Social Advocacy Grants

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to nonprofit organizations in Central Florida that focus on reducing economic hardship for low-income families and improving literacy for children and adults.

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.

This grant provides funding for graduate students and early-career psychologists to develop innovative projects that address systemic racism, discrimination, and violence while promoting healing and equity in communities.

This grant provides funding to Boston residents and community groups to host neighborhood block parties that foster community engagement and connection during the summer.

This grant provides financial support to LGBTQ+ organizations in Texas, particularly those led by BIPOC and trans individuals, to empower under-resourced communities and promote systemic change.

This program empowers individuals from underrepresented communities in the Twin Cities metro area to develop advocacy skills and engage with state legislative processes, fostering community leadership and systemic change.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in western and central New York that are working to reduce firearm violence through education and intervention, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations such as pregnant individuals, young children, and older adults.

This funding opportunity supports Wisconsin-based nonprofit organizations in creating innovative public humanities projects that promote civic engagement, empathy, and community connection.

This grant provides $3,500 to psychologists with lived experience to support research or innovative programs focused on peer support, advocacy, and related fields.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in group psychotherapy, targeting projects that explore therapeutic approaches and their effectiveness in naturalistic settings, particularly for early career psychologists and diverse applicants.

This grant provides funding to researchers affiliated with nonprofit or educational institutions to explore innovative studies on group dynamics, leadership, and collaboration in non-clinical settings.

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.

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create programs and services for LGBTQ+ individuals aged 55 and older, focusing on mental health, community engagement, and reducing social isolation.

This grant provides financial assistance to young adults aged 16 to 36 diagnosed with rare cancers, helping cover treatment-related expenses and essential living costs during their recovery journey.

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Philadelphia that provide programs focused on preventing gun violence, mentoring girls, and offering trauma-informed services, particularly during the summer months.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, that are dedicated to reducing poverty and promoting social equity for underserved communities.

This grant recognizes and rewards U.S.-based journalists who excel in communicating complex life science topics to the public, fostering trust and understanding in health-related issues.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Sarpy and Cass counties in Nebraska, supporting a variety of programs that enhance community well-being and development.

This funding opportunity provides rapid support to gender justice organizations and collectives, particularly those led by BIPOC trans individuals and youth under 25, to respond to urgent challenges or opportunities in their advocacy work.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects in California that promote digital equity by addressing broadband access, health disparities related to technology, and advocating for internet access as a civil right.