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Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy

Explore 261 grant opportunities

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
Graduate Research Grant
$2,000
Organization for Autism Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports graduate and post-graduate students conducting research that benefits autistic individuals and their families, focusing on practical solutions in areas like assessment, intervention, and community support.

Health
Individuals
The Philanthropic Impact Fund
$100,000
Vanguard Charitable
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance donor engagement, strengthen nonprofit infrastructure, and promote equity and resilience within the philanthropic sector.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Healthy Environments for All (HEAL) Grant
$25,000
Na’ah Illahee Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indigenous-led organizations and community groups in Washington State for projects that promote environmental justice, cultural resilience, and sustainable practices.

Environment
Native American tribal organizations
TransformRAK Seed Grants
$150,000
The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to create real-world impact in public policy and community development within Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE.

Education
Individuals
Regular Grants
$10,000
Fund for Investigative Journalism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to journalists in the U.S. for in-depth investigative reporting that uncovers wrongdoing and holds powerful institutions accountable.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Individuals
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
Field Fellowship
Contact for amount
The Field Foundation of Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This fellowship provides graduate students in Chicago with hands-on experience in philanthropy and grantmaking, focusing on social and economic issues while supporting community initiatives.

Workforce Development
Individuals
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
Research Grant Program
$500,000
Internet Society Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This program provides funding for independent researchers and public research institutions to conduct open-access studies on how the Internet can enhance human well-being, with a focus on real-world applications and ethical standards.

Science and Technology
Individuals
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
Moonshot Awards
$10,000
Moonshot Platform
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This program provides equity-free funding and leadership support to young changemakers aged 15 to 30 who are developing innovative solutions to global challenges, including health, education, and technology.

Community Development
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
Leadership in Action Grant
$50,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals focused on building leadership skills and advocacy among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Ohio.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
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