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Nominations open for Humanitarian of the Year Award
$5,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This award recognizes and honors a southwest Missouri resident for their outstanding community service and civic leadership, with a $5,000 cash prize to support a charitable cause of their choice.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Racial Equity to Accelerate Change
$150,000
Borealis Philanthropy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations and individuals working to dismantle systemic oppression and build cross-movement solidarity in the pursuit of racial equity and social change across the United States.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program
$3,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and approved entities in southern Missouri to implement small-scale projects that promote inclusivity and representation in community leadership and civic life.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Discount Foundation Legacy Award/Premio Discount Foundation Legacy
$20,000
Discount Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This award recognizes and financially supports individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in advocating for the rights of low-wage workers of color in the United States.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Human Relations Awards
Contact for amount
Fort Collins Human Relations Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant recognizes and honors individuals and organizations in Fort Collins and Larimer County that promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within the community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
WCF Community Action Grant Program
Contact for amount
Whitewater Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that enhance education, arts, and economic development to benefit the Whitewater community in Wisconsin.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Healthy Steps June 2025 Expansion
$433,999
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports pediatric and family medicine practices in New York State to expand access to an evidence-based program that integrates child development specialists into healthcare teams, focusing on the mental health and developmental needs of children ages zero to three.

Community Development
Small businesses
Creative Capital Award
$50,000
Creative Capital
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This initiative provides funding and career development support to U.S. artists creating innovative and socially engaged projects across various disciplines, including visual arts, performing arts, film, and literature.

Arts
Individuals
Power of Good Community Grants
$5,000
Unity Foundation of La Porte County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educators working on impactful projects that benefit residents of La Porte County, Indiana.

Community Development
Nonprofits
TRANSFORM Business Grant to support Entrepreneurs
$1,000
TRANSFORM
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

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.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy
$10,000
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This award recognizes individuals or small groups who have made significant contributions to advancing international scientific collaboration and diplomacy to address global challenges.

International Development
Individuals
Socious Fund Round 1
$1,500,000
Socious
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to diverse projects focused on social impact, such as education, environmental sustainability, and public health, prioritizing community engagement and underrepresented founders worldwide.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
10-for-10 Grant Program
$10,000
Canary Impact
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides financial support and mentorship to individuals with lived experience of incarceration who are developing innovative solutions to address systemic injustices within the criminal legal system.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Red Door Fund for Mental Health
$10,000
Greater Fayette Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations in rural Central Texas that provide mental health services and programs aimed at increasing access, reducing stigma, and promoting education and awareness in local communities.

Health
Nonprofits
H20 For Life Mini Grant
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
The Catalyst Fund
$15,000
The Roddenberry Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individuals and small projects with innovative ideas that aim to create significant, positive change in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Food Access Expansion Grant Program
$50,000
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to food retailers and innovative food initiatives in Virginia's low-income communities to improve access to fresh foods and promote food security.

Agriculture
Individuals
Direct Action Visionary Grants
$60,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

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.

Health
Individuals
Neighborhood Partnership Grant
$10,000
Brown County United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations in Brown County that aim to improve the quality of life for residents, particularly those facing economic challenges, through initiatives focused on health, education, financial stability, and community connection.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ACLS Digital Justice Development Grants
$100,000
American Council of Learned Societies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to humanities scholars and projects that focus on advancing digital tools and methods to engage with the histories and interests of marginalized communities, promoting inclusivity and sustainability in digital scholarship.

Capacity Building
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education