Grants for Small businesses - Social Advocacy

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for short-term advocacy projects that aim to improve health equity for low-income Coloradans by addressing issues like access to healthcare, mental health resources, and affordable housing.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that are responding to urgent political changes and working towards systemic justice through community organizing and collective power building.

This program provides $1,000 micro-grants to individuals and groups for creative and innovative projects that positively impact their communities.

This grant provides funding to organizations working internationally to combat human trafficking through initiatives focused on prosecuting traffickers, protecting victims, and preventing trafficking, particularly in the Western Hemisphere and East Asia and the Pacific Islands.

This funding program provides financial support to documentary filmmakers and project teams focused on social change, helping them produce impactful films and engage audiences effectively.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for one-time projects that improve independence and inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, particularly those who are underserved.

This grant provides funding to organizations working to combat child trafficking in partnership with foreign governments, focusing on prevention, protection, and prosecution efforts in targeted countries.

This funding opportunity provides emergency assistance to individuals and organizations worldwide facing imminent threats due to their efforts in promoting and defending fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of speech and peaceful assembly.

This grant provides funding for clinical trials aimed at improving treatment and management strategies for spinal cord injury, benefiting military Service Members, Veterans, and civilians through innovative research and community collaboration.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at developing new treatments and technologies for vision-related injuries and dysfunctions resulting from military service.

This funding opportunity supports journalists and newsrooms in producing in-depth investigative stories that highlight gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls, particularly focusing on systemic inequalities and marginalized voices worldwide.

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations working to combat human trafficking globally through innovative, evidence-based programs and interventions.

This program provides funding to various organizations and facilities in Pennsylvania to implement innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and care for residents in long-term care settings.

The Chesapeake Oyster Innovation Award Program, offered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust and supported by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, aims to increase knowledge of the value of oysters, advance technologies for increasing oyster populations or aquaculture production, and improve oyster population monitoring techniques. This program supports projects in Maryland and Virginia and welcomes requests from members of the Chesapeake Oyster Alliance, including community organizations and both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. The grant awards up to $10,000, with applications due by September 19, 2024. Match is encouraged but not required.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to document and address hateful rhetoric and violence against minority communities in South Africa, with a focus on research, survivor support, and data accessibility.

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky's Shaping a Healthy and Inclusive Future Together (SHIFT) Grant Program aims to transform fragmented communities in Kentucky into inclusive environments for individuals engaging in substance use or experiencing chemical dependence. This program directly aligns with the foundation's mission to build a healthy, inclusive, and connected Kentucky by addressing the critical need for harm reduction and racial equity. The foundation seeks to foster a culture of acceptance and support, moving away from punitive approaches and integrating more compassionate, effective strategies into mainstream services. The SHIFT program targets community-based organizations that primarily serve under-resourced communities of color. These organizations must demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through BIPOC leadership within their staff and board. A crucial eligibility criterion is that applicants must not mandate sobriety for individuals to receive services, emphasizing an inclusive approach. The primary impact goal is to shift communities towards greater inclusion and better support for individuals with substance use challenges, particularly those who have experienced systemic oppression due to the War on Drugs. The grant program prioritizes the integration of harm reduction programming into communities. This includes a variety of project examples such as distributing naloxone, safe use kits, syringe exchanges, and testing strips, as well as community organizing and advocacy that empower individuals with lived experiences. Stigma reduction trainings are also a focus, aimed at helping the public understand and articulate the importance of harm reduction models. Other priorities include developing coalitions of local businesses to provide harm reduction supplies, building partnerships with medication-assisted treatment providers, and integrating peer support professionals into staff positions. Expected outcomes of the grant program include the introduction of new harm reduction service modalities into mainstream services and the increased inclusion of people who use substances into these services. The program offers 10-15 grants, ranging from $10,000 for piloting new programming to $50,000 for supporting ongoing harm reduction and racial equity work. This funding structure supports both innovative new initiatives and the sustained growth of existing effective programs, demonstrating the foundation's strategic commitment to long-term impact and systemic change within Kentucky's communities.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and interventions aimed at combating the opioid epidemic in Kentucky, targeting organizations that address opioid use disorder and related mental health issues.

Neighborhood Grants: The Neighborhood Improvement Grant program offered by the city of Aurora provides funding opportunities for residents and neighborhood groups to improve the appearance of Aurora neighborhoods and strengthen community connections. The program offers competitive grants with a maximum award of $5,000 per project. Eligible projects include those that enhance a neighborhood's physical condition, increase pride and identity, improve neighborhood communication, and bring new assets to the community. Neighborhood organizations and residents are encouraged to apply, with eligible projects needing to be within Aurora city limits and involve at least three neighborhood households. Know Your Neighbor Mini-Grant: The Know Your Neighbor Mini-Grant provides resources to support connections among neighbors through small neighborhood block parties or clean-up events. Grant recipients receive a $100 gift card for either King Soopers or Home Depot, depending on the type of event. Funding is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until allocated funds are used. Eligible expenses may include food and supplies for the event, but religious, political, or personal/private events will not be funded. Printing Assistance Mini-Grant: The Printing Assistance Mini-Grant offers in-house printing assistance for flyers and posters to publicize neighborhood events. This grant is available to participants registered in the Aurora Neighborhood Registration Program. Grant recipients can receive up to 25 color or 500 black and white flyers, or 10 color or 20 black and white posters. Materials must be picked up at the Aurora Municipal Center. Small Neighborhood Mini-Grant: The Small Neighborhood Activity Mini-Grant provides up to $250 for developing sustainable neighborhood groups and organizing larger-scale neighborhood events. Examples of eligible expenses include entertainment for festivals, neighborhood t-shirts, sports tournaments, or supplies for social gatherings with neighbors. Grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis and require completion of an application form and budget estimates. Please note that specific application dates for each grant opportunity are not provided in the information given.