Best Grants for BIPOC

The William Cash Grant, established by the Portsmouth Rotary Club in 2002, supports Rotarian-led community projects benefiting local non-profits. Funded by a substantial legacy from William M. Cash, this initiative promotes hands-on engagement among Rotarians, fostering fellowship and club vibrancy. Grants over $1,500 require detailed documentation and ongoing member involvement. By prioritizing specific project costs over operational expenses, the grant ensures impactful contributions to the Seacoast community.

The Nonprofit Impact Initiative Capacity-Building Grants support the growth and sustainability of nonprofits in Brown, Door, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties. These grants prioritize organizations led by people of color and those serving older populations. Eligible nonprofits can apply for funds to enhance their capacity through expert training and development, fostering better governance, financial management, and community collaboration. The initiative aims to strengthen local organizations and improve service delivery across diverse community sectors.

Operating GIA Grant

The Legislature makes appropriations for GIAs in accordance with Chapter 42F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS). There are two types of grants: Operating and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) grants. Generally, Operating grants are for an organization’s program expenses and CIP grants are for construction projects.

The Legislature decides who is awarded a grant, the type of grant, the award amount, what the funds can be used for, and which state department will administer said award. OCS does not participate in the application process and is unable to assist with any applications.

The Resident Scholars: Weatherhead Fellowship offers annual support for up to six scholars from the humanities and social sciences to prepare manuscripts or dissertations. Funded by the Weatherhead Foundation, this nine-month fellowship includes a stipend of $40,000 for doctoral scholars and $35,000 for PhD candidates, along with low-cost housing and office space on the SAR campus. Applications open each September, with a deadline in early November, fostering research that enhances understanding of human culture and history.

The Katrin H. Lamon Fellowship, offered by the School for Advanced Research, provides a nine-month residential opportunity for Native scholars in the humanities and social sciences. This fellowship includes a stipend of $40,000 for doctoral scholars and $35,000 for PhD candidates, alongside low-cost housing and office space. It aims to support research that contributes to understanding human culture and history, fostering an environment of scholarly exchange and intellectual growth.

The CFEA Mini Grants program offers three $500 grants annually to nonprofits operating for 2-5 years in the Lee, Macon, Tallapoosa, Chambers, or Russell counties. These grants provide flexible, unrestricted funding for general operating support, enabling organizations to pursue their missions effectively. Eligible applicants must demonstrate community need and submit a 501(c)(3) tax determination letter, mission statement, and measurable objectives. This initiative strengthens local nonprofits and fosters community development.

The Resident Scholars: Mellon Foundation Fellowship offers annual support to up to six scholars who have completed their research and need time to finalize manuscripts or dissertations. This competitive fellowship, administered by the School for Advanced Research, emphasizes proposals with empirical significance and cultural context. Eligible scholars include those with doctorates at the assistant professor level or PhD candidates. The nine-month fellowship provides an office, low-cost housing, and a stipend, fostering a collaborative and intellectually enriching environment.

The Analysis Program, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), offers support for research in various fields of analysis, including complex and harmonic analysis, dynamical systems, and mathematical physics. Proposals for conferences and workshops must adhere to specific submission timelines, with deadlines between September 16-30 for events starting between March 1 and September 30. This program emphasizes timely submissions and may require external reviews for larger budget requests.

The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity Sustainability Fund Grant supports community-led initiatives in focus neighborhoods like Lynmore Estates and Pleasant Hill. Established through funding from The Peyton Anderson Foundation, this grant aims to enhance quality of life by addressing neighborhood blight and promoting homeownership. Eligible projects must demonstrate a sustainable impact and be open to all residents. By fostering community aspirations, the fund empowers residents to improve their neighborhoods and create lasting change.

The Community Foundation for McHenry County offers Mission Grants to support local charitable organizations. These grants are aimed at funding general operating costs for programs and projects that align with the Foundation's mission and values. Eligible applicants must be located in McHenry County or demonstrate significant impact in the area. This initiative highlights the Foundation's commitment to enhancing community resources and addressing local needs effectively.

The Bexley Community Foundation offers semi-annual grants aimed at projects that enhance the Bexley community experience. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government agencies, while faith-based organizations can apply for non-religious initiatives. The Foundation emphasizes fairness and equity in participation, ensuring no arbitrary barriers exist. Ineligible projects include endowment funds, fundraising expenses, and those aimed at influencing legislation. This grant encourages creativity and community involvement through its funding opportunities.

