Social Advocacy Grants

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that are making a positive impact in communities where Smithfield Foods employees live and work, focusing on areas such as hunger relief, education, hometown heroes, and community vitality.

This funding initiative supports local individuals and organizations in Appalachian Kentucky to develop innovative projects that enhance civic engagement and address community challenges.

This program provides funding to Yale University students for innovative research and creative projects that address important issues related to the welfare and protection of non-human animals.

This funding initiative provides financial support to grassroots organizations and Indigenous communities in the U.S. and Canada to address the environmental, health, and cultural impacts of mining activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Connecticut for initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence through crisis intervention training, public education, and promoting safe firearm storage.

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 organizations that deliver comprehensive, trauma-informed services to minor victims of human trafficking, helping them recover and reintegrate into society.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop housing solutions and supportive services for victims of human trafficking, helping them transition to safe and permanent living situations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to enhance survivor involvement in anti-human trafficking programs by developing training, resources, and collaborative networks.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based hematology clinics, emergency departments, and universities to improve care and services for individuals with sickle cell disease.

This program provides funding to organizations in Buncombe County to deliver healthcare and support services for uninsured and vulnerable populations, focusing on mental health, substance use, and social determinants of health.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in New Jersey to develop programs that reduce social isolation among older adults and people with disabilities, promoting their health and community engagement.

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.

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

This grant provides funding for innovators to develop affordable and user-friendly tools that can safely detect and mark underwater explosive ordnance in post-conflict areas, helping local communities mitigate risks and promote safe economic activities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-U.S. citizen alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Latvia to implement community projects that promote democratic values and strengthen U.S.-Latvia relations.

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.

This funding opportunity supports researchers affiliated with top universities to expand successful pilot projects that address critical public policy issues in Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE, focusing on education, public health, and urban development.

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in implementing community-led initiatives that prevent domestic violence through education and social norm change, rather than providing direct services to victims.