Grants for social justice, racial equality, economic justice human rights and social change for individuals, nonprofits, businesses, communities of color and other populations, cultures and religions that have been affected by racial injustice, prejudice and discrimination based upon their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International individuals, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for collaboration with Indigenous Knowledge holders regarding climate, environment, and ecosystem. Applicants are advised that re...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required regis...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote environmental solutions. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial, economic, and environmental justice, including addressing wealth gaps, access to capital, and incl...
Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations serving BIPOC and underserved communities for technology upgrades to address environmental concerns. Funding is intended to help organizations better assist these communities by improving data ...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to address gun violence and promote youth development in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended...
Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increasing ...
Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to studie...
Grant of up to $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse for collaborative research related to global disparities in healthcare. Eligible research must involve investigators in at least two countries. Funds will be distributed based on the applicant's...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying teachers and school personnel for projects to enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. This grant program supports project-based learning and helps educators advance students' understanding of democracy and ci...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit families in eligible regions. Eligible programs are designed to ensure that families have equal access to resources and opportunities that promote financial stability, education, and health. The goal ...
Grant of up to $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse for research related to disparities in global healthcare. Funding is intended for collaborative studies between at least two countries. Priority will be given to research within the following pr...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA qualifying researchers for research projects related to politics, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Focus areas include but are not limited to social and racial justice, gender and...
In-kind donations of training services to USA park and recreation agency professionals to enhance youth programs. Leading national training organizations will focus on coaching the agency staff to ensure that all who interact with young people are equipped with skills ...
Grants to Illinois public schools, college districts, regional education offices, and other qualifying schools or vocational centers for programs to reduce absenteeism from school. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intend...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues people car...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams of entities from the private and public sectors, research centers, and IHEs for research addressing inequalities faced by people with disabilities in Latin American and Caribbean countries. Funding...
Grants to USA local educational agencies to advance and promote desegregation in magnet schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide assistance to schools that are implementing a require...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible areas to address organizational needs. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to addressing longstanding challenges and redefining partnerships. Eligible applicants are locat...
Grants of $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, schools, libraries, and faith-based organizations to develop humanities programming. Funding is intended to support organizational planning and assessment and to advance DEI initiat...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Proposal are accepted in the following focus areas: safe communities, health and wellness, and workforce development. Funding is inte...
Awards to USA and Puerto Rico individual playwrights who are over the age of 40 and identify as BIPOC to support their success. Funding is intended to give typically marginalized playwrights the support they need to succeed in the American theatre scene, while bringing...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public libraries, faith-based entities, and educational foundations for programs and activities that promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects with long-lasting, measurabl...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and individuals for research projects that address ethnic and racial inequities within the justice system. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior t...
Grants to Illinois arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating expenses. Funding is intended for small and mid-sized arts groups with a proven commitment to equity and serving underrepresented communities. One- and three-year grants are offered....
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA local and Tribal government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to provide arts programs for justice-involved youth. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to reduce del...
Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit entity, or tribe to assist states in conducting national health programs to benefit state residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to improve internet accessibility and security worldwide. Funding is intended for activities promoting system advancement, service distribution, and capacity development. Particular attention should be gi...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute unsolved homicides. Applicants are encouraged to start the required registration process at least 30 days prior to the application deadlines. Funding is intende...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to strengthen disability rights, inclusion, and justice. Priority will be given to applicants that are disability-led, especially those with leaders who ...
Grants to Illinois Black and Latinx for-profit and nonprofit community developers in eligible locations for real estate and land use activities and projects. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to due diligence, preliminary plans, and other costs incurred pri...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, care, o...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, c...
Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital, operating, and program expenses. Focus areas include education, culture, health, youth, community development, and basic...
Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link to c...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories filmmakers for the production of short movies. Funding is intended for stories addressing topics relevant to indigenous Pacific Islanders. FIlms should encourage social change and equity and may be narrative or non-fiction...
Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International program for promoting the participation of underrepresented groups in mathematics. The purpose of this award is to recognize programs that encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to pursue mathematics d...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations for operating support for programs to advance civic engagement, policy change, and advocacy efforts in eligible regions. Funding may be used for any organizational needs, including salaries, techn...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Projects areas include education, arts learning, vocational training, and health care. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities...
Prizes and in-kind support to USA and territories municipalities, tribes, communities, and Native Hawaiian organizations for collaborative efforts to improve the quality of life and health of residents. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a fu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nongovernmental organizations, including independent media and civic organizations and associations, to further democratic goals worldwide. Funding is intended to promote human rights, support freedom of information, and strengt...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, CBOs, tribal organizations, IHEs, and civil rights organizations to prevent and address hate-related criminal offenses. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying.
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, faith-based and community-based organizations, and tribes for research projects related to health information technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, for-profits, and tribes for research addressing cancer and climate change. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is inte...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit, governmental, and academic research institutions in eligible regions for medical repurposing trials. Focus areas include topics such as unsolved diseases or unmet medical needs related to pediatrics, veterans, or the military, as well as p...
Grants to USA and territories institutions of higher education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government organizations to promote a diverse workforce in the areas of substance use disorder research and pain research. Applicants are advised that required r...
Grants to USA organizations for projects that promote social equity and racial justice. The purpose of funding is to increase access to opportunities and promote more equitable outcomes for minorities. Funding priorities include projects related to education, entrepren...
Grants of up to $7,500 to USA grassroots nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the status of women. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to support projects that a...
Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 stipen...
Grant of $9,000 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support innovative and impactful projects that study the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through...
Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Alabama Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, ...