Social Advocacy Grants

This scholarship provides funding for early-career researchers and therapists to explore holistic approaches to sexuality through research and therapeutic practices at the Kinsey Institute.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to host free outdoor music festivals that promote community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to healthcare systems for implementing comprehensive suicide prevention strategies, particularly targeting vulnerable populations such as older adults, Native Americans, and veterans.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities to oversee and enhance the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, ensuring effective crisis response services across the country.

This grant provides financial support to independent media creators, particularly those from marginalized communities, to produce projects that promote anarchist values and engage with pressing social and political issues.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in California to facilitate restorative justice dialogues between crime victims and incarcerated individuals, promoting healing and accountability.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in Marshall County that are implementing programs to combat opioid-related harm through evidence-based strategies and community-driven interventions.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to create peer mentoring programs that support adults with dual diagnoses of intellectual or developmental disabilities and mental health conditions, as well as their parents or caregivers.

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers and advanced PhD students from Arab backgrounds to explore themes of nationhood, identity, and history inspired by the work of Constantine Zurayk.

This grant provides financial support to doctoral candidates working on their dissertations in the social sciences, helping them overcome research-related financial barriers.

This funding opportunity provides $1,500 to Native women leading projects that promote healing and wellness in tribal communities across the United States.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in California to implement restorative justice programs in correctional facilities, focusing on victim awareness, empathy development, and accountability among incarcerated individuals.

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that support social impact initiatives, particularly those benefiting Lithuanian communities in the U.S. and Lithuania, focusing on areas like youth empowerment, education, and cultural engagement.

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 supports small grassroots organizations in the U.S., Mexico, or Haiti that are focused on building community power and promoting justice through effective organizing and leadership development.

This funding initiative provides support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in New Jersey to improve awareness and access to workers' rights and benefits for underserved and marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to protect journalists and promote media freedom worldwide, particularly in high-risk environments.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer shelter and services to victims of family violence, including counseling and advocacy, while promoting collaboration with community stakeholders.