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Grants for Individuals - Social Advocacy

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YSA’s 9/11 Day of Service Grants
$1,000
Youth Service America (YSA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led community service projects that honor the memory of 9/11 and engage diverse young volunteers across the United States.

Youth
Individuals
AAAS Award for Scientific Freedom and Responsibility
$5,000
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to scientific freedom and responsibility, particularly in challenging circumstances, and includes a cash prize and support for attending the AAAS Annual Meeting.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Engaged Research Grant
$25,000
Wenner-Gren Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This funding initiative supports anthropological research that collaborates with historically marginalized communities, empowering them to actively participate in all stages of the research process.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Mental and Behavioral Health Services
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve access to mental and behavioral health services for young children and their caregivers, addressing critical service shortages and promoting community-based solutions.

Health
Nonprofits
Saint Luke’s Foundation Community Grants
$6,000
Saint Luke’s Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to residents and grassroots organizations in specific Cleveland neighborhoods to implement health-focused community projects that address social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Webster Foundation Grants
$5,000
Webster Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, churches, and local service groups in the Ripon, Wisconsin area for educational and humanitarian projects that promote Christian values and community engagement.

Education
Nonprofits
EmpowerHer Fund Grant
$1,000
Women’s Empire
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding initiative supports grassroots, women-led projects in New York City that empower women and girls, particularly those from marginalized communities, by providing financial resources for initiatives in education, health, entrepreneurship, and advocacy.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
Nominations open for Humanitarian of the Year Award
$5,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This award recognizes and honors a southwest Missouri resident for their outstanding community service and civic leadership, with a $5,000 cash prize to support a charitable cause of their choice.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Racial Equity to Accelerate Change
$150,000
Borealis Philanthropy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations and individuals working to dismantle systemic oppression and build cross-movement solidarity in the pursuit of racial equity and social change across the United States.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Discount Foundation Legacy Award/Premio Discount Foundation Legacy
$20,000
Discount Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This award recognizes and financially supports individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in advocating for the rights of low-wage workers of color in the United States.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Human Relations Awards
Contact for amount
Fort Collins Human Relations Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant recognizes and honors individuals and organizations in Fort Collins and Larimer County that promote inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility within the community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
WCF Community Action Grant Program
Contact for amount
Whitewater Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that enhance education, arts, and economic development to benefit the Whitewater community in Wisconsin.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Healthy Steps June 2025 Expansion
$433,999
New York Office of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports pediatric and family medicine practices in New York State to expand access to an evidence-based program that integrates child development specialists into healthcare teams, focusing on the mental health and developmental needs of children ages zero to three.

Community Development
Small businesses
Power of Good Community Grants
$5,000
Unity Foundation of La Porte County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educators working on impactful projects that benefit residents of La Porte County, Indiana.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Mini-Grants
$1,000
City of Fort Collins
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding for small, resident-led projects in Fort Collins that promote community engagement, sustainability, and inclusivity within neighborhoods.

Community Development
Nonprofits
TRANSFORM Business Grant to support Entrepreneurs
$1,000
TRANSFORM
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to entrepreneurs from marginalized groups in the U.S. who are focused on creating social impact and demonstrate a need for resources to develop their business ideas.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy
$10,000
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This award recognizes individuals or small groups who have made significant contributions to advancing international scientific collaboration and diplomacy to address global challenges.

International Development
Individuals
Socious Fund Round 1
$1,500,000
Socious
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to diverse projects focused on social impact, such as education, environmental sustainability, and public health, prioritizing community engagement and underrepresented founders worldwide.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Red Door Fund for Mental Health
$10,000
Greater Fayette Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports 501(c)(3) organizations in rural Central Texas that provide mental health services and programs aimed at increasing access, reducing stigma, and promoting education and awareness in local communities.

Health
Nonprofits
H20 For Life Mini Grant
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts