Grants for State governments - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

This grant provides funding to research institutions for collaborative clinical trials focused on innovative prostate cancer treatments, particularly targeting high-risk populations, including military personnel and veterans.

This program provides funding to states for initiatives that improve maternal health outcomes and reduce disparities in maternal mortality and severe morbidity through collaborative efforts among public health agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Washington, D.C. area to promote economic independence through education and development initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial programs to improve early detection and intervention services for infants and young children who are deaf or hard of hearing, ensuring they receive timely care and support for better developmental outcomes.

This program selects outstanding early-career professionals committed to public service for a prestigious fellowship that provides firsthand experience in government leadership.

Village Capital, in collaboration with the Deloitte Health Equity Institute (DHEI) and with support from Impact Ventures by Johnson & Johnson Foundation, is launching a call for applications for the “LIFT: Accelerating Equitable Health Innovation” accelerator. Donor Name: Village Capital State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 05/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: LIFT: Accelerating Equitable Health Innovation will work with ten startups advancing health equity across the US. This accelerator program will focus on supporting non-medical solutions that address disparities in the social drivers of health for historically marginalized communities. From June to September 2024, the selected startups are expected to work closely with industry experts, investors, and ecosystem partners and will participate in a one-week intensive workshop, followed by monthly check-ins, and one in-person Summit. A founder/C-suite member of each selected startup will travel with all expenses included to the Summit. This hybrid program will support ten startups. Village Capital is seeking startups across the US focused on addressing critical non-medical drivers of health and with the mission to improve health outcomes for historically marginalized communities including, but not limited to, Black, Hispanic, APPI (Asian, Pacific Islander), and AIAN (American Indian, Alaska Native) individuals, low-income, LGBTQ+, disabled, or rural communities. What they are looking for? Focus on reducing health bias and equity gaps Solutions supporting historically marginalized communities facing health challenges and inequities. Focus on building trust in underserved communities Solutions engaging and strengthening communities. Cultural and behavioral sensitivity Solutions that use a creative, cultural, and behavioral lens. Lived experience Founders who are building solutions for challenges they have experienced or communities from which they come. Benefits startups will receive: Mentorship Mentorship from potential strategic partners, customers, founders, prominent US investors, and business leaders. Connections & Exposure Access to a diverse and inclusive network of mentors and founders within healthcare and healthtech. Exposure on Village Capital’s program website and other communications collateral. Financial Analysis & Support 1:1 coaching with an investment analyst focused on building a financial model, identifying unit economics, and on using financial metrics to drive both their business and investor diligence. Continued Learning Participate in mock board meetings with representatives from enterprise healthcare organizations, corporations, and investors that can help their organization scale. Events Interactive virtual workshops tailored to help your company identify early milestones and prepare them for your next round of capital (if relevant), and one in-person program summit. Funding All startups will receive a USD 10K non-dilutive grant. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible startups must have: Legal incorporation as a for-profit entity. Headquartered and with operations in the United States. Market-based solution that tackles the challenges above for communities in the US. Have a minimum viable product (MVP), and raised less than USD 1.5M in equity. Have at least one full-time founder based in the US. Have meaningful customer or business validation (not limited to revenue, it can also be successful pilot studies, number of users, and/or strategic partnerships). For more information, visit Village Capital.

This fellowship provides emerging television writers, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, with mentorship and training to help them succeed in the entertainment industry.

This grant provides financial support and resources to women entrepreneurs in Hawaii, particularly those from Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, or Asian backgrounds, to help grow their early-stage businesses.

This program provides funding to nonprofits, tribal organizations, disadvantaged farmers, and academic institutions to enhance the competitiveness of Nevada's specialty crops through marketing, research, and education initiatives.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to collaborate on improving oral health care access for seniors in underserved communities across select Southern states.

This grant provides funding to organizations that will deploy Starlink satellite internet units to improve connectivity for rural tribal nations in Arizona, enhancing access to essential services and benefits for veterans.

The South Arts is accepting applications for its In These Mountains (ITM) initiative to support the projects that promote sharing, teaching, learning, preserving, documenting, and supporting the continuity of the folk arts and traditional culture of Central Appalachia. Donor Name: South Arts State: Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: South Arts has prioritise the following: South Arts is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. They strongly encourage applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-led and LGBTQIA+-led organizations, and organizations led by people with disabilities. They will prioritize applications that feature BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ traditional artists and traditional artists with disabilities. South Arts is committed to funding traditional arts projects in rural communities (with populations under 50,000). This funding program is open to a wide variety of organizations, including community cultural organizations, schools/colleges/universities, libraries, museums, performing arts presenters, community festival organizations, faith-based organizations, etc. Organizations must be located within and serve at least one Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) county in Kentucky, North Carolina, or Tennessee. Funding Information Grants are awarded in the amount of $10,000. Project Period October 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. Eligiblity Criteria Nonprofit organizations and educational organizations located in Appalachian Regional Commission counties in Kentucky, North Carolina, and Tennessee are eligible. Organizations must have not-for-profit, tax-exempt status, or be an official unit of local, county, or state government. Educational institutions (schools, school systems, colleges, and universities) are eligible. South Arts does not accept applications from fiscal agents for this grant program. All applicants must have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). Organizations that have failed to submit final reports for any previous South Arts grants by the time of this application will not be considered for funding in this grant cycle. Organizations that fail to properly acknowledge South Arts’ support in programs and press materials will not be considered for additional funding. Eligible organizations must be located within and serve at least one of the following Appalachian Regional Commission counties: Kentucky: Adair, Bath, Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Hart, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Metcalfe, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Robertson, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe. North Carolina: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Davie, Forsyth, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey. Tennessee: Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Carter, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Cumberland, De Kalb, Fentress, Franklin, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Lewis, Loudon, McMinn, Macon, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Polk, Putnam, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Smith, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, and White. For more information, visit South Arts.

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This program provides financial support to rural nonprofit and governmental organizations in select Southern states for presenting touring artists across various disciplines, including film, performing arts, and visual arts.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and universities across the U.S. to develop innovative programs and initiatives that improve the economic well-being of marginalized older adults and combat ageism, promote digital equity, and support aging in place.

This program provides financial support and service credits to U.S.-based nonprofits to enhance their operational capabilities and strategic planning efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and evaluate innovative strategies aimed at preventing and addressing elder abuse and neglect among older adults and individuals with disabilities.

This funding supports Colorado newsrooms in organizing community engagement events to connect with diverse local residents, address their concerns, and foster trust between journalists and the communities they serve.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Worcester County, Maryland, for initiatives designed to prevent youth from starting to use cannabis products.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state agencies to develop and implement programs that enhance resources and services for family caregivers, promoting their well-being and engagement.