Grants typically ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 to Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, nonprofit organizations that are working to create social change for women and girls in the Greater Washington, D.C. area. The Foundation will accept grant proposals from organizations that fall into one of the following categor...

Grants of up to $20,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Baltimore County, Maryland nonprofits to support economically disadvantaged women of all ages and their families. Programs may include housing, addiction, financial literacy, education, health services, parenting, life skills, mentoring, workforce development, legal se...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to increase the availability of comprehensive, high-quality early child care services in migrant, seasonal, and low-income communities. The purpose of this program is to increase the quality of early childcare and educ...

Grants to USA individuals who are affiliated with a nonprofit postsecondary institution or relevant higher or legal education organization to support research projects. Funding is intended to promote scholarship related to issues of educational access, affordability and value of legal education specifically, and graduate ...

Grants averaging between $550 and $2,500 to USA artists, nonprofits, and IHEs for art projects that educate the public on important contemporary issues. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that are often excluded from mainstream opportunities for various reasons. The Foundation is interested in art p...

Fellowships to USA individuals for projects that promote social justice and address challenges that relate to inequality and climate change, particularly for women and people of color. Applicants representing practitioners and professionals in a variety of fields are welcome to apply. Projects must align with the Foundatio...

Awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA undergraduate juniors and seniors at accredited four-year colleges and universities for excellence in essay writing on the theme of ethics. Essay topics may be about anything that explores an ethical problem, question, issue, or concern. Suggested Essay Topics: Articulate wi...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, courts, legal services, and victim service providers to enhance services available to those affected by domestic violence and gender-based assault. Required registrations must be completed before applying. About the OVW Justice for Families Pro...

Grants averaging $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nongovernmental organizations working to strengthen democratic institutions worldwide and advance democratic goals. Applications are invited from independent, local NGOs for non-partisan programs that seek to accomplish the following goals: -Promote and defend h...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives to benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended for programs that address issues in the following impact areas: leadership and education, economic empowerment, and legal advocacy/social justice. Organizations may request specific program support...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for film projects that align with the themes of empowerment, social justice, and cultural exchange. Funding is available to both novice and experienced filmmakers for all stages of development, including development, production, post-production, as well as fil...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit theaters, collaboratives, and individual theater artists for children's theater initiatives that promote racial equity, inclusion, and diversity. Funding is intended to support groundbreaking projects that develop new concepts, engage underserved communities, and have a meaningful im...

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit DC metropolitan region communities. Program areas include community services, arts and humanities, health, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks to respond to community needs and issues. The Foundation’s process is highly compe...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual for outstanding work in defending human rights. The purpose of the program is to support and protect advocates of human rights who are at risk due to their efforts. Nominees should demonstrate commitment and integrity in defending the human rights enshrined in internation...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that support arts, culture, and economic and racial justice. Funding is intended for programs that address the Foundation's focus areas, and that have a regional, national, and global impact. In addition to the eligibility criteria, the Foundation suggests that applic...

In-kind donations to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and local government agencies that are interested in receiving surplus property no longer needed by the federal government. This program distributes property of all types, with the exception of federal government records, certain naval vessels, and land and o...

Awards of $10,000 to USA organizations, programs, and individuals to recognize outstanding efforts to enhance the legal and justice system. The purpose of this program is to honor and reward innovative programs that have made a positive impact and may serve as a model for future initiatives. The Foundation encourages i...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and government agencies to benefit American Indian nations through land-related initiatives. Program areas include cultural awareness, legal reform, education, and economic opportunity. The Foundation works to ensure that American Indian people recover and maintain control ove...

Grants to USA grassroots organizations working to promote environmental justice and social change. This program supports organizations seeking to further their mission through collaboration and networking with other grassroots organizations. Priority will be given to small, community-based groups seeking to meet face-to-fa...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote opportunities and justice for people in need. Program areas include youth justice, workers’ rights, and criminal justice. The Foundation will consider activities with the potential to significantly improve lives through system and policy reform resulting in transformative ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that aim to improve oral health. This grant program is comprised of three types of grant partnerships, and applicants are encouraged to explore how their concepts align with the following types of proposals: - Strengthening the Network: Proposals in this ...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement agencies for the elimination and prevention of animal cruelty. Consideration will be given to requests falling under one of the following priority categories: -Animal cruelty investigation programs (limited to o...

Internships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to travel to Israel and gain experience (usually volunteering) in a field of the applicant's choice. Interns will spend 25 to 40 hours per week in their placement, with the rest of the time free for personal exploration. This program enables interns to live and obse...

