Private Social Advocacy Grants

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 for faculty members at select Maryland universities to collaborate with community organizations on innovative research projects that address public health challenges and aim for measurable outcomes within a year.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots initiatives that address climate change through community-driven projects focused on youth activism, Indigenous voices, sustainable visions, climate justice, and regenerative agriculture.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals in Illinois to use arts and humanities projects to address and challenge the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity supports New York City-based organizations focused on community organizing and grassroots advocacy to promote social justice, particularly those led by and serving marginalized communities.

This grant provides financial support to social entrepreneurs developing technology-driven solutions for pressing societal issues, with separate tracks for early-stage and advanced-stage ventures.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve the Old Forge and broader Adirondack Region, focusing on projects that address community issues and promote positive change.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in central Illinois that create programs to uplift and advocate for women and girls, promoting female empowerment and philanthropy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community-based organizations in New York City and Westchester County that promote health and wellness initiatives, particularly in underserved neighborhoods.

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 grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Lewisville and Clemmons communities, focusing on projects that support seniors and children while promoting collaboration and long-term sustainability.

This grant provides funding for individuals or teams worldwide to support feminist projects that promote gender equality and challenge discrimination across various fields such as science, art, and culture.

This grant provides funding for research and planning projects that improve governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region, encouraging collaboration between academic institutions and community organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Kentucky and Indiana that create inclusive and supportive environments for LGBTQ+ youth under 24, promoting their empowerment and well-being.

This grant provides $10,000 to individuals and collaborative pairs for innovative visual storytelling projects that explore themes of family through photography and photo-based art.

This grant provides funding for projects that engage Vermonters in addressing social and environmental issues within their communities.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming that are led by immigrants, refugees, and marginalized communities, focusing on community organizing to combat immigration-related injustices.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations addressing healthcare disparities and unmet health needs for underserved populations in Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, and northern Santa Fe counties.

This funding opportunity supports educators and organizations in the Chicago area to engage youth in community-driven projects that promote bird conservation and education.

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 funding opportunity supports programs in Philadelphia that provide essential resources and learning experiences for pregnant and parenting families with young children, particularly those from underserved communities.