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.
Opportunity for USA community teams to participate in an accelerator program to promote access to nature for all children. Successful applicants may apply for up to $40,000 in seed funding and will receive training, resources, technical assistance, and peer learning. T...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities, ment...
Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools to work in partnership with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality in youth outcomes. Proposals are welcome in the areas of justice, education, mental he...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts in eligible locations for impactful youth programs. Funding is intended to support projects and direct services benefiting area youth, with priority given to programs that reduc...
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 of $10,000 and in-kind donations valued at up to $500 to USA minority-owned small businesses. Funding is intended to promote entrepreneurship and support business owners who are women, people of color, and of low to moderate income. Grants are designed to suppor...
Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. The purpose of the program is to allow leaders to address community needs. Successful applicants will receive professional devel...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studies, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...
Grants to Illinois and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for professional development opportunities for diverse housing developers. This program helps qualifying organizations provide valuable professional opportunities to new talent and further...
Grants to Illinois food and beverage businesses in eligible locations to help expand and enhance the business. Funding is intended for businesses in areas with inequitable access to food. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations anywhere in the food supply chain are elig...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators in advancing students' understanding of democracy and...
Grants to USA newspapers and newspaper associations for initiatives that promote the advancement of the newspaper industry. Funding is intended for programs that support the creation of sustainable business models, educational activities for the advancement of leaders ...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin grassroots organizations to create and implement zero emissions strategies for the local building sector. These strategies will prioritize social equity and strengthe...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Funding is intended to address regional conflicts, reduce nuclear threats, partner with like-minded social justice movements, an...
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 nonprofit organizations for media projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigati...
Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and a...
Grant of $10,000 and additional smaller grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address inequity and social injustice through music. Funding is primarily intended to support performance-based and educational activities. Both operating support and specific projects w...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Native entities, and LEAs to develop and carry out digital equity projects. Funding is intended for projects and activities to encourage adoption and use of broadband more widely and purposeful...
Grants of $30,000 to USA Native-led artistic performers to support their productions. Both emerging and established artists may apply. Funding is intended for individuals who are actively involved in creation of a live production. Examples of productions include indige...
Opportunity for USA individuals, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies to join a contest to spur development in the solar energy industry. Applicants will be able to compete in several tracks, with the possibility of earning prize money and te...
Grants to Missouri and Illinois qualifying nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance community safety in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that address the consequences of violence and/or seek to reduce future acts of violence. The goal of the...
Grants and event sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations to address social issues in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Certain applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Key focus areas include STEM educa...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization for social activism. Nominations are accepted annually on behalf of those whose work has made a significant and positive impact to further or defend human rights. The purpose of this program is to reco...
Grants of $50,000 and in-kind donations valued at $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to address social justice in local communities. The goal of the program is to promote service to underserved communities and to provide solutions to challenges faced by these commu...
Opportunity for USA companies and startups focused on equity and social impact to participate in a business accelerator program. Eligible applicants specialize in criminal justice reform or education. The program provides a platform for coaching, investor pitches, and ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for career development programs. Funding is intended for high school and post-secondary educational opportunities, as well as for technical and vocational programs to improve social mobili...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, bas...
Opportunity for USA companies and startups focused on equity and social impact to participate in a business accelerator program. Eligible applicants specialize in criminal justice reform or equity in education. The program provides a platform for coaching, investor pit...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative progr...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects to promote social justice, empower women and underrepresented communit...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit youth organizations and youth in eligible regions to create new or expand existing initiatives that focus on achieving social change. Funding is intended to support and encourage young activists who want to chan...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA high school and nonprofit youth programs to promote the sport of football among youth across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach. Additionally, the Foundation will match don...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for activities that advance health equity. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in the areas of food, social interaction, evidence, and work. The program supports impactful approaches and unique ideas ...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and groups for projects related to equity and diversity in the musical profession and for the presentation of programs and concerts. Funding is intended for research activities and creative projects ...
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...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended for individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners. Elig...
Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities worldwide....
Grants of $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to benefit students in diverse populations. Funding is intended to assist educators who serve in rural areas, as well as for teachers involved in inclusion and diversity programs for their school o...
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 USA, Canada, and International researchers for support of research to improve AI systems. Funding is intended for the development of research projects that promote AI development for the benefit of society. Eligible research projects are related to multi-agen...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, municipal and state governments, school districts, and other institutions for programs to serve people living with paralysis. Grants are available for a wide range of programs and projects that have a posit...
Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and tribal and local governments for projects addressing racial injustices and systemic racism in the STEM field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding ...
Grants to USA medical and health professional schools, medical education companies, patient advocacy organizations, and healthcare related entities for educational activities related to breast cancer. Funding is intended to increase the knowledge of healthcare professi...
Grants to USA medical schools, medical education companies, patient advocacy organizations, and healthcare related entities for educational activities related to breast cancer. Funding is intended to improve healthcare for senior patients with metastatic breast cancer.
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with nonprofit institutions and government agencies for projects in the area of social justice. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects th...
Grants to USA medical and health professional schools, medical education companies, and healthcare institutions and entities to advance health equity among socially disadvantaged and vulnerable populations pertaining to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended f...