Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that aim to improve the lives of Milwaukee, Waukesha, Ozaukee, and Washington county residents. Funding is currently available for proposals that focus on strengthening education, strengthening neighborhoods, increasing economic opportunities, and promo...

Grants to Birmingham, Alabama organizations for health, safety crisis and intervention, education, and financial stability programs. Proposals must include a request for four to six volunteers in addition to funding. Proposed projects should align with the mission of the Funding Source: Mission: The Junior League of Bi...

Grants starting at $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs that educate the community on legal matters and improve access to legal services in Oakland County. Funding is also intended for the enhancement of the local legal library. The Oakland County Bar Foundation is dedicated to ensuring access to justi...

Grants to USA state, local, and tribal government agencies for comprehensive programs that identify and remediate hazards related to lead-based paint in rental units and owner-occupied housing. Applicants are advised that registrations required to apply may take up to four weeks to complete. Healthy Homes Supplemental ...

Fellowships of $30,000 to USA early-career, technologically savvy innovators to develop ideas that will advance social change. The Fellowship is intended to support projects that advance causes in progressive politics and social justice, as well as transformative media and technology initiatives. Special interest is sh...

Grants to New York nonprofits to provide free high-quality legal services to eligible clients. Funding is intended for individual case services, pro bono services, community legal education, pro se assistance, referrals, online outreach, and group services. In furtherance of its mission, and in recognition that no singl...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to Arizona scholars for research projects that address history, arts, government, and legal or public policy that is relevant to the region. Applications are encouraged for doctoral dissertations and projects by post-doctoral scholars; however, proposals for advanced research will also be...

Grants to Howard County, Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that aim to improve the quality of life for residents, specifically in the areas of health, education, culture, civic affairs, and community beautification. LOIs are due by January 19. First-time applicants must contact the Foundation to d...

Grants to Pennsylvania community-based victim service providers, juvenile probation offices, and prosecutor offices for legal services to victims of juvenile and adult offenders. Funding is intended to ensure that victims receive all the procedural services necessary for their understanding and participation in the crimin...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level. The funding source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social justice and human righ...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for community services. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Organizations must operate within Essex, Middlesex, or Suffolk Counties. Funding is intended for projects in education, social justice, human services, and healthcare.

Grants to Summit County, Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on the arts and culture, civic affairs, health and human services, and education and early learning. Priorities and application deadlines for each of these focus areas are listed below. Arts and Culture: Summer dance performan...

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of legal aid services, law reform, legal research, legal education, and the maintenance of law libraries. Potential applicants must first contact the funding source to discuss their proposal and receive application forms. Funding for projects or progr...

Grants ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and libraries for the implementation of public-facing humanities projects. Projects should encourage audiences to examine their values, explore new ideas, and interact with others in the State. These grants aim to: - Connect audiences more...

Grants to Scott County, Iowa nonprofits, local governments, agencies, IHEs, and schools to address the needs of community residents. For reference, previously funded areas included education, conservation, disabilities, historic preservation, fire and rescue, housing, law enforcement, libraries, medical, museums, park and ...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to Greater Boston, Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that address gender, ethnic, and racial disparities, as well as other social inequalities. Preference will be given to innovative activities where a smaller award amount is likely to have a meaningful impact. Thr...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts projects, programs, literary publications, and dramatic productions that focus on promoting social justice, human rights, and racial equality. A proposed project or activity in which an art form illuminates an issue of human rights would...

Grants to Western Nebraska and Eastern Wyoming nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to enhance the quality of life, safety, and vitality of eligible communities. Applications are primarily considered from Scotts Bluff County in Nebraska and Goshen and Platte Counties in Wyoming. The purposes of the Orego...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...

Grants averaging $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nongovernmental organizations working to strengthen democratic institutions worldwide and advance democratic goals. Applications are invited from independent, local NGOs for non-partisan programs that seek to accomplish the following goals: -Promote and defend h...

Grants starting at $25,000 to Hawaii County and State government agencies for a broad range of projects to enhance the criminal justice system and reduce crime. Funding is intended for the support of all criminal justice system components, such as courts, treatment, corrections, multi-jurisdictional gang and drug task forc...

Grants to Kansas nonprofits, faith-based organizations, Native American Tribes, and units of state and local government for projects that will enhance the state's criminal justice program. Funding is intended to be used for one of the following purpose areas: systems of law enforcement, the courts, prevention and education...

Grants to North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to meet basic needs and promote economic self-sufficiency and social and civic participation of area residents. Funding is intended to support programs, general operations, and, for community foundations on...

Grants generally starting at $12,000 to USA nonprofits to develop and expand programs that support people affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. Funding may be used to enhance and improve resources and support and/or to involve the patient's perspective in care delivery and drug development. The ALKERM...

