Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, and public entities for research on policy changes to promote access to quality early childcare for low-income families. A brief proposal must be submitted before applying. Evidence generated through funde...

Grant to a USA tribal government, tribal consortia, or state government to plan and implement a model foster family support center. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the development of a program to provide support services in four to six local sites. The Center fo...

Grants to USA and territories state education agencies for research studies that analyze and improve education. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in one of three data-use priority areas: infrastructure, education choice, or equity. Pro...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that promote an inclusive, just, and vibrant Jewish community. A letter of inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. The Foundation is currently focusing its grantmaking efforts on initiatives and organizations that are national in scope. Applica...

Grants to USA public law enforcement agencies for programs to support and assist victims of crime while navigating the criminal justice process. Funding is intended for programs to connect victims of crime with community based programs that will quickly and effectively serve them. This program will develop or enhance cr...

Grants starting at $5,000 to Maryland nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, faith-based organizations, and public and private entities for criminal justice activities that promote safe communities throughout the state. First-time applicants must obtain a user ID prior to applying. Funding is intended to reduce crime through law enfo...

Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, and Tribal child welfare and mental health service providers and school personnel partnering with eligible state agencies to integrate child welfare services for children affected by substance abuse. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this FOA ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories court managers and full-time state court judges to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Funding enables grantees to attend courses to improve their skills, abilities, and knowledge which they may not otherwise attend due to limited local, state, and persona...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA judicial courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofits, individuals, government agencies, and corporations to develop and enhance curricula to meet the educational needs of their jurisdiction. Courts are invited to submit applications for the adaptation of curricula, or the implementa...

Grants to USA courts, related court organizations, IHEs, nonprofits, individuals, government agencies, and corporations for projects that enhance training and education related to courts and the justice system, as well as to improve justice administration in courts at all levels. Funding may be requested for innovative res...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA state, local, and regional courts to retain expert consulting services in order to understand an issue, plan a response to the problem, and carry out the required change. Funding may be used for consultant fees, as well as travel by officials from another court so they may examine the facilit...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Funding is intended to support research that generates change by contributing to a body of knowledge that can improve the lives of young people and reduce ine...

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest. The Mockingbird Fou...

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 to USA organizations for legal services that benefit disadvantaged people. Funding is intended to enhance the social and economic well-being of underserved individuals and groups in the country through systemic litigation. The Foundation is looking to award grants for systemic type cases that will have an impact on ...

Grants to USA nonprofit community development corporations to support the development of social enterprises that create business and employment opportunities for low-income families. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The Community Development Corporations funded unde...

Grant to a USA or territories academic institution or IHE for a national study on technology and internet-facilitated child exploitation. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant expectations include the development, testing, and administration of a national data collection from law enforcement agen...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact on the personal and economic liberties of the nation's citizens. Funding is intended to support scholarship resulting in the publication of policy papers, journal articles, and books. The Foundation will also f...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, local governments, IHEs, and housing authorities to address the human service and housing needs of human trafficking victims and provide technical support to program providers. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This grant is for two separate programs: the Huma...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA legal groups and community organizations for litigation efforts that drive social change and create public policy. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support litigation efforts that challenge discriminatory, unlawful, and overly punitive immigratio...

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International woman to acknowledge exceptional achievement in the area of human rights and to allow the recipient to continue her efforts. Funding is intended to recognize the recipient's accomplishments, which are often achieved at great personal risk, and to enhance her ability to li...

Grants to university-based schools, research institutes, and centers to foster youth-focused research partnerships with nonprofit organizations or public agencies. The purpose of the program is to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. Eligible partnerships will focus on serving youth in the areas of justice, education, ment...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and local jurisdictions for the protection of endangered cultural resources. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. The Fund promotes innovative education projects that can inform best practices across the state. Along with hi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in states east of the Mississippi River for social change initiatives. Funding is intended to promote community involvement in civil and human rights issues. Program goals should be to affect local, state, regional, or national level change. Most grants are for general support. Abel...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Funding is intended to support a high-quality, non-commercial media that is substantive, fair, and accurate. Program priorities include investigative journalism, media policy, and public bro...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal organizations for programs to assist individuals with paralysis, their caregivers, and families. Funding is intended for services and projects that include transportation, disaster response, employment, nursing home transition, respite, and caregiving. Th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International students pursuing an associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree at an accredited college or university for photography education and a body of work that promotes world peace. Funding is intended to enable current college student photographers to produce substantial bodies of work ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars and professionals at a private foundation in Washington, DC to improve strategies for developing democracy throughout the world, or to conduct related research for publication. The fellowship program will take place at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). The pr...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to help safeguard the basic freedoms that are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, to eliminate all forms of p...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA small law firms, private attorneys, and nonprofits providing legal services to strengthen justice in the areas of poverty law, environmental justice, and civil and human rights. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Areas of focus ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that promote social justice around the world. Applicants must submit a preliminary application in advance of a full proposal. Priority will be given to projects with small budgets that lack access to mainstream sources of funding. ...

Residencies in Upstate New York to USA, Canada, and International professional documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers. The funding source is particularly interested in supporting the most critical, current issues, including, but not limited to: democracy and governance; education; environment and climate chang...

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit DC metropolitan region communities, with an emphasis on the underserved. Program areas include community services, arts and humanities, health, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks to respond to community needs and issues. The F...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote solutions to the climate crisis. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial and economic justice, corporate and political accountability; voice, creativity, and culture; and an inclusive clean economy. The Foundation’s four focus are...

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 for criminal and juvenile justice system and policy reform initiatives. Funding may be used for projects and programs, general operating costs, or for one-time grants to support special opportunities. Grants are awarded to nonprofits that honor the Foundation’s core values of ra...

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 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and initiatives that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. Grants may be used for projects, general support, and collaborative efforts, as well as to build capacity for organizations working in the Foundation's areas of interest. The Foundation sup...

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 ...