Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in developing community-driven initiatives that promote democratic values, safety, and prosperity in both American and Ivoirian communities.

This grant provides funding to organizations that develop resources and strategies to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Texas to effectively communicate their health care needs and navigate the health care system.

This grant provides funding to Colorado artists, activists, and organizations to implement projects that use the arts to promote social justice and improve community welfare.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Togo, aimed at addressing local challenges while promoting U.S. policy goals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Fayetteville for projects that aim to reduce crime and violence, with grants ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 available to both recognized and grassroots groups.

This grant provides funding to support innovative projects that promote the understanding and application of psychoanalytic principles, particularly for early-career professionals and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

This funding initiative provides financial support for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement innovative projects that address local challenges in Belarus, focusing on themes like freedom of expression and economic opportunity.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Uganda to create innovative projects that promote freedom and strengthen ties with the U.S. as part of America's 250th anniversary celebration.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Lebanon to implement community projects that promote shared values and address local challenges, particularly in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States.

This funding opportunity supports early- to mid-career scholars and independent thinkers conducting research on how institutions adapt and respond to challenges like conflict, technological change, and economic instability.

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is making up to $3M in Title I Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Statewide Activities funding available under the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant (AEG-4) Request for Applications (RFA). The purpose of this RFA is to expand New York State (NYS) Registered Apprenticeship (RA) training by increasing employment opportunities for approximately 130 apprentices, with a focus on underrepresented populations. These apprentices will enter trades in high-demand occupations, with a focus on the emerging fields of Advanced Manufacturing, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Information Technology, as well as other in-demand occupations. Please note that this solicitation focuses on promoting the expansion of NYS RAs and as such, RAs in the field of Construction are not eligible for funding under this RFA unless the trade is to be used for the upkeep and maintenance of a facility owned by the business entity employing the apprentice, such as plant maintenance trades.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Hungary to create projects that promote democratic values, economic opportunity, and transatlantic cooperation while commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Native women-led organizations addressing the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Peoples in the U.S.

This grant seeks a skilled grant writer to help secure funding for a memorial and healing center dedicated to honoring the victims and survivors of a tragic mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, while promoting healing, education, and social justice.

This grant provides financial assistance to women in southwest Michigan who have faced barriers to education or employment, helping them pursue post-secondary degrees or certifications for greater financial independence.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to implement community-focused projects in Latvia that promote democratic values, economic growth, and bilateral relations.

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

The Eisner Prize Fellowship is a new program designed to support leaders pioneering innovations in intergenerational connection. Since 2011, the Eisner Foundation has awarded the Eisner Prize to honor people and organizations doing exceptional intergenerational work across the country. In this next phase in the evolution of the Eisner Prize, The Eisner Foundation is providing financial resources, networking opportunities, and the prestige of the Eisner Prize to leaders with new ideas and perspectives that will propel the field forward. The Eisner Prize Fellows application is open to anyone working to innovate in the area of intergenerational connection – whether that be through research, programs, technology, or other efforts advancing the field. Young people, people of color, and those working with historically marginalized communities are particularly encouraged to apply. The application for the 2024-25 cycle is open from April 24 to May 22, and questions can be reviewed in advance here.

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based organizations in exploring groundbreaking aerospace concepts that could transform NASA's missions or create new ones through innovative technological advancements.

This grant provides financial support for arts projects that enhance the well-being of military service members, veterans, and their families through creative engagement and art-making experiences.