126 Iowa Social Justice Grants

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 Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas of focus: health, wellness, human services, education, community development, environment, dive...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and high school and youth football organizations to promote the sport of football among young people across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach. Addi...

Fellowships of up to $20,000 to USA women to pursue master's or professional degree studies. Eligible uses of funding include food, housing, childcare, fees, tuition, and fees related to coursework, including supplies and books. The goal of the program is to promote ge...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic needs, a...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative progr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educational pro...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustainabilit...

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 ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities worldwide....

Grant of $10,000 and additional smaller grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address inequity and social injustice through music. Funding is primarily intended to support performance-based and educational activities. Both operating support and specific projects w...

Awards of $500 to USA youth and youth groups for human rights contributions. The purpose of the program is to recognize and encourage youth involvement in initiatives that promote human rights values. Eligible nominees are high school aged and their activism is focused...

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...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with organizations for social innovation projects that bring positive change. The purpose of this program is to address community challenges and promote equity. This Fellowship is intended for individ...

Grants of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with nonprofit institutions and government agencies for projects in the area of social justice. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects that aim...

Fellowships to USA journalists for projects addressing healthcare topics. Participants will receive an award, project funding, in-kind support, and opportunities to attend seminars, workshops, and conferences. Preference will be given to projects with a focus on health...

Opportunity for a USA, Canada, or International innovator to participate in a residency on a college campus in Iowa to advance their work in the area of social change. The individual will have the opportunity to build professional connections, leverage research support...

Grants to USA Tribal Nations and community-based and community-led organizations that are BIPOC-led or BIPOC-allied for a range of activities to promote social justice and equality in food systems. Applicants must confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is inten...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research organizations, firms, academic institutions, and other nonprofit organizations for research projects related to architecture. Funding is intended for projects that focus on housing innovation, regenerative design, and d...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for innovative initiatives to advance health equity. Funding is intended to support projects that are new and unconventional. Particular emphasis is placed on projects related to reform within the health science kno...

Grants and in-kind support to USA Black-owned small businesses to foster business growth and development. In addition to the cash grant, the selected top-ranking business will receive pro-bono consulting and mentoring services from leaders in the industry. The goal of ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, cooperatives, public sector entities, social enterprises, individual entrepreneurs, and other organizations for innovative ideas to benefit workers. Funding involves a five-month virtual fellowsh...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit grassroots organizations to organize social justice programs. Funding may be used for specific projects as well as for general operating expenses. The funder seeks projects and groups devoted to working for systemic change, usin...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, IHEs, school districts, and tribes for programs to support youth and children who have been exposed to violence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several ...

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifies ba...

Fellowships to USA social sciences, arts, and humanities faculty members for professional development. The goal of the program is to encourage the advancement of Ph.D. scholars from underrepresented backgrounds who support efforts to eliminate inequities in their field...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and NGOs for activities to address the inequities in breast cancer treatment worldwide. Applicants are required to submit an EOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to increase patient ...

Fellowships to USA individuals to work on projects that advance social justice. In addition to a cash stipend, the fellowship provides a health care stipend, help with travel expenses, and assistance from coaches, advisors, and mentors. The fellowship is intended to su...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations serving women and girls for general operating expenses. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equity and expand educational ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a grant...

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award is in...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, the environment, clean water, natural resource protection, basic needs such as food and housing, and social j...

Awards of $1,000 to USA state, district, council, regional, and local PTAs to honor and recognize achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion and efforts to eliminate discriminatory practices. The award is intended for PTAs that have implemented policies and init...

Awards to USA and territories Hispanic high school seniors for academic excellence and community service. Funds may be used for higher education expenses or community service projects. Current categories include, but are not limited to: Community Service, Education, En...

Fellowships to USA and territories professionals working at government agencies and academic institutions to improve health equity, health policy, and health care. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Award fu...

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction in classical studies. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Nominations may be made by an administrator, a colleague, a ...

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 Iowa organizations serving eligible locations to strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiatives to enhance the quality of life for residents. Eligible ap...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to increase the diversity of online resources. Funding is intended for projects that address the histories and interests of BIPOC and other marginalized communities. The goal of the program is to promote and p...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA investigators associated with IHEs for new projects to improve the availability of digital resources to humanities scholars. The purpose of funding is to promote racial and social justice in the field of academia. Priority is given to pro...

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...

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local commun...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools for innovative educational programming. Prizes are available in a range of categories, including: health and well-being, STEM education, the environment, peacebuilding, arts and culture, artificial intelligence, and...

Fellowships to USA physicians to participate in a full-time academic program to improve access to healthcare. The fellowship will provide education and leadership training towards an additional academic degree to prepare physicians to become leaders who improve the hea...