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.
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 of €5000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that lead to social change. Funding is intended for organizations that employ creative methods to advance social justice and inclusion in disadvantaged areas of the world. Prior...
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...
Grants to USA organizations to address issues related to environmental health and related public health risks. Funding is intended to help build the capacity and leadership of grassroots groups. Grant funds may also be requested to provide education and training. Grass...
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...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African descent to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar with hu...
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 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 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 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and NGOs for activities to address the inequities in breast cancer treatment worldwide. Funding is intended to increase patient resources, build awareness of available patient resource...
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 to USA government agencies, nonprofit organizations, school districts, IHEs, regional organizations, and tribal governments in eligible areas for workforce development programs to benefit underserved populations. Applicants are advised that required registration...
Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, IHEs, school districts, for-profits, and tribes for programs to support youth and children who have been exposed to violence. Applicants are advised to complete required registratio...
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, ...
Grants to USA and territories IHEs, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for research to improve the air quality in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with nonprofit organizations and IHEs for research to advance educational equity. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Projects may focus ...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit institutions and organizations and individuals for research projects related to improvements in the healthcare system. Funding is intended for innovative research with the potential to have a positive impact on the healthcare syst...
Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network with a cohort of entrepr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full proposal.
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin community organizations and groups to support organizational operations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants that are servin...
In-kind support of technical assistance and promotional credit to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and private entities to develop cloud-based technology to improve health equity worldwide. The opportunity is intended for c...
Grants to Illinois eligible for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to develop energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to benefit historically underrepresented communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be finalized prior...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that support the funding source's mission. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for environmental initiatives in the real estate industry. Funding is intended for academic faculty, students, real estate managers, and building owners. Preference will be given to proposals that emp...