Private Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

Strategy Grants are designed to fund projects that directly contribute to the foundation's overarching mission, which is centered on four primary, interconnected goals. These goals include fostering thriving youth and families, actively promoting racial equity, building a just and sustainable economy, and ensuring the health and resilience of local ecosystems. This program serves as the foundation's core mechanism for translating its strategic vision into tangible community support by funding initiatives that operate within one or more of these crucial areas. The foundation's funding is geographically targeted, focusing primarily on organizations serving the four-county region encompassing Curry, Del Norte, Humboldt, and Trinity Counties. In terms of target beneficiaries and impact goals, the grants are specifically intended to increase equity and support the region's most vulnerable communities. The program places a significant emphasis on proposals led by or directly supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) organizations and communities, recognizing their critical role in achieving true racial and economic equity. The strategic focus of the Strategy Grants heavily prioritizes proposals that demonstrate a holistic approach to community issues by addressing multiple foundational goals simultaneously. This cross-cutting focus is a key strategic priority, aiming to maximize comprehensive impact. Eligible organizations can receive flexible support, including general operating funds, capital support for physical assets, dedicated capacity building resources, or programmatic support for specific initiatives. The average grant size is situated within a range of $15,000 to $25,000, ensuring support is directed effectively to local organizations. The foundation's theory of change is rooted in the belief that supporting organizations that simultaneously tackle multiple systemic challenges—such as poverty, racial inequity, and environmental degradation—will lead to more profound and sustainable community-wide outcomes. The expected measurable results are tied directly to the four mission areas, with the ultimate desired impact being the creation of a more equitable, economically robust, and environmentally healthy region where vulnerable communities, particularly BIPOC communities, are centered in the path to prosperity and thriving families.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects by nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, aimed at improving health equity and economic mobility for marginalized communities by addressing the root causes of health disparities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in California to promote workplace safety and educate workers about their rights under state labor laws.

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations focused on improving healthcare access and promoting health equity for underserved communities in New Jersey.

The ASC Cultural Organization Support Grants in North Carolina provide financial resources for nonprofit cultural organizations in Mecklenburg County to invest in capacity building opportunities that improve their management, develop audiences, strengthen fundraising, and achieve operating efficiencies. The program aims to support staff and board development at all levels of the organization and encourages a better understanding of environmental culture, history, white supremacist structures, and ways to embody equity in their work.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working on innovative community-building initiatives, family support programs, and healthcare services, particularly in Oneida and Herkimer Counties, New York.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to emerging and established organizations led by and serving Latine communities, focusing on HIV care, prevention, and addressing social health determinants.

The OneAZ Community Foundation's 2024 Community Impact Grant is designed to support initiatives that align with the foundation's mission to strengthen Arizona communities. This grant program specifically targets non-profit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 and have been in existence for at least two years, are in compliance with anti-discrimination laws, and are located within the state of Arizona. The grant aims to foster positive change across all counties of Arizona, reflecting a broad commitment to the state's welfare. The program focuses on three key areas of support: Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship, Community Vitality, and Developing Future Leaders. These priorities indicate the foundation's strategic approach to addressing various facets of community development, from fostering economic independence and growth to ensuring the overall health and vibrancy of communities, and investing in the next generation of leaders. This multi-faceted approach suggests a theory of change that believes in interconnected development areas leading to holistic community improvement. Target beneficiaries for this grant are diverse, encompassing individuals and groups who will benefit from improved economic opportunities, enhanced community resources, and leadership development programs. While specific impact goals are implied by the areas of support, the overall goal is to create measurable positive change within these categories. For example, initiatives under Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship would ideally lead to increased job creation or business growth, while efforts in Developing Future Leaders would aim for increased participation and skill development among youth. The funding information indicates that 38 grants, each in the amount of $5,000, will be awarded. This commitment of $190,000 highlights the foundation's dedication to making a tangible impact. While the grant duration is not specified, the focus on community impact suggests an expectation of sustainable outcomes and measurable results in the aforementioned priority areas, contributing to the foundation's long-term strategic priorities for Arizona.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Dallas, Detroit, and Chicago that assist working students with job training, career development, and other resources to help them succeed while balancing education and employment.

This funding opportunity supports comprehensive research projects focused on race, ethnicity, and immigration, providing up to $200,000 for scholars and organizations dedicated to advancing understanding of these social dynamics.

