Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact on the personal and economic liberties of the nation's citizens. Funding is intended to support scholarship resulting in the publication of policy papers, journal articles, and books. The Foundation will also f...

Grants of approximately $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to protect the cultural, civil, economic, social, and political rights of people across the globe. The Foundation's mission includes pursuing justice and peace and distributing the world's resources equitably. Previous grants have been awarded fo...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and local and tribal government agencies for school-based programs to address youth victimization and violence. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support evidence-based prevention, intervention, and accountability efforts in a scho...

Grants to USA and territories state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, for-profits, and IHEs for research related to preventing terrorism in the United States. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Special consideration may be given to projects led by early career and new investigators, as wel...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit animal welfare organizations, government units, and social service agencies for pet and owner interventions. Funding is intended for activities that will take place at a point of crisis or transition for the human, that will risk the connection between human and animal. The interventions ...

Grants to USA and territories state public law enforcement agencies, local government units, and Indian tribes to develop multidisciplinary task forces against human trafficking. Required registrations may take several days to complete. Funding is intended to assist law enforcement entities in building capacity and operati...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and community and faith-based organizations to provide assistance and training to criminal justice and law enforcement agencies on reducing crime among individuals with mental illness. Required registrations may take several days to complete. Overview Throug...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia nonprofits, schools, IHEs, law enforcement agencies, faith-based organizations, and coalitions to develop and enhance prevention and education programs related to underage and high-risk drinking. Applicants must complete a mandatory online training module prior to applying. Virginia ...

Grants to Virginia local government agencies to support security positions in public school campuses throughout the state. Funding may be requested to support an existing position, or establish a new position. The grant funds will be used to promote school safety and security by supporting School Resource Officer (SRO) and...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and certain qualified individuals to research and evaluate efforts to address street gang violence and activity. Applicants are advised to create or verify the required registrations well in advance of the proposal deadline. With this sol...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations for projects and programs addressing racial, social, economic, and environmental justice in eligible counties. Funding may also be used for general support of organizations working to overcome the underlying causes of poverty...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for innovative solutions for a wide variety of environmental and social challenges. Programs must align with the following three focus areas: the environment, heritage conservation, and social justice. To date, the Prize has funded twenty wildly creative solutions t...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, and businesses to train law enforcement personnel involved in mitigating technology-based crimes against children. Applicants are required to complete registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative means of training, and develop a roster of experts...

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

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Funding is intended to support research that generates change by contributing to a body of knowledge that can improve the lives of young people and reduce ine...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, IHEs, local and state governments, Tribes, for-profit organizations, and qualified individuals to research and evaluate elder and healthcare fraud. Required registrations may take several days to complete. Applications with early career and new investigators as PIs will receive spe...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, states, local and tribal agencies, for-profits, IHEs, and individuals for assessments of diverse existing victim services. Funding priority may be given to researchers early in their careers. Funding is intended to improve understanding of victim services and to fill critical resea...

Contracts for services to USA nonprofits, for-profits, and IHEs to develop and enhance the capacity of local law enforcement agencies in addressing violent crime. Funding is also intended for national symposiums to educate and train law enforcement on evidence-based programs. The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP ...

Grants to USA states and territories to prevent, identify, and respond to violent crimes affecting women. Applicants must create or verify the required registrations at least three weeks in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to help communities throughout the nation better respond to crimes such as do...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for re-engagement and intervention programs focusing on South Hampton Roads youth, ages 16 to 24, who are disconnected from school or the workforce. Funding may also be used for prevention programs for middle or high school students who are at high r...

Awards starting at $25,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec) founders of nonprofit social impact organizations to recognize work benefiting low and middle-income women and children. Prizes are intended to reward pioneering individuals who have made strides in the areas of education, social reform, health, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies in rural and urban areas for programs to prevent and eliminate youth homelessness. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to establish a successful framework for federal funding, to assess performance...

Grants to USA and territories state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for research to address the relationship between crime and immigration. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Special consideration may be given to proposals submitted by earl...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, tribal organizations, community and faith-based organizations, IHEs, and local government agencies to provide statistical data on the policies, personnel, and operations of LEAs on college and university campuses. Required registrations may take several days to complete. The SCLEA...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs enhancing communities and the environment. An LOI is required before submitting a full proposal. Priority will be given to programs in Vermont and the Northeast, Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia but the foundation makes some gra...

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 state, local, tribal, and regional law enforcement agencies and criminal justice agencies to implement or improve the use of body-worn camera devices for police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Funding is intended to promote the safety of law enfo...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofits to develop new services or expand existing services that support 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 program activities. Priority will be given to organizations that have acces...

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...

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 Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit DC metropolitan region communities, with an emphasis on the underserved. Program areas include community services, arts and humanities, health, environment, and education. The Foundation seeks to respond to community needs and issues. The F...

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. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Areas of focus ...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for systems change projects that foster racial equity. Funding is intended to support initiatives in employment, education, housing, and asset building benefiting low-income people of color. See th...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Funding is intended to support a high-quality, non-commercial media that is substantive, fair, and accurate. Program priorities include investigative journalism, media policy, and public bro...

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest. The Mockingbird Fou...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in states east of the Mississippi River for social change initiatives. Funding is intended to promote community involvement in civil and human rights issues. Program goals should be to affect local, state, regional, or national level change. Most grants are for general support. Abel...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that support arts, culture, and economic and racial justice. Funding is intended for programs that address the Foundation's focus areas, and that have a regional, national, and global impact. In addition to the eligibility criteria, the Foundation suggests that applic...

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...

Awards of $10,000 to USA organizations, programs, and individuals to recognize outstanding efforts to enhance the legal and justice system. The purpose of this program is to honor and reward innovative programs that have made a positive impact and may serve as a model for future initiatives. The Foundation encourages i...

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 criminal and juvenile justice system and policy reform initiatives. Funding may be used for projects and programs, general operating costs, or for one-time grants to support special opportunities. Grants are awarded to nonprofits that honor the Foundation’s core values of ra...

Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and law enforcement agencies for the elimination and prevention of animal cruelty. Consideration will be given to requests falling under one of the following priority categories: -Animal cruelty investigation programs (limited to o...

Internships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to travel to Israel and gain experience (usually volunteering) in a field of the applicant's choice. Interns will spend 25 to 40 hours per week in their placement, with the rest of the time free for personal exploration. This program enables interns to live and obse...

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 to USA and Israel organizations for programs and projects that promote social justice and human rights. Funding is intended to support social change projects that specifically focus on the areas of health and mental health, human rights, educational opportunity, Jewish life, and strengthening Israeli democracy. ...