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Grants for State governments - Social Advocacy

Explore 158 grant opportunities

State-Level Systemic Change
$100,000
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working to create systemic change in areas such as democracy, environment, public education, and social and economic justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Grants for Adaptive Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans and Disabled Members of the Armed Forces (Equine Therapy Grants)
$750,000
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and implement equine therapy programs aimed at improving the mental health and well-being of disabled veterans and active-duty service members.

Health
State governments
State Sexual Assault Grant Program 2026
Contact for amount
Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Georgia that offer services and programs aimed at preventing sexual assault and assisting victims.

Health
Nonprofits
Latino Giving Circle Initiative
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs and services designed by and for the Latino community in the greater Rochester, New York area, addressing various social, educational, and economic challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
$500,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and researchers focused on advancing racial and Indigenous health equity through innovative, action-oriented research initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
People With Disabilities Foundation Grant
$12,500
People With Disabilities Foundation (PWDF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 15, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services and programs for individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities.

Arts
Independent school districts
Opportunity Fund - Arts and Social & Economic Justice
$15,239,679
Opportunity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized arts organizations and initiatives in the Greater Pittsburgh area that promote social and economic justice, focusing on civil rights, the arts, and essential safety net services.

Arts
Nonprofits
LGBTQ Communities in Arizona
Contact for amount
Arizona Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Arizona to support initiatives that improve the lives of LGBTQ youth, seniors, and transgender individuals.

Community Development
City or township governments
Joint Effort Marketing (JEM) Grant Program
$39,550
Wisconsin Department of Tourism
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wisconsin to promote tourism through innovative marketing initiatives and events that attract visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Palms Cares Grant
Contact for amount
Palms Casino Resort
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribal governments in Nevada to support educational programs, cultural preservation, and community health initiatives for residents facing economic challenges.

Energy
City or township governments
Woods Charitable Fund Grant
$10,000
Woods Charitable Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Lincoln, Nebraska, that focus on enhancing social equity and quality of life through initiatives in arts, community development, education, and human services, with a special emphasis on supporting refugees and immigrants.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Diller Teen Tikkun Olam Awards
$36,000
Helen Diller Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

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.

Environment
County governments
Latino Outreach
$165,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist Latino/Hispanic individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in accessing culturally appropriate services and resources.

Health
Nonprofits
Leadership Transformation Grants
Contact for amount
Kansas Leadership Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides support to Kansas organizations in the education, faith, government, or nonprofit sectors to develop leadership skills at all levels, fostering a culture of adaptability and collaboration to address community challenges.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Brown Family Foundation Grant
$50,000
The Brown Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in North Carolina and South Carolina that serve underserved communities and demonstrate the potential for positive social change.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Heal the Healers Fund
$5,000
Joyful Heart Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations that assist survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse, helping frontline workers combat vicarious trauma through wellness activities and community-building efforts.

Women & Girl Services
County governments
Full-Service Community Schools Competitive Grant Opportunity
$1,800,000
Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and charter schools in Minnesota to develop and enhance community schools that offer comprehensive services to students and families in underserved areas.

Education
Independent school districts
Quality of Life Grants Program
$50,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
$200,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois local, tribal, and state government entities for programs that assist individuals involved in the justice system by addressing their behavioral health and substance misuse disorders, along with housing needs.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Vermont Creative Aging Grant
$6,000
Vermont Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports arts-based projects for adults aged 60 and older in Vermont, promoting emotional well-being, social connections, and creative engagement through experienced teaching artists.

Arts
Nonprofits