Social Advocacy Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that use creativity to address social and environmental challenges, particularly those benefiting marginalized communities and youth aged 16 to 27.

This program provides financial support and mentorship to individuals with lived experience of incarceration who are developing innovative solutions to address systemic injustices within the criminal legal system.

This funding opportunity supports doctoral candidates in political science by providing financial assistance for research-related expenses that enhance their dissertation projects.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments for volunteer-driven projects that address community needs while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin that are working on innovative projects to improve long-term services and supports for older adults and individuals with diverse abilities.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Nicaraguan organizations in promoting trade, democratic values, and border security through educational and cultural initiatives that engage local communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to prosecutor offices and organizations focused on reviewing wrongful convictions, aiming to improve the integrity of the criminal justice system and prevent future errors.

This grant provides funding to Illinois counties and judicial circuits to implement community-based programs that divert individuals with probation-eligible offenses from incarceration, promoting rehabilitation and public safety.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Child and Family Advocacy Centers in Arizona to enhance services for victims of abuse and neglect.

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of public diplomacy projects in Malaysia that promote American values, technology, education, and cultural engagement, targeting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals.

This funding initiative provides resources to the Military Child Education Coalition to improve educational support and resources for military-connected students and their families in Texas public schools.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. state and territorial governments for implementing and improving residential substance use disorder treatment programs in correctional facilities, with a focus on reducing recidivism and ensuring continuity of care after release.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in developing community-driven initiatives that promote democratic values, safety, and prosperity in both American and Ivoirian communities.

This funding opportunity supports early-career social science researchers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds or under-resourced institutions, to investigate economic mobility and systemic inequalities in the U.S.

This grant provides funding for early-career scholars at U.S. colleges and universities to conduct rigorous research on the effects of criminal justice policies and practices, with a focus on promoting equity and transparency in the justice system.

This program provides unrestricted funding to community-focused nonprofit organizations in select U.S. markets, supporting initiatives in youth education, storytelling, and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Pennsylvania to implement community-based programs that prevent youth violence and delinquency while promoting collaboration and effective reentry services for system-involved youth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that need immediate resources to respond to urgent social justice issues and drive systemic change.

This program provides financial support to resident-led neighborhood groups in Mountain View to promote community engagement through events and beautification projects.