Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy

This grant provides funding to researchers affiliated with nonprofit or educational institutions to explore innovative studies on group dynamics, leadership, and collaboration in non-clinical settings.

This fellowship provides funding and mentorship to emerging Native filmmakers in the U.S. to create short films that reflect Native cultures and stories.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that promote gender, environmental, and economic justice, encouraging diverse individuals and organizations to address systemic injustices and create sustainable change.

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

This program provides financial support and resources to early-stage social and environmental entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota who are developing ventures that address social issues while generating revenue.

This award recognizes individuals in Adams, Cheshire, and Savoy, Massachusetts, for their outstanding contributions to community service, allowing the recipient to direct a $1,000 grant to a nonprofit of their choice.

This program provides funding to pharmacists, pharmacy students, and community pharmacy residents to develop and implement innovative patient care services that address critical health challenges in community settings.

This fund provides financial support to PhD students conducting research in peace and conflict studies, helping cover essential fieldwork expenses for their dissertations.

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.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that promote public awareness and understanding of developmental disabilities, aiming to enhance community inclusion for individuals with these disabilities across Alabama.

This grant provides funding for independent filmmakers to create short digital media projects that showcase diverse Latino stories for online public television.

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

This program provides funding to neighborhood groups, schools, and nonprofits in central and northeast Columbia to support small-scale community improvement projects that enhance quality of life and foster community pride.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve mental health and social well-being in rural communities across the Mountain West, targeting local organizations and individuals with creative solutions to address mental health care challenges.

This program provides funding to support political science research for contingent faculty, non-tenure track faculty, graduate students, and independent scholars facing barriers to traditional funding.

This fund provides financial support to grassroots activists and community organizations in California focused on preserving natural ecosystems and promoting environmental conservation, particularly in underserved areas.

This award recognizes individual scientists, mathematicians, or engineers who excel in engaging the public with science and technology through innovative communication and outreach efforts.

This funding opportunity supports small-scale academic research projects focused on broadcast archives, encouraging innovative scholarship that addresses the evolving role of audiovisual heritage in society.