.

This funding initiative supports arts-related projects in Lawrence, Kansas, that promote community engagement, diversity, and sustainability, benefiting local artists and organizations.

This grant provides financial support to emerging filmmakers in the East Bay area who are enrolled in full-time film studies programs, specifically for documentary projects that address important social issues.

This funding opportunity supports early-career film directors in Minnesota who are pursuing innovative and artistic filmmaking projects.

This fellowship provides support and resources for individuals in the U.S. working on innovative projects that promote youth digital agency and wellbeing in a technology-driven world.

This funding initiative supports psychological research that enhances public understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and alleviates stress within these communities, with a special focus on Black LGBTQIA+ individuals.

This grant provides financial support to emerging leaders in conservation and environmental justice, particularly those from underrepresented communities in Washington state and the Pacific Northwest, to advance their impactful work and personal development.

This grant provides $5,000 to women and nonbinary journalists for reporting on unconventional or overlooked communities, honoring the legacy of a fearless journalist.

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues within behavior analysis, promoting projects that demonstrate methodological rigor and relevance to broader community settings.

This scholarship provides financial support to high school seniors with disabilities who are pursuing a college education in technology-related fields and demonstrate leadership and financial need.

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions, focusing on their positive impacts on human and animal well-being across various populations and contexts.

This grant provides financial support for diverse artists and community organizations in Seattle to present free public performances that celebrate the city's cultural richness and engage local audiences.