Private Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

This program provides funding to women-owned businesses in Connecticut that have shown measurable growth and are seeking to expand their operations through strategic investments.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties that address critical community needs such as education, behavioral health, food assistance, and senior services.

This grant provides funding to public-school librarians and library media specialists in Fredericksburg City Public Schools to support inclusive educational initiatives that promote literacy and a love of learning among diverse student populations.

This funding opportunity supports early-stage researchers investigating preeclampsia and related pregnancy disorders, with a focus on improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities for mothers and infants.

This grant provides financial support to artists with disabilities living in Hamilton County, Tennessee, to help them create, develop their work, and enhance their professional skills.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in specific Wisconsin counties to address community health challenges related to substance misuse, mental health, and health equity, particularly for underserved populations.

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding opportunity supports rural communities in Kansas and western Missouri by providing resources for programs that engage youth in leadership, volunteerism, and the arts, helping them become active contributors to their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for innovative K–12 education projects led by federally recognized Tribal Nations and Pueblos in Northern New Mexico, focusing on culturally relevant and community-driven initiatives.

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 community-based organizations in Oregon that address food, housing, and healthcare access for Medicaid and low-income individuals.

This funding opportunity supports artist-led projects in eastern Iowa that foster collaboration and innovation in the visual arts, particularly those engaging under-resourced communities and exploring experimental creative practices.

This program provides $1.6 million in annual funding to nonprofit organizations in Minnesota and Native Nations for community-led initiatives that promote equity and empower local solutions.

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to community-based organizations in Denver that focus on improving mental health and substance misuse care through culturally relevant and accessible support services.

This grant provides funding to arts and culture nonprofits in Washtenaw County, Michigan, with a focus on promoting racial equity and supporting projects that engage and empower BIPOC communities through artistic initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that deliver essential HIV treatment and prevention services, particularly for transgender individuals, women, and youth.

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dade County, Florida, that improve the care and well-being of elderly individuals through health and human services programs.

This funding opportunity supports women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in Greater Philadelphia who are creating art that fosters social change and community engagement.

This program provides funding for innovative projects that empower women, girls, and underrepresented genders in astronomy and STEM fields across North America.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Iredell County to support diverse cultural arts programming and community engagement through the arts.