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Positive Indian Parenting
$100,000
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Federally Recognized Tribes and Native Serving Organizations in Washington State to deliver culturally responsive parenting education and resources for American Indian and Alaska Native families.

Health
Nonprofits
NYC Connect Grant Program
$25,000
NYC Connect
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This initiative provides seed funding to empower individuals and groups in New York City to drive community-led projects that address local challenges and foster sustainable change.

Community Development
Individuals
Juvenile Behavioral Health Competitive Grant Pilot Program
Contact for amount
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations in Indiana to develop and implement community-based mental health programs that help divert youth from the juvenile justice system and support their behavioral health needs.

Health
Nonprofits
Impact Fund for Reporting on Health Equity and Health Systems
$10,000
Center for Health Journalism at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to journalists for investigative projects that expose and address systemic racism and health inequities affecting BIPOC communities in public health and healthcare systems.

Health
Individuals
Local Empowerment for Advocacy Development (LEAD) Grant
$10,000
CSL Behring
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that advocate for patients relying on plasma-derived or recombinant therapies, helping them influence local and state policies affecting their care.

Health
Nonprofits
Facing Race Awards
Contact for amount
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This initiative recognizes and supports individuals in Minnesota who are actively working to dismantle racism and promote racial equity through impactful community engagement and advocacy.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
California Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small grassroots organizations in California that focus on building climate resilience and promoting environmental justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants for Creative Individuals
$5,000
Massachusetts Cultural Council (Mass Cultural Council)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides $5,000 to support creative learning projects in Massachusetts schools that engage K-12 students in the arts, humanities, and sciences, particularly benefiting historically underfunded organizations and diverse communities.

Arts
Individuals
Nominations open for Virginia McKnight Binger Heart of Community Honor in Minnesota
$10,000
McKnight Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program recognizes and rewards individuals in Minnesota who have made significant, yet often unrecognized, contributions to their communities, promoting inclusivity, equity, and deeper connections among residents.

Community Development
Individuals
The Chapel of the Cross Seed Fund
$25,000
The Chapel of the Cross
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to innovative community initiatives in North Carolina, particularly in Orange County, that address unmet needs and foster engagement among parishioners and local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Beauty + Health: Youth Graphic Medicine Challenge
$3,500
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Office of Disease Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This grant invites U.S. teens and young adults to create original comics that address the health risks associated with societal beauty standards and promote safer beauty practices, with cash prizes awarded for compelling storytelling.

Health
Individuals
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket People’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Mary L. Thomas Award for Civic Leadership and Community Change
$5,000
The Spartanburg County Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant recognizes and rewards individuals in Spartanburg County who have shown exceptional dedication to improving their community through innovative leadership and civic engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Community Equity Program
Contact for amount
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program empowers individuals from underrepresented communities in the Twin Cities metro area to develop advocacy skills and engage with state legislative processes, fostering community leadership and systemic change.

Community Development
Individuals
Self-directed Art Practice Grant Program
$3,000
Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for military-connected individuals in Washington State to engage in personal and professional art practices that promote healing and well-being.

Arts
Individuals
Eisner Prize Fellowship
$50,000
The Eisner Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and networking opportunities for individuals in the U.S. to develop innovative projects that strengthen intergenerational connections, particularly encouraging applications from young people and those serving marginalized communities.

Community Development
Individuals
Native Cultures Fund
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve and share California Indian culture, art, and traditional practices, prioritizing initiatives that promote knowledge transmission across generations.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mobilize Power Fund
$10,000
Third Wave Fund (TWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to youth-led organizations focused on gender justice in the U.S. and its territories, specifically those led by young people of color, to address urgent community needs and mobilize quickly in response to challenges.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Let Us Breathe Fund
$20,000
North Star Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Black-led grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that are working to address systemic racism and promote social justice through community organizing and leadership development.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grants
$2,369
The Pau Casals Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports academic research projects that explore the musical legacy and humanistic values of Pablo Casals, promoting themes of peace, democracy, and human rights, open to researchers at all academic levels worldwide.

Humanities
Individuals