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Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy

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Engaged Research Grant
$25,000
Wenner-Gren Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This funding initiative supports anthropological research that collaborates with historically marginalized communities, empowering them to shape and participate in the research process to address issues of inequality and promote community well-being.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Advancing Research Grants – Early Career Scholars
$2,500
American Political Science Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This grant provides financial support to early career political science researchers focusing on issues of equity, representation, and social justice in underrepresented areas.

Science and Technology
Individuals
Racial and Social Justice Fund Public Grants
$9,999
City of Somerville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides micro-grants to individuals and organizations in Somerville to support community-led projects that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Webster Foundation Grants
$5,000
Webster Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Appalachian Kentucky Civic Experiment Grant Program
$20,000
Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Community Development
Individuals
EmpowerHer Fund Grant
$1,000
Women’s Empire
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
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
Creative Shorts Fellowship for Filmmakers
$25,000
Vision Maker Media
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This fellowship provides funding and mentorship for emerging Native filmmakers to create short films that highlight Native cultures, histories, and contemporary issues.

Arts
Individuals
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 provides $20,000 to individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in promoting the rights of low-wage workers of color in the United States, enabling them to further their impactful work in worker justice.

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
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
TRANSFORM Business Grant
$1,000
TRANSFORM
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

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.

Business and Commerce
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