Grants starting at $4,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to support the delivery of legal services to the poor, improve the delivery of legal services, promote knowledge and awareness of the law, and improve the administration of justice. Priority will be given to applications requesting funds for the direct r...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. A letter of inquiry is due by October 4, 2018. Funding is intended to address contemporary societal issues and to foster public accountability of government agencies. This p...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, and government agencies for a broad range of programs and projects benefitting the funding source’s service area. LOIs are due January 11. Program areas include arts and culture, environmental preservation, education, historic preservation, health, problem gaming,...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, including tribal governments and law enforcement agencies, for the development of programs to reduce gang violence. Funding is intended to reduce and prevent violence throughout communities, thus creating safe communities for families to live. The Gang Suppression Plann...

Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies, local government agencies, and tribal governments for the development and implementation of programs to reduce gang recruitment of unaccompanied youth. Funding is intended to reduce violent crime and victimization of alien youth and children. Unaccompanied alien ch...

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations and government agencies to develop and present arts-oriented projects for the general public. Possible projects include exhibitions, festivals, creative place-making projects to promote community revitalization, and other creative public presentations that ...

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit women and children. Funding is intended to support work that empowers and preserves the legal rights of women and children, and that encourages the advancement of women in the legal profession. Priority is given to applicants with projects t...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Pike County, Indiana nonprofits and government agencies for programs in the areas of health, education, human services, arts and culture, and community development. Funding may also be used for other civic initiatives, such as recreation, youth development, and the environment. Grant...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for outstanding and creative work in the area of social justice and change. Prizes are intended for innovators who have addressed a particular need and created a viable solution for that need that has made a significant impact in the field. The Grinnell College Innova...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA small law firms, private attorneys, and nonprofits providing legal services to strengthen justice in the areas of poverty law, environmental justice, and civil and human rights. LOIs are due by July 10, 2018. Areas of focus for this program include the following: Social J...

Fellowships of $20,000 to USA independent artists and arts collectives for collaborative opportunities to promote art projects that encourage social engagement. This program is intended to support courageous artists in creating structures, experiences, and exchanges that inspire audiences, highlight seemingly intractable ...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Northwest Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community benefit projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry by January 20. Program areas include education, arts and culture, health, environmental preservation, problem gaming, his...

Grants to North Idaho nonprofits and agencies in eligible counties for health, education, and financial stability programs that improve the local quality of life. Organizations may apply from the following eligible counties: Boundary, Benewah, Shoshone, Bonner, and Kootenai. Funding may be used for staffing, administrative...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that promote social justice around the world. Applicants must submit a preliminary application in advance of a full proposal. Priority will be given to projects with small budgets that lack access to mainstream sources of funding. ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA leftist activists, researchers, and writers for work that advances critical issues in the study of the world, its people, their communities, cultures, and economies, as well as their interaction with the environment. Proposed work can address issues ranging from geopolitics to cultural and eco...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...

Small Grants of up to $5,000 and large grants starting at $5,000 to Baltimore Metropolitan Area, Maryland nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in disadvantaged communities. Applicants seeking funds in excess of $5,000 must submit a Letter of Inquiry in advance of the deadline. While the Foundation suppor...

Grants of up to $25,000 and greater than $25,000 to Fort Bend County, Texas nonprofits for programs that focus on human needs, health, education, and community enhancement, as well as for programming at George Ranch Historical Park. Applicants must submit an LOI for grant requests of more than $25,000. Funding will be ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations for direct services that support youth-at-risk. Funding is intended for organizations that can demonstrate measurable outcomes and sustainable long-term benefits for youth-at-risk. Grants are intended for direct services such as: - After-school and mentoring progra...

Grants of $500 to New York small nonprofit organizations to develop and implement public humanities projects. Funding is intended promote equal access to cultural and humanities programming throughout the State. Eligible organizations must have total yearly operating expenses that are $250,000 or less. Quick Grants are ...

Grants to Arkansas nonprofits, public housing agencies, organizations, and for-profit entities to construct new rental housing for extremely low-income veterans and their families. Preference is given to projects that benefit veterans with special needs or mental health issues, homeless veterans or those at risk of becomin...

Grants to USA institutes of higher education for projects that develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities on a national scale. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. IHEs will partner with national industry associations to develop and implement projects. The purpos...

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, schools, and IHEs for a broad range of arts programming benefiting public audiences. New applicants are required to submit a proposal draft for review in advance of the deadline. New Mexico Arts supports arts activities in the following discipli...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that catalyze change and advance reform on issues related to the criminal justice system. The fellowships are intended to mitigate the harmful impact of current criminal justice policies on communities, families, and individuals in the United States. Fellowships should involve...

Grants of up to $7,500 to California small nonprofit organizations for grassroots efforts to protect habitats and wildlands throughout the state. This program supports a broad range of advocacy and protection activities to address land and habitat issues. Priority will be given to project-specific requests. About the F...

Grants to Virginia, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles and San Fransisco, California organizations to promote the health and well-being of residents. Funding will be provided for a wide range of civic, cultural, and charitable endeavors as well as public interest law and legal education. The Foundation's priorities and foc...