Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy

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.

This grant provides $1,000 to grassroots leaders and organizations working to improve the welfare of farmed animals and promote sustainable food systems worldwide.

This program provides funding to individual researchers for projects that explore peaceful solutions to conflict and promote nonviolent alternatives, particularly in underserved communities worldwide.

This funding initiative supports researchers investigating human social behavior and its influences, encouraging innovative studies that address societal challenges and promote public engagement.

This program provides funding to Yale University students for innovative research and creative projects that address important issues related to the welfare and protection of non-human animals.

This funding opportunity supports emerging Native filmmakers in creating short films while providing mentorship to enhance their professional development and amplify Native narratives.

This initiative provides financial support to local newsrooms and independent journalists for investigative projects that expose racial and human rights abuses within the American criminal justice system.

This funding opportunity supports researchers affiliated with top universities to expand successful pilot projects that address critical public policy issues in Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE, focusing on education, public health, and urban development.

This grant recognizes and rewards outstanding Jewish teens in the U.S. who are leading impactful community service projects that embody the value of repairing the world, providing them with financial support and opportunities for growth and connection.

This funding initiative supports local individuals and organizations in Appalachian Kentucky to develop innovative projects that enhance civic engagement and address community challenges.

This fellowship provides financial support and mentorship to emerging Native filmmakers for creating innovative short films that reflect Native cultures and contemporary issues.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-U.S. citizen alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Latvia to implement community projects that promote democratic values and strengthen U.S.-Latvia relations.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that apply psychological science to address urgent community issues related to prejudice, violence, and health, particularly benefiting marginalized groups.

This grant provides funding for innovators to develop affordable and user-friendly tools that can safely detect and mark underwater explosive ordnance in post-conflict areas, helping local communities mitigate risks and promote safe economic activities.

This funding opportunity supports small grassroots organizations in the U.S., Mexico, or Haiti that are focused on building community power and promoting justice through effective organizing and leadership development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and certified community development organizations in Toledo for housing preservation, homelessness prevention, and neighborhood revitalization projects.

This funding opportunity supports small, community-based organizations in South Seattle, White Center, and Kent that empower communities affected by poverty and racial disparities through grassroots initiatives.

This grant provides funding for individuals or teams worldwide to support feminist projects that promote gender equality and challenge discrimination across various fields such as science, art, and culture.

This scholarship provides funding for early-career researchers and therapists to explore holistic approaches to sexuality through research and therapeutic practices at the Kinsey Institute.

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.