Residencies for USA, Canada, and International documentarians, journalists, and nonfiction writers working at the professional level. The funding 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 justice and human righ...

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...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. A letter of inquiry is due by October 4, 2018. Funding is intended to address contemporary societal issues and to foster public accountability of government agencies. This p...

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 $35,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an educational givin...

Fellowships to USA scholars and professionals for research that brings an innovative approach to US foreign policy challenges. Participants will experience work in a new field in order to gain different perspectives. Government officials are thus placed in scholarly settings, while academics are placed in public service an...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible cities to benefit the Foundation's employees where they live and work. Interested applicants must contact the funding source prior to application with a brief description about organizational and funding goals. Funding is intended for program...

Grants to Arcata, California nonprofit organizations for programs or services that enhance the local community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education of all ages, health-oriented recreation, human services, art, culture, local history, peace, and enhancement of the local natural environment. Projects or ...

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 in the $300 range to Mendocino County, California nonprofit organizations and agencies to financially assist children, families, and elderly individuals with short-term needs. Funding is intended only for grants that will resolve the issue at hand, contribute to the well-being of individuals, and help them to move f...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, networks, and institutions for artist-driven emerging media and documentary projects that seek to reduce inequality throughout the world. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry in advance of a full proposal. As part of the Creativity and Free Expression program, ...

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...

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Grants to USA local education agencies and institutions of higher education to assist the school community in restoring a learning environment following a traumatic or violent event. Schools may request short-term assistance to address an acute need as well as longer-term recovery assistance. Types of Grants: Imme...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, religious organizations, and tribal governments to improve the health and wellness of State residents. Funding will be provided for programs focusing on disease prevention, health promotion, and wellness education. In pursuit of the Foundation's mission, th...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in the Monterey and Santa Cruz regions for programs that address a wide range of issues faced by immigrant women. The Foundation seeks to support organizations that assist immigrant women in the following ways: 1) Provide legal assistance for women see...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz, the Monterey Bay Peninsula, or the Greater San Francisco Bay Area to provide temporary housing for women survivors of relationship violence. Priority will be given to programs that cater exclusively to survivors of relationship abuse and/or provide additional serv...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in Santa Cruz, the Monterey Bay Peninsula, or the Greater San Francisco Bay Area to provide legal services for women survivors of relationship violence. Priority will be given to programs that cater exclusively to survivors of relationship abuse and/or provide additional service...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for promising, model, or start-up programs in Santa Cruz, the Monterey Bay Peninsula, or the Greater San Francisco Bay Area that improve the economic self-sufficiency of women and their families. Programs for women of color are given special consideration. The Foundation stri...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations as well as federal, state, or local government agencies to expand the delivery of eligible evidence-based interventions addressing major social issues. The funding may be used for social interventions that address educational failure, poverty, drug abuse, violence, and other critical p...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support social justice causes. Priority areas include, but are not limited to, criminal justice reform, community/police relations, and education. Proposals may also address workforce and economic development, poverty, and racial equality. This grant should be used t...