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Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy

Explore 261 grant opportunities

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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
Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction
Contact for amount
Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions, focusing on their positive impacts on human and animal well-being across various populations and contexts.

Health
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
Digital Media Fund
$30,000
Latino Public Broadcasting
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for independent filmmakers to create short digital media projects that showcase diverse Latino stories for online public television.

Arts
Individuals
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
Love Your Block Mini Grant
$2,500
City of Columbia
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This program provides funding to neighborhood groups, schools, and nonprofits in central and northeast Columbia to support small-scale community improvement projects that enhance quality of life and foster community pride.

Community Development
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
Spring Centennial Center Research Grant Program
$2,500
American Political Science Association
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2026

This program provides funding to support political science research for contingent faculty, non-tenure track faculty, graduate students, and independent scholars facing barriers to traditional funding.

Education
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
Media Studies Grant
$8,330
FIAT/IFTA Media Studies Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports small-scale academic research projects focused on broadcast archives, encouraging innovative scholarship that addresses the evolving role of audiovisual heritage in society.

Humanities
Individuals
The David Prize
$200,000
The David Prize
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to innovative New Yorkers with bold ideas aimed at creating positive change in their communities across the five boroughs.

Community Development
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 are dedicated to community organizing and driving systemic change against injustices related to racism and capitalism.

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
Jen Angel Anarchist Media Grant
$1,500
The Institute for Anarchist Studies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independent media creators, particularly those from marginalized communities, to produce projects that promote anarchist values and engage with pressing social and political issues.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
The Next Challenge for Media & Journalism
$75,000
American Public Media Group
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This competition provides funding to innovative media startups in the U.S. that are transforming journalism through technology and new business models, with a focus on strengthening local news and promoting diversity among founders.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Grant
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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