Social Advocacy Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profits, schools, churches, and government organizations in Jones County to enhance community well-being through projects focused on education, economic development, food security, and healthcare access.

This funding opportunity supports local non-profits, community groups, and individuals in Chelsea, Hudson Yards, and Hell's Kitchen to develop projects that enhance community well-being, including health services, youth programs, food assistance, and arts initiatives, with grants up to $10,000.

The Mayor’s Office of Community Development is excited to announce the availability of funding for MLK Day of Service Community Projects, offering grants of up to $10,000. Donor Name: Mayor’s Office of Community Development State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant aims to support projects that honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by promoting community service, advancing social justice, and addressing essential community needs. Eligibility Criteria  Eligible applicants for this grant include non-profit organizations, educational institutions, faith-based organizations, and businesses located in Louisiana. All applicants must be in good standing with the City of Baton Rouge and the Secretary of State. The project must be located in a Low to moderate-income area as defined by Housing Urban Development (HUD). For more information, visit Mayor’s Office of Community Development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and school educators in Bowling Green, Ohio, for projects that improve community health and vitality, particularly in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Fayetteville for projects that aim to reduce crime and violence, with grants ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 available to both recognized and grassroots groups.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations and collaborative groups working to improve the quality of life for residents of Hebron through innovative programs and enhancements to existing services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for health and wellness projects that benefit residents in Roseau County, Minnesota, focusing on areas such as cancer care, diabetes services, hospice projects, and assistance for families facing pregnancy or child loss.

The Arts in Society Grant funds projects that help arts organizations and artists find solutions to civic and social challenges facing Colorado communities. Donor Name: Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) State: Colorado County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Funding Information You can apply for $5,000 to $35,000. The grant provides both financial and organizational support. Grantees will: attend learning community meetings where you will meet other grantees from across the state during the first year of funding to build a support network and share resources and expertise have a mini-documentary made highlighting your work participate in evaluation processes that measure and help to illustrate the impacts of the arts in cross-sector projects have your work promoted through Arts and Society marketing channels including Facebook, Instagram, and a blog. Grant Period Projects must be completed within 24 months of receiving funding.  Eligibility Criteria  You do not need to be an arts organization to apply for the grant. They encourage applications from individual artists and from non-arts organizations. This grant is for Colorado: artists activists nonprofit organizations universities and schools government agencies human service groups neighborhood organizations healthcare organizations When you apply, you need to: be a nonprofit or an individual residing in Colorado or work with an organization in Colorado have an arts idea that engages a social issue have a project in which artists, organizations, and a target community work together to address a problem or social justice issue. For more information, visit OEDIT.

The Cigna Group Foundation is offering a grant opportunity as part of its $9 million commitment over three years to enhance the mental health of veterans by addressing social determinants of health. In the first year, the focus is on improving housing stability among veterans, recognizing that stable housing is critical to mental well-being. This grant seeks to support nonprofit organizations that implement evidence-based programs aimed at increasing affordable housing, providing wraparound services, and increasing permanent housing options for veterans, particularly those in underserved communities such as women, Hispanic, and Black veterans. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that focus on veteran mental health and housing stability. The deadline to submit applications (RFA) is Wednesday, August 28, 2024, by 11:59 pm ET. If invited for full application, opens October 09th and close September 30th

The Social Justice Fund NorthWest is pleased to announce the 2024 Base Building Grant, open to grassroots organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming. Donor Name: Social Justice Fund NorthWest State: Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Focus: Base Building as a community organizing tactic that grows the breadth and depth of people who share a vision for social justice and who develop and execute the organizing strategies to make that vision a reality in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming. Priority  SJF will prioritize organizations in both the prescreening and final decision process that: Have leadership (at least 51%) from Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities, and/or Conduct most of their work/organizing in reservation communities, and/or rural, small town communities SJF is looking for organizations that fit their community organizing framework AND whose work demonstrates EACH of the following four areas: Collective Power Working with a diverse membership to build collective power Building a critical mass of collective power that can win changes in policy, culture, or institution-building, and defend those wins Widening the Base Building authentic relationships with those in the base who are most affected by the issues the organization works on Bringing new people into the base who are not already engaged in organizing work Using varied methods of recruitment by uplifting differences through tailored communication and outreach Engaging in face-to-face (physical or virtual) conversation and relationship building Leadership Development Provide clear entry points for members to move to leadership positions Clear and accessible programs for political education and meaningful engagement Continual education and agitation Strategy and Long-Term Planning Developing, using, and continually adapting a base building plan which includes goals, timelines, infrastructure, leadership, opportunities for engagement, etc. Organizing strategies with clear goals Structures that hold the leadership accountable to its base Funding Information $100,000 for 2 years ($50,000/yr). Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations must meet the following criteria: Nonprofit organizations or tribal agencies, or groups sponsored by a nonprofit organization or tribal agencyThis grant can fund: Organizations with 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 status as determined by the IRS Federally recognized American Indian tribal government or agency Organizations that are fiscally sponsored by 501(c)3 or 501(c)4 organizations or by federally recognized tribal governments Unlike their other grants, this grant will not fund organizations which are neither incorporated nor fiscally sponsored Organizations that use community organizing as their primary strategy and do base building as described in the section above: collective power, widening the base, leadership development, and strategy and long-term planning. Organizations that are led by people who are most directly affected by the problems that the organization or project is addressing Organizations that carry out most of their work in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming. For more information, visit SJF.

