Grants for social justice, racial equality, economic justice human rights and social change for individuals, nonprofits, businesses, communities of color and other populations, cultures and religions that have been affected by racial injustice, prejudice and discrimination based upon their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.
Grants to Massachusetts artists and nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions to offset the cost of venue rentals. Applicants must obtain approval for their program before applying. Funding is intended to subsidize the cost of rental space to increase access to ...
Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts nonprofit community organizations to improve the quality of life and address inequities for older adults. Funding is intended to support general operational expenses. Requests will be accepted...
Grants of $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to improve public safety and promote justice in criminalized and under-resourced communities. Funding is intended for proposals that shift power away from the police and increase law enforcement accountab...
Grants and in-kind support to USA business owners with diverse backgrounds to support the opening of businesses in eligible locations. Successful applicants will participate in a four-week retail workshop and have access to networking resources and opportunities, indiv...
Grants to Massachusetts organizations to benefit the Jewish community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help to strengthen Jewish life and improve the world. The grant program seeks to assist organizations serving the Jewish co...
Grants to USA and Canada partnerships between funders, communities, and government leadership to create prosperous, sustainable, and just communities. Funding may be used for personnel costs and project-related expenses. This grant is designed to enhance local capacity...
Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applicants mu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance equity in healthcare and improve maternal and child health. Funding is intended to support initiatives that reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and reduce the rates of both preterm births and cesarean se...
Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, school districts, community organizations, and tribes to plan equitable workforce growth in the environment sector. Programs may focus on planning or building capacity, and addres...
Scholarship of $2,000 to a USA undergraduate or graduate student to recognize outstanding contributions to community outreach and social justice. This year's focus is around challenges regularly faced by people with disabilities, and strategies for addressing these cha...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals to recognize outstanding research, achievements, innovations, and engagement within the health field. The purpose of the award is to honor recipients who have devoted their time to im...
Opportunity for USA individuals to participate in a program to advance equity in education. The purpose of the program is to foster systemic change that addresses barriers to education for Black students and Black communities. Participants will receive grant funds, acc...
Grants to Massachusetts school districts to promote professional development for teachers. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to build a diverse and effective teaching workforce that reflects the rich cultural backgr...
Fellowship opportunities for USA individuals involved in the field of coastal resilience to gain field experience and derive benefits from mentoring. Funding is intended for anyone with an interest in the field, with some level of experience, and currently in the early...
Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts grassroots nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for social activism projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the root causes of poverty and injustice, as well as projects that encourage local lea...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that support the funding source's mission. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustainabili...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for environmental initiatives in the real estate industry. Funding is intended for academic faculty, students, real estate managers, tenants, and building owners. Preference will be given to proposals...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA researchers for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended for individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners. Eligible proposals are aligned ...
Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program related to peacemaking. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project ex...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and newsrooms for reports related to racial disparities in the nation's criminal justice system. Funding is intended to assist organizations and journalists with reporting on judicial, law enforcement, prosecutorial, and incar...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...
Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for projects and programs to improve local communities. Programs must fall into one of the following categories: demonstration, capacity bu...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required regis...
Opportunity for USA young adults to gain work experience in the field of environmental stewardship. The program provides training, networking, and support by host organizations and agencies. Successful applicants will be able to engage in a range of activities related ...
Award of $20,000 to a USA individual to recognize contributions to the workers' rights movement. The award is intended to bring public recognition to the unsung heroes of the movement, including workplace leaders, members, and volunteers. The purpose of the award stipe...
Grants to USA nonprofit providers of out-of-school programs to enhance extracurricular programming for students in grades 6-8. The funding is intended to support summer and after-school educational programs in offering guidance and skills that these students need to be...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities for public readings related to slavery and race relations. Funding is intended to support reading events with moderated discussions open to the general community. ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational enrichment programs that benefit middle school students, particularly in underserved populations. Funding is intended for out-of-school activities, including after-school and summer learning programs, that help prep...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth partnered with nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to effect positive change. Priority will be given to projects focused on environmental justice. Successful applicants will participate in a fellowship program that will ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career biomedical researchers for research related to prostate cancer. Funding is intended to support innovative, impactful studies carried out by qualifying applicants working in basic, translational, computational, or cl...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to prepare and present campaigns addressing climate change. Funding is intended for directors, producers, and creatives to publicize climate concerns that predominantly affect underrepresented communities. Projects a...
Award of $10,000 to a USA individual to recognize accomplishments in promoting equity and social justice in health, with a focus on health-related professions. Nominees may be working in a wide range of fields, including nursing, medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public h...
Opportunity for USA and territories second-year doctoral students from underrepresented backgrounds to participate in a health leadership development program. Participants will receive a stipend and will participate in activities to supplement their doctoral training. ...
Fellowships to USA individuals recently awarded with PhDs in the humanities or humanistic social sciences for projects promoting social justice. Fellows will receive funding for professional development. Focus areas include capacity building, problem-solving, and advan...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, municipal and state governments, school districts, and other institutions for programs to serve people living with paralysis. Grants are available for a wide range of programs and projects that have a posit...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts arts and cultural nonprofits in eligible areas for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to evaluate new ideas to engage residents in the arts and creative processes more effectively. The foundation encou...
Grants to USA newspapers and newspaper associations for initiatives that promote the advancement of the newspaper industry. Funding is intended for programs that support the creation of sustainable business models, educational activities for the advancement of leaders ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for seasonal enrichment activities for youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational summertime programs, projects, and opportunities. Eligible applicants serve the communities o...
Fellowships of $5,000 to USA BIPOC writers to support work addressing music. Applicants who write critically about works from their political and cultural perspective are encouraged to apply. Funds are unrestricted and may be used for any purpose. In addition to the ca...
Grants to USA and territories nursing schools, departments of health, and nonprofit organizations to increase the diversity of people who become registered nurses. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to collect and analyze data related to inequity in local communities. The purpose of the program is to utilize data related to social, economic, and physical conditions that impact heal...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that address the legal needs of low-income clients and help to improve the legal system. First-time applicants must contact program staff before submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to promote the deliv...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit community-based organizations, government agencies, labor unions, institutions of higher education, and training providers for workforce expansion efforts in the alternative energy sector. Funding is intended to ensure the availability...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education to expand and diversify the research workforce. Certain programs require a preliminary proposal prior to the submission of an application. Funding is intended to increase the number of historically underrepresented minorit...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigati...
Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and a...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues people car...