136 New York City Social Justice Grants

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International students, research interns, faculty members, or association management professionals affiliated with academic institutions for research addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association community. F...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International Black-led organizations for general operating support. Eligible organizations are those that are working to improve the lives of and achieve equity for Black women. In addition to monetary support, successful...

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind services to USA newsroom and freelance journalists to support work related to environmental racism and environmental justice. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to the effects of climate change and the disproportionate harm...

Grants to USA healthcare institutions and Tribal clinics for projects to increase access to cancer care and treatment for Native populations. Funding is intended for activities that identify and address barriers to care for the target groups. Grant recipients will rece...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for health equity research. Funding is intended to support projects that have lost federal funding due to recent changes. Eligible expenses include salary support, capacity building, community partnerships, supplies...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, care, o...

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link to c...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development, leg...

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International program for promoting the participation of underrepresented groups in mathematics. The purpose of this award is to recognize programs that encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to pursue mathematics d...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal organizations for scientific research studies to identify factors affecting the health of minority populations and propose a way to mitigate them. Funding is intended for pilot studi...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, archives, historical societies, libraries, IHEs, and religious institutions to hold, collect, and make available historical and cultural resources addressing traditionally underrepr...

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to...

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be complete...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. T...

Opportunity for a USA artist or artist team to create an art installation for a library in Louisiana. The art piece must highlight the importance of the civil rights movement and social justice. Eligible uses of funds include research, materials, installation, and cons...

Grants of $30,000 to USA Native artists and Native-led arts organizations and collectives to support their productions. Mid-career artists may apply. Funding is intended for individuals who are actively involved in the creation of a live production. Examples of product...

Grant of $8,500 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eig...

Opportunity for USA individuals, including artists, scholars, researchers, and scientists, to participate in a residency program and engage in creative projects. Residents are provided with 24-hour access to studios and other facilities. The PMRCAA program provides a r...

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was established...

Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 stipen...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-oriented nonprofit organizations for programs to promote cross-cultural understanding. Funding is intended for projects involving middle school-age children to build their capacity for critical thinking. The goal of the grant program...

Grants to USA researchers paired with eligible arts organizations to conduct research on BIPOC-focused arts organizations. Funding is intended to investigate organizational well-being, to support early-career scholars, and to develop long-term collaborations between di...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote environmental solutions. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial, economic, and environmental justice, including addressing wealth gaps, access to capital, and incl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full proposal.

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network with a cohort of entrepr...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African origin to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar with hum...

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the product...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions to support researchers in expanding their expertise. Funds are intended for early-career researchers and provide five-year funding for research and mentoring related to new methods, disciplines, and conten...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a residency. The program is intended to support professional artists with residencies in media including but not limited to clay, books, drawing, painting, papermaking, textiles, photography, prin...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to address the mental health needs of children and young adults. The purpose of this program is to increase access to care, promote mental health equity, reduce stigma, enable early identification a...

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 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...

Grants to USA organizations for projects that promote social equity and racial justice. The purpose of funding is to increase access to opportunities and promote more equitable outcomes for minorities. Funding priorities include projects related to education, entrepren...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA youth-serving sports organizations to foster diversity and accessibility in the sport of lacrosse. Funding is intended for projects to enable individuals with disabilities to participate as well as projects that promote accessibility and i...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, write...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ocean conservation programs and to address social causes. First-time applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits...

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 for legal services that promote social justice. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve the lives of disadvantaged populations. Grant funds may be used for co...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to studie...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a cost re...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote justice, inclusiveness, and vibrancy in Jewish communities throughout the country. Funding may be requested for general operating support as well as for programmatic support. Occasionally, the Foundation will support Jew...

Grants to New York tribal and nonprofit community-based organizations for projects that address public health and environmental concerns in communities. All applicants must register and some must prequalify prior to applying. In addition to addressing exposure to multi...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified organizations for sociology research projects with the potential to promote social change. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on improving systems and services...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations serving children and youth impacted by injustice, hardship, poverty, or marginalization. Funding is intended for support services such as mentoring, counseling, role modeling, educational enrichment, and other progr...

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other tools...

Grants of $7,000 to USA, Canada, and International psychologists and graduate students for research studies and programs addressing antisemitism. Funding is intended for the development, design, or implementation of research projects or programs that reduce antisemitis...