This grant provides $100,000 over two years to grassroots organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming that focus on building community power and leadership among diverse groups, with a priority for those led by BIPOC and working in rural or reservation areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations and community initiatives in Austin that work to combat systemic inequities, particularly in areas like immigrant inclusion, homelessness, and displacement prevention.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for creative projects that promote community engagement and address challenges faced by communities of color and other historically marginalized groups.

This program provides funding for businesses, nonprofits, community groups, churches, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance neighborhood beauty, foster community engagement, and celebrate local culture in Jackson.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote the economic, physical, and mental well-being of women and families in the New Orleans area.

Applications are now being accepted for the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund Grants. Donor Name: Rhode Island Foundation State: Rhode Island County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Black Philanthropy Initiative was established as a field of interest fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. Recognizing the need to promote economic stability, job training, and financial literacy among not only historically underserved African American populations in Rhode Island, but also more recent African immigrants and refugees, in 2007 the fund was established to advance equity and social justice for the Black and African American communities. Bannister House was a nursing home for retired African American domestic workers located in Providence. When Bannister House was sold, the former board contributed the proceeds to the Black Philanthropy Initiative, and in 2016 the fund was renamed the Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund. The fund will continue to honor the original focus of Bannister House and the Black Philanthropy Initiative by supporting the most pressing needs of Rhode Island’s Black community. Core Areas  The fund gives priority to equity, education, social justice, and economic empowerment of the Black community in three core areas: Grants to community-based organizations that strive to uplift low-income Black Rhode Islanders. The programs should target financial stability, economic empowerment, and structural inequities. Programs can also support and promote the history and achievements of Blacks in Rhode Island and preserve the culture of the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led. Grants to Black, community-based organizations that provide youth development and mentoring opportunities to Black youth. The programs should target educational success, avoidance of risk behaviors, and empowerment to make positive decisions and achieve higher aspirations. Youth should be supported in growth and engagement in productive interpersonal relationships to positively impact the Black community. Priority will be given to organizations that primarily serve the Black community and are Black led. Scholarship assistance for Black students who are pursuing or advancing a career in healthcare. Funding Information Requests for up to $15,000 will be considered. For more information, visit RIF.

The City of Birmingham is accepting applications for its 2025 Community Arts Grant Program to support four community arts collaborations that benefit the City of Birmingham. Donor Name: City of Birmingham State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: This program will fund community-based organizations, groups, collectives or artists for arts and cultural projects taking a creative approach to addressing an issue impacting the City of Birmingham communities and neighborhoods where they live and work. Examples of issues addressed include but are not limited to civic advocacy and engagement, public health or safety, racial justice, restorative justice, and social or legal services. Priority consideration will be given to projects involving small to mid-sized arts organizations and/or individual artists. Funding Information Projects must provide 1:2 matching funds, meaning that 50 cents in project funds must be provided by the applicant team for every $1 in grant funds awarded. The total budget must be at least $15,000: $10,000 to be covered by this grant if awarded and $5,000 in matching funds from other sources. Matching funds may be in-kind, cash, or a combination of both.  Grant Period January 1, 2025 – December 1, 2025. Eligible Collaborations Collaborations eligible for funding include but are not limited to workshops, performances, concerts, festivals, demonstrations, screenings, and readings. Arts education projects that serve students attending a specific school or schools, either during or after school hours, are not eligible for funding. Activities must be broadly accessible to City of Birmingham residents, regardless of the age group being served by the project. Projects may be first-time collaborations or continuations of existing work.  Eligibility Check  All Eligibility Check submissions must provide the following documentation to advance to the second round of consideration. 2024 City of Birmingham business license, IRS 501c3 letter of exemption, Documentation of City of Birmingham business address, IRS Form-990 for the most recently completed fiscal year, Audit or financial statement for the most recently completed fiscal year, and List of current board of directors. For more information, visit City of Birmingham.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 to newer nonprofit organizations in Wayne County, Indiana, for small projects or urgent needs that address important community issues.

This funding opportunity provides urgent financial support to nonprofit organizations in Wayne County, Indiana, facing unexpected expenses that threaten their ability to deliver essential services.

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations that implement projects aimed at improving the social and mental well-being of individuals in Rush County, Indiana.