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Mobilize Power Fund
$10,000
Third Wave Fund (TWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 7, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to youth-led organizations focused on gender justice in the U.S. and its territories, specifically those led by young people of color, to address urgent community needs and mobilize quickly in response to challenges.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
The Midlands Community Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Midlands Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential services and programs benefiting residents of Sarpy and Cass counties in Nebraska.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jolley Foundation Grant
$50,000
Jolley Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Digital Equity Spark Grants
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

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.

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
UpPrize Social Innovation Challenge
$125,000
Innovation Works
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Native Voices Rising
$40,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for sociologists to collaborate with community organizations on research projects that address specific social issues and create meaningful community impact.

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

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

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
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
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
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.

Environment
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
Vermont Community Foundation Samara Fund
$5,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This fund provides financial support to LGBTQ+ individuals and organizations in Vermont, focusing on projects that empower the community, promote social change, and address intersectional needs.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Social Impact Theatre Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit theater organizations in select Western U.S. states for professional productions that address contemporary social issues and engage diverse audiences.

Arts
Nonprofits