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Social Advocacy Grants

Explore 1,053 grant opportunities for social advocacy initiatives

Community Grants
Contact for amount
Leonard Litz Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals through specific projects and services that address verified community needs.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Environmental Grassroots Fund
$7,500
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in California that are working to address environmental issues and promote climate resilience, particularly in historically marginalized communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
BMPP Giving Circle Micro-Grant
$5,000
BMPP Giving Circle
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative community-based projects that promote joy as a vital element of social justice for Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander, and AMEMSA communities in the Upper Midwest.

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

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

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
2025 UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge
$125,000
Innovation Works
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to social entrepreneurs developing technology-driven solutions for pressing societal issues, with separate tracks for early-stage and advanced-stage ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses
Native Voices Rising
$40,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 4, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides unrestricted funding to Native-led grassroots organizations in the U.S. that focus on social justice, community leadership development, and collective action within Native communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
The Springfield Research Fund Grants
$21,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for early career psychologists to conduct research on contemporary LGBTQIA+ issues, particularly focusing on intersectional stigmas, to combat stereotypes and promote equity in psychological research.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Wayne F. Placek Grants
$15,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding initiative supports psychological research that enhances public understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and alleviates stress within these communities, with a special focus on Black LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Grant
$8,500
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding initiative supports early career psychologists conducting research on the connection between self-identity and academic achievement in children, particularly focusing on themes of race and educational outcomes.

Education
Individuals
The Community Action Research Initiative (CARI) Grants
$3,000
American Sociological Association (ASA)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports sociologists working with community organizations to address social issues through research, providing up to $3,000 for project costs that enhance community outcomes and sociological understanding.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Nelson County Community Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Nelson County Community Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Nelson County for projects that improve community well-being and address unmet local needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Health
State governments
2025 Reimagine Education Grant
$75,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and school districts in Minneapolis and nearby suburbs to implement evidence-based reading strategies and promote equity in K-12 education.

Education
City or township governments
2025 Community Power Grantmaking Program
$75,000
A Foundation for Radical Possibility
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations led by Black people and those of the global majority in the Washington, DC area, focusing on innovative and disruptive efforts to advance racial justice and community self-determination.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
PAS Freetown Small Grants Program
$10,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Sierra Leone)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides small grants to organizations and individuals in Sierra Leone for projects that promote cultural, educational, and civic engagement, fostering collaboration and mutual understanding with the United States.

Community Development
Individuals
Mary’s Pence Grants Program
$7,500
Mary’s Pence
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, women-led nonprofits in the U.S. that focus on promoting gender justice and social change through community-driven initiatives.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Rivers Community Action Mini-Grant Program
$2,500
West Virginia Rivers
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots organizations in West Virginia for community-led initiatives that promote environmental justice and clean water through advocacy, education, and civic engagement.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Administrative Programmatic Support, American Corner Jaffna
$150,000
US Department of State (U.S. Mission to Sri Lanka)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 3, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Sri Lanka to support the establishment and operation of American Corner Jaffna, focusing on English language proficiency, cultural exchange, and leadership development for youth.

Education
Nonprofits
Knapp Community Care Foundation Grant 2026
$100,000
Knapp Community Care Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community health initiatives that address key social determinants of health, such as education, healthcare access, and economic stability, through various grant formats for eligible organizations.

Education
Nonprofits
Field Work: Health
$25,000
LOR Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that improve mental health and social well-being in rural communities across the Mountain West, targeting local organizations and individuals with creative solutions to address mental health care challenges.

Health
Individuals

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