Private Grants

This program provides funding and mentorship for recent college graduates and seniors from underrepresented backgrounds to gain research experience in biomedical science by working in established labs.

This grant provides microfunding to initiatives that uplift and celebrate the lives of transgender, non-binary, and intersex individuals, with a special focus on supporting trans elders.

This funding opportunity supports Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations in creating innovative public humanities projects that promote civic engagement, empathy, and community connection.

This funding opportunity supports postdoctoral scientists conducting innovative cancer research that combines computational and experimental biology, requiring mentorship from both a computational and a biological expert.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public schools in southwestern Minnesota for large-scale public art projects that foster community engagement and sustainable arts access.

This grant provides financial support for events in Larimer and Weld counties that showcase popular contemporary music and prioritize fair compensation for local artists and community engagement.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, and public school districts in the Greater Pine Area to promote economic and community development initiatives that create jobs, enhance the environment, and assist vulnerable populations.

This initiative provides funding and support for U.S. public and charter schools to develop and implement decision-making education within their K–12 curricula, empowering students with essential skills for navigating complex situations.

This funding opportunity provides $40,000 to recognized Tribal governments for projects that promote sustainable farming and ranching practices, emphasizing environmental restoration and the integration of traditional ecological knowledge.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit housing developers and builders in five Georgia counties to create and preserve affordable homeownership opportunities for communities of color.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals through specific projects and services that address verified community needs.

This award provides financial and professional support to early-career physician-scientists dedicated to advancing clinical and translational cancer research.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government units for health-related projects that benefit underserved communities in Jefferson County, Missouri.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects focused on salmon conservation and subsistence initiatives in Alaska, targeting habitat restoration and monitoring efforts that benefit local communities.

This funding initiative provides a $2-to-$1 match for new fundraising efforts by Staten Island-based nonprofits that have previously received significant support from the Foundation, encouraging innovative strategies to enhance their financial capacity and community engagement.

This grant supports teams of young leaders in rural U.S. communities to develop their creative and cultural initiatives through mentorship and funding for community projects.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the metro Atlanta area focused on preventing evictions and assisting individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, that are dedicated to reducing poverty and promoting social equity for underserved communities.

This initiative provides financial support and resources to small business owners in the U.S. selling on eBay, helping them grow and enhance their online operations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in eight states to improve community wellbeing through initiatives focused on basic needs, education, economic development, and partnerships with United Way.