Social Advocacy for Individuals Grants

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

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 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 initiative provides seed funding to empower individuals and groups in New York City to drive community-led projects that address local challenges and foster sustainable change.

This grant provides funding to independent filmmakers creating feature-length narrative films that address social justice issues, with a focus on benefiting the Bay Area filmmaking community.

This grant provides $10,000 to individuals and collaborative pairs for innovative visual storytelling projects that explore themes of family through photography and photo-based art.

This funding opportunity supports Harvard faculty in launching new research initiatives aimed at solving urgent social issues through collaboration with non-academic partners.

This fellowship provides financial support and networking opportunities for individuals in the U.S. to develop innovative projects that strengthen intergenerational connections, particularly encouraging applications from young people and those serving marginalized communities.

This initiative recognizes and supports individuals in Minnesota who are actively working to dismantle racism and promote racial equity through impactful community engagement and advocacy.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals in Illinois to use arts and humanities projects to address and challenge the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.

This funding program provides financial support for projects that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in Mentor, Ohio, focusing on housing, infrastructure, public facilities, and urgent community needs.

This grant provides financial support to women in southwest Michigan who have faced educational or employment barriers and are pursuing post-secondary education to achieve greater financial independence.

This program provides $15,000 in funding and professional support to emerging Native artists in the U.S. to develop new projects that address community issues and promote cultural expression.

This grant provides temporary financial assistance to individuals in Illinois and Indiana undergoing breast cancer treatment who are facing financial hardship due to their medical expenses.

This award provides $15,000 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in the Greater Philadelphia area who have dedicated at least five years to using their art for social change.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to women, trans*, and gender nonconforming artists in the Greater Philadelphia area for projects that use art to promote social change and engage with their communities.

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct rigorous studies on the effects of specific policies and practices within the criminal justice system, such as policing and incarceration.

This program provides funding to Shaker Heights residents and community groups for projects that promote inclusivity, cultural celebration, and social engagement to strengthen community connections.

This fellowship provides graduate students in Chicago with hands-on experience in philanthropy and grantmaking, focusing on social and economic issues while supporting community initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports local artists, arts organizations, and service providers in delivering high-quality arts experiences to residents of Alexandria.