Grants for Individuals - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

This funding opportunity supports individuals with Moebius syndrome and their families in the U.S. to create projects that raise awareness and improve quality of life within their community.

This funding opportunity supports PhD students conducting research on the relationship between economic performance, public policy, and conflict dynamics, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to Muslim filmmakers in the U.S. who are creating impactful narrative and documentary films that authentically represent their communities.

This funding opportunity supports podcasters with innovative ideas that explore global issues and their local impacts, encouraging diverse voices to share compelling audio stories that resonate with listeners.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that aim to improve economic mobility and create equitable opportunities, particularly in Kansas City and similar mid-sized cities, by addressing systemic barriers in education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland focused on improving public health and reducing health disparities, particularly for underserved populations, through initiatives in chronic disease management, maternal and child health, dental care, and behavioral health.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Niger to organize a summit that promotes freedom of expression and civic participation while fostering collaboration and long-term engagement among participants.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots community groups in New England that focus on environmental initiatives and social justice, providing financial assistance for projects led by volunteers or small teams.

This grant provides funding for educators and artists in Lafayette, Colorado, to create arts and culture projects that directly benefit K–12 students in local schools.

This program provides financial support to individual artists, arts groups, and nonprofit organizations in the Austin area to enhance the city's cultural offerings and ensure accessibility to artistic activities for all residents and visitors.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance the practice of anthropology, particularly in under-resourced regions, by building capacity and fostering collaboration, with a focus on African-led initiatives in paleoanthropology.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and institutions in Saline County, Kansas, to support programs that empower women, promote family well-being, and combat racism.

This grant provides financial support and resources for early-career scholars of color in the U.S. to advance their careers in reproductive health research, specifically focusing on addressing institutionalized racism in family planning.

This grant provides funding for sociologists to collaborate with community organizations on research projects that address specific social issues and create meaningful community impact.

This program provides financial support for community-based art projects that promote neighborhood pride and creativity through free, multigenerational gatherings and artistic activities.

This grant provides funding for women, trans*, and gender nonconforming media artists to collaborate with social justice organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area, creating impactful media projects that promote community transformation and challenge systems of oppression.

This grant provides financial support to early-career film directors in Minnesota to enhance their directing skills through self-designed mentorships with experienced professionals.

This initiative provides financial support to local newsrooms and independent journalists for investigative projects that expose racial and human rights abuses within the American criminal justice system.

This grant provides funding to support research on Indigenous politics and related fields, prioritizing projects by scholars and practitioners, especially those from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities.

This program provides funding for researchers in low- and middle-income countries to conduct studies on issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics, in partnership with local civil society organizations.