Private Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

This grant provides funding to Vermont-based nonprofit organizations, schools, and public entities for essential equipment that supports programs aimed at preventing challenges faced by children and youth aged 0–18.

This grant provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in North, Northeast, and Southeast Portland to help meet essential needs like food, clothing, and school supplies for local residents.

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations in east central Illinois by supporting projects that enhance their internal systems and infrastructure.

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects in the planning phase that seek to create systemic change in community health by addressing complex issues through equity-focused solutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on ending hunger and reducing waste in communities served by Kroger, as well as national initiatives that align with these goals.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to create media arts workshops for students with disabilities, helping them develop original media art projects while ensuring accessibility and educational support.

This program provides an 18-month fellowship for experienced leaders in health-related nonprofits and public agencies in western and central New York, focusing on collaboration and equity to address health challenges for young children and older adults.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Connecticut that assist economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly sick children and older adults, as well as public and charitable hospitals.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to women pursuing training in high-demand STEM fields to help them enter, transition, or advance in their careers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Montana that empower women and girls through direct services, leadership development, and policy advocacy, particularly in rural, tribal, and urban Indian communities.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations led by those directly affected by social and environmental injustices, empowering them to create positive change in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal nations, and local government entities in northeastern Minnesota to address critical community needs such as food security, housing, and education.

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt institutions in advancing health education projects that promote diversity, collaboration, and ethical training among future health professionals.

This grant provides $50,000 to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the U.S. for innovative nursing-led projects that improve health outcomes for marginalized populations.

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on animal welfare and children's health, with a preference for those serving Colorado communities.

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.

This funding initiative provides financial support and capacity building for U.S.-based organizations that create youth-centered solutions addressing the challenges of gender identity and digital life for young people.

This funding opportunity supports K–12 youth-led projects that promote environmental stewardship, community involvement, and leadership development, particularly for historically underserved communities.

Beyond Open is a competitive small business grant program focused on enhancing economic mobility within Charlotte's Corridors of Opportunity. It aims to support diverse-owned small businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, LGBTQ individuals, and persons with disabilities. The grant can be used for capital assets such as equipment, technology, inventory, and real estate, and does not require repayment. Administered by FFTC Partners For Empowering Communities, a supporting organization of the Foundation For The Carolinas, and funded by the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund, Beyond Open has awarded over $10 million in grants to nearly 300 small businesses during its first two rounds. The third round will distribute approximately $5 million in grants. The program aims to retain jobs, encourage job growth, and inspire new entrepreneurial endeavors in areas with low economic mobility and among historically underrepresented groups. It also seeks to create opportunities for small businesses to provide goods or services in affluent areas where minority business owners have been under-represented.