Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy
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Feb 27, 2025
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.
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Nov 18, 2025
This grant provides financial support to doctoral candidates working on their dissertations in the social sciences, helping them overcome research-related financial barriers.
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Dec 19, 2025
This funding opportunity supports researchers affiliated with top universities to expand successful pilot projects that address critical public policy issues in Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE, focusing on education, public health, and urban development.
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May 29, 2025
This grant provides financial assistance to young adults aged 16 to 36 diagnosed with rare cancers, helping cover treatment-related expenses and essential living costs during their recovery journey.
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Mar 3, 2025
This fellowship provides financial support and leadership development for young people aged 13-23 in the U.S. who are leading projects that promote kindness and social impact in their communities.
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Jul 15, 2025
This grant provides financial support to individual artists and collaboratives in the U.S. for enhancing documentation and archiving efforts of their socially engaged art practices.
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Sep 18, 2025
This grant provides financial support to public-school teachers and employees in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, for professional development and character development programs that enhance student education and ethical foundations.
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Oct 7, 2025
This grant provides financial support to projects led by trans people of color that promote community initiatives, artistic expression, and organizing efforts to uplift marginalized voices and celebrate gender diversity.
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Oct 8, 2024
This fellowship provides aspiring journalists with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in state government coverage while receiving financial support and professional development.
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Nov 17, 2025
This funding opportunity provides $1,500 to Native women leading projects that promote healing and wellness in tribal communities across the United States.
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Sep 15, 2025
This fellowship provides up to $150,000 to visionary leaders in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and 23 Native nations to enhance their leadership skills and drive transformative change in their communities.
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Jul 9, 2025
This funding opportunity supports community organizations in north central Kansas that are working to improve public health outcomes in areas such as children's health, mental health, and substance abuse prevention.
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May 30, 2025
This award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to scientific freedom and responsibility, particularly in challenging circumstances, and includes a cash prize and support for attending the AAAS Annual Meeting.
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Aug 1, 2026
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Oct 31, 2025
This funding initiative supports anthropological research that collaborates with historically marginalized communities, empowering them to actively participate in all stages of the research process.
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Oct 23, 2024
This grant recognizes and rewards outstanding Jewish teens in the U.S. who are leading impactful community service projects that embody the value of repairing the world, providing them with financial support and opportunities for growth and connection.
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Oct 31, 2026
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Jun 23, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for young children and their caregivers, addressing critical service shortages and promoting community-based solutions.
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Apr 13, 2026
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Sep 25, 2025
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, churches, and local service groups in the Ripon, Wisconsin area for educational and humanitarian projects that promote Christian values and community engagement.
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Jan 13, 2026
This funding initiative supports local individuals and organizations in Appalachian Kentucky to develop innovative projects that enhance civic engagement and address community challenges.
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May 16, 2025
This funding initiative supports grassroots, women-led projects in New York City that empower women and girls, particularly those from marginalized communities, by providing financial resources for initiatives in education, health, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

