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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 early-career post-doctoral researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin to explore innovative health research projects that improve health outcomes and promote health equity in Wisconsin.

This grant provides funding for graduate students and early-career psychologists to develop innovative projects that address systemic racism, discrimination, and violence while promoting healing and equity in communities.

This grant provides financial support to the Oakland Police Department and community organizations for initiatives that enhance public safety and foster trust between law enforcement and residents.

This program provides funding for scout troops in the U.S. and Canada to purchase outdoor gear that supports their long-term outdoor activities and development.

This grant provides financial support to various organizations, including nonprofits and small businesses, to implement projects that enhance social services, arts, recreation, and community activities for residents of South Windsor, Connecticut.

This fund provides financial support to Louisiana-based nonprofit organizations led by and serving marginalized communities, helping them to host events and activities that promote racial, climate, and criminal justice.

This program provides financial assistance to downtown Chehalis business and property owners for exterior improvements that enhance the historical character and visual appeal of their buildings.

This grant provides financial support to California Southern Baptist churches for outreach and evangelism projects, including missions, disaster relief, and hunger relief efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural United Methodist churches in North Carolina to enhance leadership, community engagement, and sustainable practices.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Lincoln, Massachusetts, for projects that improve community services, cultural activities, and educational assistance for local residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Blaine County, Idaho, for projects and operational needs that promote community resilience and inclusivity.

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin for innovative health research or workforce development projects that address critical health challenges in the state.

This funding supports community-building projects that empower historically marginalized groups, such as Indigenous women, Black individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, to enhance social connections and promote health equity.

This grant provides financial support to Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Sioux City for new or upgraded religious education and evangelization initiatives.

This grant provides funding for projects that promote the conservation and restoration of water resources in the Muskegon River Watershed, targeting nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and community groups focused on environmental stewardship.

In alignment with the Square mission of economic empowerment, we began the Black Equity Grant Program to support the growth of Black developers after recognizing that many technologies founded by historically underrepresented communities were also underresourced, lacking the necessary funding and resources to build on Square. This program will provide Black-led platform partners with both financial support as well as increased exposure and visibility.

The Zoo Labs: FUND, administered in partnership with the Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI), is a funding and investment initiative designed to support Bay Area entrepreneurs who are launching or growing businesses centered around music. With a strong emphasis on culturally-rooted artist teams, the program offers unrestricted funding to music ventures that align with values of cultural preservation, innovation, economic empowerment, and community enrichment. In 2025, the FUND will distribute a total of $230,000 in grants, prioritizing artist teams that face barriers to accessing capital and are committed to contributing to the Bay Area's creative ecosystem. Zoo Labs: FUND provides grants in four tiers: $5,000, $15,000, $25,000, and $50,000, with award size contingent upon the team’s business development stage. Eligibility requires applicant teams of at least two individuals, including one culturally-rooted artist, who all reside full-time in specified Bay Area counties. Teams may include various roles such as content creators, producers, engineers, and advisors, and must be operating a music-centered business, whether as a nonprofit, sole proprietorship, or for-profit organization. Prior grantees may reapply if they meet reporting and mentorship obligations from previous awards. Applicants must complete an online submission through CCI’s Submittable platform between May 19 and July 7, 2025. Required materials include a team pitch video, business matrix, one work sample, and a budget with notes. Applications are assessed based on the strength of the team, artistry and craft, entrepreneurship, and internal and external community impact. An independent panel reflecting diverse backgrounds will review the materials and recommend grantees. The notification of awards is scheduled for September 8, 2025. In addition to receiving financial support, awardees gain access to mentorship opportunities through Zoo Labs: LEARN. These include on-demand courses, virtual networking sessions, and for higher-tier recipients, a strategy session with Zoo Labs Co-Founder Vinitha Watson. All grantees must attend a virtual orientation on October 15, 2025, and participate in at least one one-on-one business mentorship session. Recipients of $25,000 or $50,000 grants are also invited to serve as voluntary mentors to future applicants. The grant supports activities from September 2025 through September 2026. For assistance, applicants can contact CCI via email at grants@cciarts.org or phone at 415.288.0530. Additional technical support is available through Submittable. Information sessions and office hours are scheduled throughout June and early July to assist prospective applicants in preparing strong submissions. All applicants are encouraged to review the guidelines, FAQs, and application preview before seeking support. The Zoo Labs: FUND is made possible with support from Vinitha and David Watson and individual donors. Contributions are welcomed to expand the program’s reach. The FUND continues to invest in artistic legacies that reflect the diversity, resilience, and creativity of Bay Area communities.

The American Horticultural Society proudly offers the Julia Rappaport Growing Gardeners Fund, aimed at fostering a lifelong passion for gardening and horticulture among youth. This grant, ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 annually, supports one educator in starting or expanding a garden or gardening science project within a school or community setting. It seeks to increase access to hands-on gardening experiences for youth from all backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of gardening science. Applicants must detail their project's objectives, plans, timeline, staff, and budget, highlighting its anticipated impact on youth. The application period closes on May 10, 2024, and the recipient will be announced at the National Children & Youth Garden Symposium in July. Attendance at the symposium is not a requirement for application or receipt of the grant.