Private Social Advocacy Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Delaware nonprofit organizations facing challenges, enabling them to enhance their operations and impact through strategic planning and capacity building.

Seeking to foster deeper connections with nature among a range of constituencies, the Foundation invests in environmental programs that focus on education and/or stewardship. In the environmental education area, the Foundation’s emphasis is on high quality programs that promote hands-on experiential activities in formal and informal K-12 educational settings to increase time spent outside in nature for youth. In the environmental stewardship area, the Foundation seeks to support the maintenance and expansion of green spaces, including parks and farms, in under-resourced neighborhoods. The Foundation’s environmental grantmaking is limited to the Baltimore metropolitan region. The Foundation typically provides funding for general operations and/or programming, but not capital needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofits in Southern Minnesota that focus on improving literacy, children's health, mental health, and related services to address urgent community needs.

The Walter Cerf Community Fund offers small grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to support various charitable needs within Vermont, focusing on arts, education, historic preservation, and social services. These grants are aimed at projects or general operational needs that foster collaboration and address underserved populations. About 70% of these funds are directed towards projects in Addison County or Brandon, with the remainder supporting statewide initiatives.

The United States Department of State's Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for its Caribbean United for Women's Economic Empowerment (CUWEE) project. This grant program is fundamentally aligned with the mission of addressing systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes that challenge gender equity and equality within the Caribbean economy. The funding is sourced from the FY 2023 Gender Equity and Equality Action (GEEA) Economic Support Funds (ESF), signaling the Department of State's strategic priority on advancing economic security through gender equality initiatives in the region. The project is anticipated to be executed through a cooperative agreement and will be administered by the WHA's Office of Policy Planning and Coordination (PPC). The primary target beneficiaries of the CUWEE project are women and adolescent girls aged 16 and older in the Caribbean. The overarching impact goals are to build their economic resilience and skills capacity. By achieving this, the project aims to enable these beneficiaries to successfully enter the labor force and obtain economic security, thereby contributing to broader regional stability and growth. The initiative's theory of change appears to center on strengthening the ecosystem of local support to create sustainable economic opportunities for women. The strategic priorities and focuses of the project are multi-faceted, with a strong emphasis on empowering local civil society support actors. A central requirement is that proposals demonstrate how the grantee will strengthen local Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) engaged in advancing women’s economic security. The project is expected to first focus on identifying problematic country-specific and/or regional systemic barriers and socio-cultural attitudes, and then partner with local CSOs to directly address these identified obstacles. The CUWEE project details two key mechanisms for implementation. First, it intends to support a competition designed to promote local CSOs to develop and implement pioneering solutions tailored to overcome specific local systemic barriers to economic security for women in their respective country or region. Second, the project mandates the provision of a training curriculum that builds the capacity of, and strengthens, the regional Caribbean network of local CSOs dedicated to women’s economic security. WHA intends to issue one award, subject to funding availability, not to exceed $1,973,359, for a project period of up to three years, with a target start date of October 2024. The expected outcomes are the provision of greater economic gender equity and equality across the Caribbean region through the development of local capacity and innovative, localized solutions.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Mississippi to support projects that improve economic security and health for women and girls, particularly in underserved communities.

This grant recognizes and rewards U.S.-based journalists who excel in impactful public policy reporting, focusing on human-centered narratives that promote accountability and transparency in governance.

The Idaho Dental Foundation (IDF) operates as a charitable endowment fund dedicated to supporting community programs and organizations throughout Idaho. Its core mission is to enhance the oral health of Idaho’s underserved citizens by improving education and access to care. This grant program is aligned with the foundation's strategic priority to achieve the highest beneficial return for Idaho, focusing specifically on initiatives that directly address the oral health needs of vulnerable populations. The primary target beneficiaries of the IDF grants are Idaho's uninsured and working poor populations. The foundation's impact goals are centered on improving oral health outcomes within these groups. By funding projects that increase access to care and provide education, the IDF aims to reduce disparities in oral health and enhance the overall well-being of these citizens. The foundation's funding objectives clearly prioritize projects that improve the oral health of Idaho’s uninsured and those that increase the oral health of Idaho’s working poor. This focused approach ensures that grant funds are directed towards initiatives with a high potential for tangible impact on the most vulnerable. Typical grant awards range from $1,000 to $2,500, with a broader size of the grant from $1,000 to $10,000, indicating a preference for targeted, impactful projects. Expected outcomes and measurable results include improved oral health for the targeted populations, increased access to dental care services, and enhanced oral health education within underserved communities. While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided information, the focus on "improving" and "increasing" oral health implies a commitment to measurable progress in these areas. The foundation's theory of change is rooted in the belief that by supporting direct interventions and educational programs, it can effectively bridge the gap in oral healthcare access for Idaho's most in-need residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working on community-driven projects that enhance equitable access to services and strengthen resilience in West Hawai‘i.

This grant program supports 501(c)(3) organizations in Providence County, especially those in the north, focusing on Human Services, Basic Human Needs, or other areas not covered by other sectors. The Foundation excludes grants to public and charter schools. Review for these proposals occurs in September 2024, with the application deadline on August 19, 2024. Eligible organizations must submit a full application, including detailed financial documents. Reporting obligations for grant recipients will be outlined in the award letter.

