Federal Social Advocacy Grants

The U.S. Mission to NATO is inviting proposals for programs and initiatives that promote an increased understanding of NATO's role in regional peace and security, as well as the rules-based international order. All programs must have a direct tie to the United States, which could involve American experts, organizations, or institutions. The grant aims to support various activities, including academic lectures, cultural workshops, professional exchanges, and digital engagements. The deadline for applications is August 26, 2024, and the expected number of awards is one. The award amounts range from $20,000 to $50,000, making it accessible for various organizations to apply. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities that can contribute to the goals of the program.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. and foreign nonprofit organizations and NGOs to strengthen community governance and peace efforts in Burma by enhancing coordination among ethnic resistance groups and improving early warning systems for civilian protection.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations for delivering mentoring services to at-risk youth, particularly those involved in or affected by the juvenile justice system, across at least 38 states.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit and educational organizations working to promote U.S. values and cooperation with Sudanese communities through initiatives in areas like women's leadership, peace promotion, and civic engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and civil society groups to implement programs that strengthen U.S.-Honduras relations and promote shared values such as democracy and economic prosperity.

This funding opportunity provides emergency financial support to individuals and organizations facing persecution for their religious beliefs or for advocating for religious freedom worldwide.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to enhance legal services for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault, ensuring they receive comprehensive legal assistance and advocacy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. government exchange program alumni in Benin to develop projects that empower local youth in technology, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to empower Nigeria's legal community in defending religious freedom and improving access to justice for individuals facing religious persecution.

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for an applied learning project. The projects overarching goal is for monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) approaches for democracy, human rights, and governance (DRG) programming that incorporate feedback and expertise from the communities and individuals impacted by DRG programming. DRLs goal is to build a portfolio of evidence to further identify democracy, human rights, and labor rights program strategies that are effective. The DRL Evaluation Innovation Fund is an initiative that integrating evidence into program design, implementation, and evaluation in foreign assistance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations to develop and enhance culturally competent services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, along with their caregivers, in tribal communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations conducting research and data collection on violence against women and children, aiming to improve accountability and victim protection globally.

This funding opportunity supports research centers focused on improving mental health and addressing health disparities related to HIV/AIDS, particularly for early-career and underrepresented researchers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Japanese organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through cultural, educational, and strategic initiatives.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations working to reduce human trafficking through research-driven interventions and collaborative efforts in various countries.

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 funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma to create programs that help youth aged 13 to 18 successfully transition back to school while reducing the risk of juvenile delinquency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, especially faith-based groups, to improve their security measures against targeted violence and hate crimes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and agencies to enhance treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, particularly in underserved areas.

This program provides funding to state governments and territories to enhance support services for victims of sexual assault, ensuring access to critical resources and advocacy.