Grants for Nonprofits - Social Advocacy

This funding opportunity supports community-based nonprofit organizations in Hartford, Connecticut, and St. Louis, Missouri, to improve healthcare access and address mental health and substance use challenges in underserved populations.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen nonprofit organizations in targeted Denver neighborhoods by enhancing their operational capabilities and community engagement efforts.

This grant provides financial support to libraries in the U.S. and its territories for innovative community programming that fosters connections and engagement among local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit legal services organizations and public entities to enhance access to justice and improve civil legal aid systems.

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that focus on building community wealth, mobilizing residents, and enhancing community care for the African American community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Glastonbury, Connecticut, for projects that enhance the quality of life and address local needs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois local, tribal, and state government entities for programs that assist individuals involved in the justice system by addressing their behavioral health, substance misuse, and housing needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Arizona for developing and implementing trauma-informed programs that prevent substance misuse among youth and families.

This program certifies intervention services for domestic violence offenders in North Carolina, enabling approved providers to deliver court-recognized rehabilitation aimed at reducing recidivism and enhancing survivor safety.

This funding opportunity supports community-led initiatives in Waterbury, Connecticut, that aim to address systemic inequities and promote social justice through capacity-building and infrastructure development.

This grant provides funding to various organizations to improve community outreach and support for families of individuals with developmental disabilities, particularly those from underserved backgrounds in Ohio.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in specific New Mexico counties to improve community health and safety through services related to housing, food security, healthcare, and senior well-being.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

The De Colores Rapid Response Fund is a program of the Peace Development Fund (PDF), created in honor of retired Development Officer Ray Santiago, who was deeply involved in the farmworker movement. Named after a beloved traditional Mexican folk song associated with solidarity and grassroots activism, the fund embodies the same spirit of resilience and unity. It is designed to respond quickly to dynamic and strategic opportunities for organizing in marginalized urban and rural communities across the United States and U.S. territories, rather than providing humanitarian aid or technical support. The fund supports short-term interventions at key moments of social change or crisis, where rapid, well-thought-out responses can make a measurable impact. These might include unanticipated events or strategic inflection points such as social justice uprisings or cultural shifts. The fund specifically targets groups organizing within communities of color and low-income or working-class populations. Preference is given to organizations with annual budgets under $250,000 and with limited access to traditional philanthropic support. Grants range from $500 to $1,000, and project budgets should not exceed $5,000. Funding is intended for groups already rooted in grassroots organizing work. The fund does not support individual applicants, groups based outside the U.S., budget shortfalls, or long-term pre-planned campaigns. It also excludes general operating support, charity events, direct services, and ongoing programming. Applications are accepted from organizations, coalitions, and non-501(c)(3) groups, provided they align with the Peace Development Fund's principles and are based in the U.S. or its territories. The application process begins with a brief interest form. If an organization qualifies, PDF staff will schedule an interview to discuss the proposal further. Decisions are typically made within one to three weeks of submission, with funds disbursed shortly after approval. Grants are issued on a rolling basis throughout the year, enabling rapid turnaround and deployment of resources when needed most. Applicants must demonstrate clear goals and desired outcomes tied to the event or opportunity they are responding to. Funded projects are expected to support systemic social change and reflect the Peace Development Fund’s core values of shifting power, building movements, dismantling oppression, and creating alternative community-based structures. Final reports are required within three months of receiving the grant and must outline how the funds were used and what progress was made toward the project’s objectives. This rapid response mechanism provides timely support to organizations poised to make a significant impact during critical moments of transformation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and county departments in Wisconsin to improve services and resources for individuals with epilepsy and their families.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services to vulnerable individuals and families facing homelessness or living in poverty.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific regions to support programs in education, health care, humanitarian services, child welfare, and assistance for U.S. military personnel and their families.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Middle Tennessee that enhance the quality of life for older adults through various supportive services and programs.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Carroll County, New Hampshire, and Fryeburg, Maine, to promote community wellness and vitality through a variety of charitable activities.