Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy
Explore 202 grant opportunities
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Date Added
Jul 12, 2024
This funding opportunity provides $500 micro grants to empower women of African and Caribbean descent who are entrepreneurs, nonprofit founders, or creatives, supporting projects that positively impact culture and community.
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Apr 8, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support for short-term advocacy projects that aim to improve health equity for low-income Coloradans by addressing issues like access to healthcare, mental health resources, and affordable housing.
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Date Added
Jan 6, 2025
This funding opportunity supports research in sociology, encouraging projects that explore social processes and structures while promoting diversity and inclusivity among researchers and institutions.
Application Deadline
Jan 1, 2026
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Aug 19, 2025
This fellowship provides funding and mentorship to emerging Native filmmakers in the U.S. to create short films that reflect Native cultures and stories.
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Not specified
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Feb 5, 2025
This program provides funding to grassroots leaders and community organizations in Waterbury, Connecticut, to promote civic engagement, empower marginalized voices, and strengthen community networks.
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Feb 26, 2026
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Oct 28, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 9, 2026
Date Added
May 30, 2025
This grant provides funding for graduate students and early-career psychologists to develop innovative projects that address systemic racism, discrimination, and violence while promoting healing and equity in communities.
Application Deadline
Jan 31, 2026
Date Added
Oct 17, 2024
This grant provides financial support to innovative New Yorkers with bold ideas aimed at creating positive change in their communities across the five boroughs.
Application Deadline
Mar 2, 2026
Date Added
Dec 10, 2025
This grant provides financial support to independent media creators, particularly those from marginalized communities, to produce projects that promote anarchist values and engage with pressing social and political issues.
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Date Added
Jun 2, 2025
This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New York City and the Hudson Valley that are responding to urgent political changes and working towards systemic justice through community organizing and collective power building.
Application Deadline
Feb 23, 2026
Date Added
Dec 3, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance donor engagement, strengthen nonprofit infrastructure, and promote equity and resilience within the philanthropic sector.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 3, 2023
This program provides $1,000 micro-grants to individuals and groups for creative and innovative projects that positively impact their communities.
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2026
Date Added
Dec 19, 2025
This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that aim to create real-world impact in public policy and community development within Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE.
Application Deadline
Jan 21, 2026
Date Added
Dec 8, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Federally Recognized Tribes and Native Serving Organizations in Washington State to deliver culturally responsive parenting education and resources for American Indian and Alaska Native families.
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Date Added
Jul 26, 2023
This grant provides microfunding to volunteer-led community projects worldwide that promote compassion, environmental sustainability, and plant-based living.
Application Deadline
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Date Added
Oct 23, 2024
This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.
Application Deadline
Apr 2, 2026
Date Added
Dec 24, 2025
This grant invites U.S. teens and young adults to create original comics that address the health risks associated with societal beauty standards and promote safer beauty practices, with cash prizes awarded for compelling storytelling.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Oct 31, 2025
This grant provides $1,000 to grassroots leaders and organizations working to improve the welfare of farmed animals and promote sustainable food systems worldwide.
Application Deadline
Jan 2, 2026
Date Added
Dec 24, 2025
This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.
Application Deadline
Jan 15, 2026
Date Added
Jan 31, 2025
This funding initiative supports researchers investigating human social behavior and its influences, encouraging innovative studies that address societal challenges and promote public engagement.
