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Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy

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The Sydney Bailey Fund
$1,300
Conflict Research Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This fund provides financial support to PhD students conducting research in peace and conflict studies, helping cover essential fieldwork expenses for their dissertations.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Wayne F. Placek Grants
$15,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding initiative supports psychological research that enhances public understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and alleviates stress within these communities, with a special focus on Black LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Fund My Future
$2,367,200
New Jersey Department of Labor
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Public Awareness Grant
$50,000
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote public awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities, aiming to enhance community inclusion for individuals with these disabilities across Alabama.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant
$8,500
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding initiative supports early career psychologists conducting research on the connection between self-identity and academic achievement in children, particularly focusing on themes of race and educational outcomes.

Education
Individuals
Create Grant โ€“ FY25 Cycle 2 (June Awards)
$3,000
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports artists and organizations in Santa Cruz County to create public arts and cultural projects that promote equity, accessibility, and social impact from July 2025 to June 2026.

Arts
Nonprofits
Emerging Leader Fellowship
$123,600
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

Youth
Individuals
SFFILM Rainin Grant Program
$25,000
San Francisco Film Society (SFFILM) and Kenneth Rainin Foundation (KRF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to independent filmmakers creating feature-length narrative films that address social justice issues, with a focus on benefiting the Bay Area filmmaking community.

Arts
Individuals
Field Work: Health
$25,000
LOR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve mental health and social well-being in rural communities across the Mountain West, targeting local organizations and individuals with creative solutions to address mental health care challenges.

Health
Individuals
The Springfield Research Fund Grants
$21,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for early career psychologists to conduct research on contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues, particularly focusing on intersectional stigmas, to combat stereotypes and promote equity in psychological research.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
California Wildlands Grassroots Fund
$10,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment (Rose Foundation)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This fund provides financial support to grassroots activists and community organizations in California focused on preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental conservation, particularly in underserved areas.

Environment
Individuals
AAAS Mani L. Bhaumik Award for Public Engagement with Science
$10,000
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This award recognizes individual scientists, mathematicians, or engineers who excel in engaging the public with science and technology through innovative communication and outreach efforts.

Education
Individuals
Hudson Valley Organizing Grants
$20,000
North Star Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in the Hudson Valley that empower low-income communities and communities of color to drive systemic change through leadership development and community organizing.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
The Nancy Jamison Fund for Social Justice
$50,000
Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding provides $50,000 to individuals in San Diego County who are dedicated to advancing racial equity and social justice through impactful leadership and collaboration.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Grant
Contact for amount
Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational and artistic projects that promote understanding of the Holocaust and combat hatred, specifically benefiting communities in Missouri and the Midwest.

Education
Nonprofits
ALTA Good Deeds Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
ALTA Good Deeds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations across the United States that are nominated by members of the land title insurance industry, focusing on community service and local engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Innovative Ideas Grant
$50,000
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance education, employment, community supports, or health outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities in Alabama.

Education
Nonprofits
Healthy Environments for All (HEAL) Grant
$25,000
Naโ€™ah Illahee Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indigenous-led organizations in Washington State to promote environmental justice, community health, and cultural resilience through various initiatives.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
Chinook Fund Grant
$10,000
Chinook Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Colorado focused on systemic social justice and community organizing, particularly those led by Black, Indigenous, and other marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
$175,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides a stipend for midcareer professionals in health-related fields to gain hands-on experience in federal health policy, aiming to promote health equity and public wellbeing.

Health
Individuals