Program: Harold Caine Memorial Fund Funding Organization: Henry County Community Foundation (HCCF) Contact Information: No specific contact information provided. Apply online through Foundant Technologies using the application link provided. Award Details: The Harold Caine Memorial Fund provides grants to Henry County non-profit organizations that offer holiday assistance to children aged 5 and under. The grant application opens on September 9, 2024, and the deadline for submission is October 11, 2024, at 5:00 pm. Non-profit organizations must provide a list of children helped by the grant, which will be kept confidential for office use only. Once the Caine Grants Committee selects the recipients, a grant agreement will be sent to the non-profit organization. Upon returning the signed agreement and a complete list of children served, a check will be mailed to the organization. A report form is required upon completion of the grant. Eligibility: Only Henry County non-profit organizations providing holiday assistance to children aged 5 and under are eligible to apply for this grant opportunity. Other Information: All HCCF Grant applications are now online through Foundant Technologies. Applicants can access the application links via this URL: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=henryccf

The Ridgway Borough Charitable Fund, established by Sara-Jane Stackpole, provides financial support to non-profit organizations serving the residents of Ridgway Borough. The fund has an Advisory Board consisting of five individuals representing various groups in the borough, who make grant recommendations to the Foundation's Board of Directors. The average awards range from $3,000 to $5,000, but can go as high as $10,000. The application deadline is September 15th. Link to Application: https://elkcountyfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Ridgway-Borough-Grant-Application-fillable-10-14-19-1.pdf

This grant provides financial support to grassroots activists and conservation groups focused on preserving or restoring free-flowing rivers by removing dams or preventing new developments.

The District of Columbia Department of Human Services (DHS) Family Services Administration (FSA) is offering multiple grant opportunities to provide health services and education to refugees resettled in the District of Columbia. This initiative aims to address health disparities and improve the well-being of the refugee population in the area. The program aligns with the DHS/FSA's mission to support vulnerable populations and ensure access to essential services. The primary beneficiaries of this program are refugees resettled in the District of Columbia. The impact goals are to provide domestic medical screening and follow-up, enhance health literacy, and reduce gaps in health services. This will be achieved through two main projects: the Refugee Medical Screening project and the Refugee Health Promotion project. The Refugee Medical Screening project prioritizes the provision of initial medical screenings and subsequent follow-up care for newly arrived refugees. The Refugee Health Promotion project focuses on improving health literacy and addressing service gaps through various interventions. These interventions include workshops, wellness and support groups, and medical case management, all designed to empower refugees with the knowledge and resources to manage their health effectively. Expected outcomes include comprehensive medical screening for refugees, increased health literacy within the refugee community, and a reduction in unmet health service needs. Measurable results will likely involve the number of refugees screened, participation rates in health promotion activities, and improvements in health indicators for the target population. The grants aim to create a sustainable framework for health support for refugees in the District.

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 in unrestricted support to emerging organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, or Wyoming that are focused on community organizing and align with social justice values.

The Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for initiatives that support the Latine community in the Greater Hartford area, focusing on housing equity, educational equity, and linguistic justice, with priority given to collaborative proposals from grassroots organizations serving Latino/a residents within the Foundation’s 29-town region.

This funding opportunity provides €10,000 to small climate-focused organizations worldwide to improve their communication skills and outreach efforts.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and select for-profits for programs addressing substance use disorders in West Virginia, focusing on areas such as foster care, youth prevention, recovery housing, and workforce development.

The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Washington Innovation Fund is a program designed to enhance Washington state's criminal legal system by supporting innovative, sustainable, and data-driven practices. Its overarching goals are to improve community safety, foster collaboration among various sectors, and provide support to victims and individuals involved in the criminal legal system. This aligns with a foundational mission of creating a fair and equitable criminal legal system in Washington that prioritizes these critical areas. The program draws on the Edward Byrne Memorial JAG program, a significant federal source of criminal justice funding, administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), which provides essential resources to state and local jurisdictions for system improvement and community advancement. The target beneficiaries of the JAG Innovation Fund include local governments and private community-based or non-profit agencies that are working to improve the criminal legal system. The program aims to impact community safety directly, enhance support for victims, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration and collective accountability within the system. Ultimately, the expected outcomes include the implementation of more effective and data-informed stewardship of criminal legal system resources, leading to a more just and safer Washington. The JAG Innovation Fund focuses on several key priorities for funding, including organizational or program capacity building, supporting new ideas, projects, or promising practices, enhancing system and community collaborations, and expanding or supplementing existing programs or practices. The program identifies nine specific Purpose Areas to allow for diverse and flexible criminal legal system improvement projects. These areas range from Planning, Evaluation and Technology Improvement to Crime Victim Programming, Support and Advocacy, Community Safety Enhancement, and Corrections, Community Corrections and Re-Entry, among others. Approximately $1,000,000 of JAG funding is dedicated to the Innovation Fund each award cycle, with individual project awards supporting proposals up to $150,000. The funding period for projects is from November 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. To ensure accountability and community relevance, non-governmental applicants must provide one or more letters of support from a local government unit in the project's jurisdiction, explaining the proposed program's benefits to the local government agency and jurisdiction. This requirement underscores the program's strategic priority of fostering robust community and governmental partnerships as a theory of change for sustainable criminal legal system improvements.

This program recognizes and supports women entrepreneurs who are making a significant impact on their communities by advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through their businesses.