The United Way of Northern New York (UWNNY) is offering 2025 Community Impact grant funding to local nonprofit human service organizations. The program aims to support outcome-driven, collaborative, and equity-focused community-based organizations. UWNNY's mission is to connect with and provide funding to organizations that strengthen the community's impact. The program is aligned with UWNNY's broader strategic priorities of addressing critical community needs through targeted interventions. The grant specifically targets organizations serving residents of Jefferson, Lewis, and/or St. Lawrence Counties. Priority is given to proposals that focus on underserved and underrepresented populations, address unmet needs, utilize a collaborative approach, and serve individuals or families who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE) or living in poverty. The program's impact goals are to support programs that align with primary areas of focus: Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), Child/Youth Success, and Economic Stability. The Community Impact Fund has clear priorities and focuses. For Social Determinants of Health, the focus is on interventions addressing access to nutrition, housing, healthcare, literacy/language, education, and transportation. For Child/Youth Success, programming should provide vital supplies and support for academic success, growth, development, and a healthy transition into adulthood. For Economic Stability, the focus is on short- and long-term strategies to help people gain or maintain stability, such as job skills training, soft skills development, and support for those at risk of falling into poverty. Expected outcomes include improved access to essential services, enhanced academic and developmental success for children and youth, and increased economic stability for individuals and families in the targeted counties. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed for each objective, the emphasis on "outcome-driven" organizations suggests a focus on demonstrable impact and progress towards these goals. The theory of change implicit in this grant is that by funding strategic, collaborative, and equity-focused programs in these key areas, UWNNY can contribute to a more resilient and thriving community, particularly for its most vulnerable populations.

The CIRI Foundation offers the "Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Grant," also known as "A Journey to What Matters" (JWM) grant program, with the mission to perpetuate and promote the artistic and cultural traditions of Alaska Native peoples. This program directly aligns with the foundation's strategic priority to support and preserve the rich heritage of Alaska's indigenous communities, encompassing Yup’ik, Inupiat, Aleut/Alutiiq, Athabascan, Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian traditions that span over 12,000 years. The foundation's theory of change posits that by investing in tangible art traditions and the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, it can ensure the continuity and vitality of these cultural practices. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are Alaska Native artists and the broader Alaska Native communities. The impact goals are to promote the intergenerational transference of knowledge of Alaska Native artistic and cultural practices and to support Alaska Native artists. While language acquisition, storytelling, dance, and theater arts may be components of proposed projects, JWM grant funds are specifically allocated for expenses related to tangible arts, ensuring a direct focus on the creation and preservation of physical artistic expressions. The program prioritizes proposals that demonstrate the ability to obtain at least a one-to-one funding match, indicating a focus on leveraging additional resources and fostering collaborative investment in cultural preservation. Preference is also given to applicants who have not been awarded within the last year, promoting broader access to funding across the community. All funded project activities must take place within the state of Alaska, reinforcing the localized impact and benefit to the indigenous communities within the region. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the promotion and perpetuation of Alaska Native tangible art traditions, enhanced intergenerational learning, and sustained support for individual Alaska Native artists. Grantee organizations are required to report on the project’s programmatic progress and financial expenditures, ensuring accountability and enabling the foundation to assess the effectiveness and impact of its investments. The typical project duration is 12 months, allowing for focused and achievable outcomes, with consideration for multi-year grants when appropriate. The foundation explicitly does not fund endowments, buildings, equipment, loans, projects completed prior to proposal action, re-granting of funds, other private foundations, or lobbying efforts.

This funding opportunity supports projects in Philadelphia County that enhance workforce development, education, and economic growth, particularly for organizations helping individuals overcome employment barriers or assisting small businesses.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and independent artists in Sullivan County for arts, cultural, and heritage projects, whether in-person or virtual.

This funding opportunity supports Bronx-based non-profit organizations working on transformative community and health projects that address systemic issues in the Bronx.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Mexico that focus on improving the lives of youth and families through programs in areas such as at-risk youth support, community enrichment, education, STEM, and arts and culture.

The Sisters of St. Francis (Sylvania) Foundation Grant Program, in partnership with the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, is offering grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations in selected counties of Ohio and Michigan, to support programs that combat human trafficking, assist immigrants and refugees, advance social justice and equal opportunity, and promote environmental preservation and sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in West Virginia to create or expand programs that promote inclusion, diversity, and equity within their communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Indianapolis that focus on creating equitable solutions in housing, economic, health, or environmental areas, with an emphasis on community engagement and addressing systemic inequities.

This grant provides $1 million to a qualified nonprofit or educational institution in California to develop a project aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing disparities for low-income and marginalized communities in San Diego and Imperial Counties.