Grants for Individuals - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

This grant provides up to $5,000 in seed funding for Vanderbilt students and registered student organizations to develop innovative projects that promote community belonging, collaboration, and inclusivity on campus.

This grant provides financial support to Black-identifying graduate students in craft disciplines at U.S. institutions, enabling them to pursue innovative projects that reflect Black diasporic expression in their artistic practice.

This grant provides financial support and professional development opportunities to exceptional scriptwriters residing in the Southern United States, celebrating their contributions to the region's cultural landscape.

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

This initiative provides $25,000 in funding and mentorship to emerging LGBTQ+ filmmakers in the U.S. to help them create new works that amplify queer voices and stories.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and resources to early-stage education leaders and entrepreneurs developing innovative public school models and educational solutions that promote equity and inclusivity for marginalized students.

This grant provides funding to healthcare professionals and educators to develop innovative projects that improve the training and clinical experiences of medical residents and fellows in the U.S.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals through specific projects and services that address verified community needs.

This grant provides funding for research projects that address health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ women and girls, particularly focusing on underrepresented subpopulations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists living in Santa Ana to create community-focused projects that enhance the local arts and culture scene while promoting economic development.

This funding initiative supports arts-related projects in Lawrence, Kansas, that promote community engagement, diversity, and sustainability, benefiting local artists and organizations.

This grant provides financial support to emerging filmmakers in the East Bay area who are enrolled in full-time film studies programs, specifically for documentary projects that address important social issues.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and churches in Northeast Ohio to support community-focused initiatives and services.

This funding opportunity supports early-career film directors in Minnesota who are pursuing innovative and artistic filmmaking projects.

This funding opportunity provides $100,000 to young leaders in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest who are dedicated to advancing conservation and environmental justice, particularly from underrepresented communities.

This grant provides $5,000 to women and nonbinary journalists for reporting on unconventional or overlooked communities, honoring the legacy of a fearless journalist.

This funding opportunity supports graduate students conducting research on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues within behavior analysis, promoting projects that demonstrate methodological rigor and relevance to broader community settings.

This scholarship provides financial support to high school seniors with disabilities who are pursuing a college education in technology-related fields and demonstrate leadership and financial need.

This program provides financial support for training and wraparound services to help low-income individuals in New Jersey gain the skills needed for better employment opportunities.

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions, focusing on their positive impacts on human and animal well-being across various populations and contexts.