Grants for Individuals - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

This competition invites U.S.-based content creators aged 21 and older to produce a 30-second commercial celebrating the legacy and cultural significance of the American Black Film Festival, with cash prizes and festival access for the best submissions.

This grant provides financial support to theatre educators in Marion County, Florida, to enhance educational theater experiences and promote socially relevant topics, while also offering funds to promising student musicians for their growth in music education.

This grant provides funding for artists and teams across the U.S. to create temporary public art projects in San Francisco that reimagine monuments and promote inclusive community narratives.

This initiative provides $50,000 financial gifts to Black individuals in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota who are descendants of enslaved Africans, aimed at fostering intergenerational wealth and self-determined prosperity.

This funding opportunity supports Tennessee-based visual artists and collectives in creating innovative, public-facing art projects, with a focus on encouraging BIPOC and AAPI participation.

This grant provides funding for community-driven beautification projects in Columbus, Ohio, empowering residents and local organizations to enhance public spaces and foster neighborhood connectivity.

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists with disabilities in the Midwest, promoting their artistic development and community engagement.

This grant provides financial support to early-career filmmakers in the Kansas City area for the production of new short narrative films, with a focus on projects that promote diversity and highlight the local community.

This grant provides financial support to local screenwriters in the Kansas City area for original scripts that emphasize regional stories and themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This funding opportunity supports businesses, organizations, and individuals in Huntington County to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, promoting inclusive community participation and overcoming physical barriers.

This grant provides financial support and professional development resources to Black trans women visual artists in the United States, helping to elevate their work and address systemic barriers in the art field.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations and individuals to implement projects that promote innovation, skills development, and mutual understanding between the United States and Rwanda, particularly focusing on youth and professional groups in areas like STEM, media literacy, and English language proficiency.

This program provides support and funding for new entrepreneurs from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds in the outdoor industry to help them develop their business ideas into viable ventures.

This grant provides financial support and mentorship to Muslim filmmakers in the U.S. who are creating impactful narrative and documentary films that authentically represent their communities.

This funding opportunity supports artist-led projects in eastern Iowa that foster collaboration and innovation in the visual arts, particularly those engaging under-resourced communities and exploring experimental creative practices.

This funding opportunity supports visual artists in eastern Iowa who are developing innovative projects that promote community engagement, equity, and environmental awareness.

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ filmmakers and artists in the greater Sacramento area to create and showcase projects that highlight queer stories and experiences.

This competition provides financial support and resources to Brooklyn residents looking to start or grow community-focused businesses.

This initiative provides financial support and resources to young entrepreneurs aged 18 to 30 who are leading socially and environmentally impactful startups.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and cultural groups to implement programs in Mozambique that promote education, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange while fostering U.S.-Mozambique shared values.