Scholarships ranging from $250 to $5,000 to Maryland local law enforcement agencies for participation in specialized training opportunities. Funding is intended to support registration fees, training materials, travel costs, meals, and lodging, as well as on-site training sessions. The Law Enforcement Training Scholarsh...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that seek to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Specific funding areas include measuring human progress, animal advocacy, and independent media. Though the Foundation currently supports projects in Global HIV/AIDS, it is not currently accepting any other AID...

Grants to USA and Israel organizations for programs and projects that promote social justice and human rights. Funding is intended to support social change projects that specifically focus on the areas of health and mental health, human rights, educational opportunity, Jewish life, and strengthening Israeli democracy. ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Frederick County, Maryland nonprofits for transformative programs that have the potential to greatly improve community life. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of education, human services, health, children, youth, and families, arts and culture, and programs that benefit the pu...

Grants starting at $2,500 to Frederick County, Maryland nonprofits for organizational operating expenses, as well as project and program costs. Organizations must have programs in the areas of education, human services, health, children, youth, and families, arts and culture, and programs that benefit the public and societ...

Grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and activities in the developing world. Funding will typically be provided to organizations that work at the grassroots level providing direct services to children. The funding source's current grantmaking program is focused on several int...

Grants generally ranging from $500 to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for educational mass media and theater projects. The Foundation prefers to fund new projects; specifically, projects should be action-oriented and informative about serious social issues. The Foundation funds projects that align with the follo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for valuable contributions in the areas of democracy and civil liberties, education and literacy, the environment, health and recreation, Jewish community programming, and reproductive health and rights. Interests, priorities, and geographic restrictions for each of these areas are out...

Grants to USA assault victims to provide travel assistance to enable up to two family members or close friends to accompany them to a court trial. The purpose of this grant is to relieve the financial burden on the victim and their family. To qualify, the trial venue must be over 60 miles from the support person’s reside...

Grants to USA law enforcement agencies, from local to federal levels, to promote safety for their members. Funding is intended to be used for the purchase of safety equipment and services that will protect officers’ lives. The categories of safety equipment and services below demonstrate and deliver a clear value in the ...

Grants to USA and International grassroots nonprofit organizations that work to benefit and advocate for disadvantaged children and youth. Funding is intended for small organizations that address the needs of children and youth living in poverty, discrimination, and injustice. The Fund also supports organizations that can ...

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Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and community groups for a broad range of programs and projects. Funding will be provided for programs that address the areas of economic empowerment, animal rights and welfare, the environment and sustainability, health and wellness, youth, schools and ...

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Facilities must offer an essential service and support orderly development for communities located in primarily rural geographic areas. ...

Grants to USA, Central and Eastern Europe, and South Africa charitable, educational, and governmental organizations for a broad range of efforts and initiatives that aim to increase civic engagement, encourage charitable giving, and help communities make positive change. Grantmaking objectives and strategies are tailored ...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to USA film producers to develop audience engagement strategies for documentary films which address social issues. Funding may be used for outreach planning and implementation to prepare for the films' debut. Funding is intended to support social issue documentary film projects that h...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations as well as federal, state, or local government agencies to expand the delivery of eligible evidence-based interventions addressing major social issues. The funding may be used for social interventions that address educational failure, poverty, drug abuse, violence, and other critical p...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support social justice causes. Priority areas include, but are not limited to, criminal justice reform, community/police relations, and education. Proposals may also address workforce and economic development, poverty, and racial equality. This grant should be used t...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Territories nonprofits, AIDS service organizations, community organizations, medical providers, faith-based organizations, and governmental organizations to increase access to, and education about, sterile syringe use among drug users. Strategic partnerships are encouraged. The SAF off-c...

In-kind grants to USA certified yoga teachers for yoga mats to increase access to yoga, particularly in underserved populations. These populations can include active duty military, at-risk teens, veterans, prisoners, and others. Preference is given to teachers looking to expand or launch a yoga outreach project.

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA legal groups and community organizations for impact litigation efforts that drive social change and create public policy. Funding is intended to ensure that the rights of immigrants are protected. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an application. The ILF provides tim...

Grants to USA grassroots organizations for programs to strengthen minority communities against social injustice. Funding is intended to support organizations serving immigrant, Arab-American, Muslim, and Black communities, and all people of color, as well as women and LGBTQ communities. The Emergent Fund was established...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to USA nonprofits for projects that address urgent and immediate needs and opportunities, especially to protect the social and reproductive rights of women of color and transgender people of color. Funding is meant to allow organizations to respond to time-sensitive crises. What mi...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofits serving the Greater Washington, DC area to address urgent immigration and justice reform issues. Funding is intended to support organizations that are responding to changes in international travel, immigration, and deportation...