Grants to USA Tribal governments to address violent crimes against women within the criminal justice system. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations no later than May 24. This program promotes the coordinated efforts of tribal criminal justice systems and victim service providers to ensure victim safet...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research to inform policies that promote public health and wellbeing. LOIs are due June 7. Proposals may address how local, state, and national policies can be used to promote lifelong health for communities, families, and individuals; as well as...

Grants to USA state agencies and tribes to develop a plan to integrate correctional and employment systems and programming. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program furthers the mission to enhance public safety and reduce crime and recidivism b...

Grants to USA government agencies and Indian tribes to offer reentry programs and services to incarcerated individuals with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Overview: The Improving R...

Grants to USA government agencies to defray the cost of purchasing body armor vests for use by law enforcement officers. Applicants must contact program staff to obtain a copy of the application in advance of the deadline. Please note that priority will be given to jurisdictions with fewer than 100,000 residents. Law E...

Grants to USA government agencies for collaborative initiatives to improve responses to individuals with mental illness or substance abuse disorders within the justice system. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program supports law enforcement an...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, and IHEs to support data collection, reporting, and analysis related to juvenile justice reentry programs. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. The purpose of this program is to improve state and local capacity to ...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve delivery systems for juvenile defense. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations prior to applying. This program seeks to reduce the incidence of violent crime by supporting state and local government agencies in efforts to address bar...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to support rigorous research and evaluation focused on interactions between youth and law enforcement. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations prior to applying. Emphasis is placed on presenting the practical ...

Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit, for-profit, government agency, or IHE to increase public safety through the prevention and intervention of youth crime and delinquency. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Funding will support evaluation and dat...

Grant to a USA or territories government agency, nonprofit, for-profit, or IHE to develop a research-based comprehensive practice guide to provide law enforcement agencies, communities, and local governments with steps they can take to reduce and prevent youth-perpetrated gang and gun violence. Applicants are advised to cr...

Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level about important issues. The fundng source places particular emphasis on topics relating to the most critical and current issues that include, but are not limited to, war and conflict; social...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, American Indian Nation governments, and community and faith-based organizations to expand support systems and networks serving victims of cyber-based identity theft. Applicants must submit an intent to apply and are advised to create or verify the...

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 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 government agencies, nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, community groups, and faith-based organizations to improve law enforcement agencies’ capacity to implement community policing strategies. Applicants are advised to create or verify the requireed registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Grant...

Scholarship program for USA mid-career law enforcement officers to conduct research that will inform law enforcement policy and practice. Selected officers will attend conferences, summer program sessions, collaborative brainstorming events. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to present research and findi...

Grants to USA states and territories to reduce violent crimes affecting women. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations no later than May 23. The purpose of this program is to help communities throughout the nation better respond to crimes such as domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and gender-...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofits to develop new services for supporting caregivers who have taken on the role of surrogate parents to young relatives. Funding is intended to be used over a two-year period to develop the various activities. The goals of the programs are: - Supportive services to relative caregivers...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for research efforts to reduce parental drug abuse and promote family reunification. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline. This program furthers the mission ...

Grants to USA government agencies, law enforcement agencies, and prosecutors for law enforcement activities related to intellectual property. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Funding may be requested for relevant prosecution, training, prevention, a...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote environmental justice, sustainability, and environmental conservation. Funding will be provided for small and creative projects that utilize community organizing. The Foundation defines organizing as work to build a...

Grants ranging from $6,000 to $12,000 to USA organizations in states west of the Mississippi River to support grassroots social change activities. Eligible States include: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Nor...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, and IHEs to improve the ability of prosecutors to effectively represent the public’s interests in state capital cases, and to enhance representation in capital case litigation. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date...

Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit organization or public agency to support communities nationwide in implementing public awareness activities related to crime victim’s rights and services. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. The U.S. Depart...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for efforts to prevent delinquency and crime among tribes and tribal youth. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. Selected grantees will provide training and technical a...

Award of $10,000 to a USA or territories individual, group, or organization in recognition of activities that educated the public about First Amendment rights and values. The award was established to honor a person or persons who fought to preserve and protect the rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.

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...

Grant to a USA or territories nonprofit, for-profit, government agency, Tribe, or IHE to enhance law enforcement training to better respond to internet predators and protect children. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. The U.S. Department of Justi...

Grants to USA state law enforcement agencies to address the increasing problem of methamphetamine abuse within their jurisdictions. Applicants are advised to initiate and complete the required registrations well in advance of the deadline date. This program supports the investigation of illicit activities related to the ma...

Fellowships to USA scholars for a year-long opportunity to analyze and carry out high-level research in the social sciences at the Foundation's New York-based facility. The focus of the research should relate to the Foundation's mission of improving social and living conditions in the United States. The Foundation now dedi...

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. ...

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. LOIs are due by July 10, 2018. Areas of focus for this program include the following: Social J...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry or contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to support a quality, non-commercial media that is substantive, fair, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...

Fellowships starting at $90,000 and an additional project support to USA and territories individuals who have served in senior-level positions within state, local, or federal governments. Selected fellows will carry out a project that will advance knowledge and understanding of making effective social and economic changes ...

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 required changed. Funding may be used for consultant fees, as well as travel by officials from another court so they may examine the facility, ...

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth throughout the nation. Particular interest is given to organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their wo...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and certain qualified individuals for randomized controlled trial evaluations addressing reentry initiatives for prisoners. Applicants are advised to verify or create the required registrations well in advance of the deadline. Overview: ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for projects that promote racial, gender, and economic justice. Funding is intended to support programs that benefit, and are directed by, women and girls. Eligible programs focus on activism, political change, and empowerment. Small and start-up organizat...

Grants to USA nonprofits, scholars, and IHEs for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact on the personal and economic liberties of the nation and its citizens. Funding is primarily intended to support scholarship that results in the publication of books, journal articles, and policy papers. The Foundation wi...

Grants to USA and Latin America nonprofits for efforts to create policy changes that will improve the lives of Latin Americans. The funding source has identified the following three program areas in which focused, expert research and innovation have the potential to make significant positive impact: - Democratic Gover...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA leftist activists, researchers, and writers for work that advances critical issues in the study of the world, its people, their communities, cultures, and economies, as well as their interaction with the environment. Proposed work can address issues ranging from geopolitics to cultural and eco...

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...

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 initiatives that increase and promote equitable job creation for people of color, immigrants, women, and other underserved populations. Strategies to achieve this goal include economic policy reform, alternative business models, and efforts to increase the growth of businesses owne...