About the IP Law Foundation

For nearly two decades, the Foundation—originally established as the American Intellectual Property Law Education Foundation—has championed expanded access and opportunity in the intellectual property (IP) law profession. In 2020, reflecting the growth and impact of its mission, the organization adopted a new name: the Foundation for Advancement of Diversity in IP Law. This change accompanied an expansion of its long-standing programs to attract, support, and empower students committed to careers in IP law.

In 2025, to further clarify its mission and identity, the Foundation streamlined its name to what it is today: The IP Law Foundation.

Jan Jancin Award – AIPLA Past Presidents Award

The Jan Jancin Award is a merit-based award that honors Jan Jancin, who served with extraordinary distinction in numerous IP bar leadership roles throughout his career, including both as president of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) and as the chair of the Section on Intellectual Property Law of the American Bar Association. The Jan Jancin Award is made possible through the generosity of AIPLA and the ABA IPL Section. The AIPLA Past Presidents Award is a merit-based award that is made possible through the contributions to the Foundation each year by past presidents of the AIPLA.

Award

The winner of the Jan Jancin Award receives a $5,000 cash honorarium, as well as reasonable travel expenses to attend the presentation of the award in person, which is made each year during either the AIPLA Annual Meeting or a meeting of the ABA IPL Section. The winner of the AIPLA Past Presidents Award receives a cash honorarium of $2,500, and is invited to attend the presentation of the award in person at the AIPLA Annual Meeting.

Nomination Process

The dean (or another appropriate faculty member) of a law school has the opportunity to select and recommend a single 2L or 3L student as the law school’s nominee for both the Jan Jancin Award and the AIPLA Past Presidents Award. The recommending faculty member must provide a description, based on personal knowledge of the nominee, of the nominee’s relevant achievements, using criteria such as (1) best grades in IP courses overall, (2) outstanding achievement in specified IP courses, (3) best IP paper written by a student, (4) faculty consensus, and (5) leadership in student IP organizations.

The Community Foundation of Switzerland County offers Leadership Grants to support staff and volunteers attending professional development events. These grants cover fees for workshops, conferences, and retreats, providing up to $1,500 per organization annually. Importantly, hotel accommodations may be included, but food and travel expenses are not covered. The program has no deadlines and continues until December 1, 2025, or until funds are exhausted, with decisions made within 15 days of submission.

The Fondy 100 Gives Grant invites 100 community members to contribute $100 each, creating a collective fund to support impactful local projects in Fond du Lac. Eligible projects must demonstrate immediate positive community benefits and have a budget of approximately $7,500. Non-profit organizations, including schools and municipalities, can apply. This initiative emphasizes community involvement and appreciation for local generosity, fostering a spirit of collaboration to enhance the Fond du Lac area.

Queen Creek Non-Profit Grant Program

Annually, the Town accepts applications from non-profit organizations requesting support (monetary and/or in-kind services support) for projects/programs/services/events offered to the Queen Creek community. Grant submissions are considered during the budget process per the schedule below. It is the Town Council’s objective that funding provided to a non-profit agency directly benefits Queen Creek residents.

Applicants must use funds allocated by the Town to directly serve Queen Creek residents.

The Community Opportunities Grant Program, managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, offers flexible funding to address urgent needs and unforeseen opportunities for organizations in the Rockford region. Typically, $30,000 is allocated each fiscal year, with specific criteria for eligibility. Organizations can apply for funding to tackle emergencies or leverage matching grants, ensuring that support is directed toward enhancing community services and addressing critical situations effectively.

The Union City Community Foundation, established in 2003 by LaRue Ottaway, aims to enhance the quality of life for Union City residents through charitable endowments and community leadership. With over $800,000 awarded in grants and scholarships, the foundation supports local initiatives, including the Ottaway/Saint Vincent Health Center Fund, which is valued at over $1.5 million. Through donor generosity, it strengthens local organizations and addresses pressing community issues.

The SFF: Shore Community Grants for Yadkin County, funded by the Wayne A. Shore Endowment Fund, offers grants up to $12,000 to support organizations in key areas like animal welfare, arts, community development, and health. Eligible applicants must be IRS-registered 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental entities with at least three years of service. Collaborative projects with multiple nonprofits are encouraged to enhance effectiveness and sustainability.

The Community Foundation of Switzerland County offers Small Project Grants for charitable programs benefiting local residents. Grants up to $1,500 can be applied for anytime in 2024 until December 1st. Applications are evaluated promptly, with funding decisions made within 15 days. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate cost-effectiveness, leverage additional funding, and foster community improvement and collaboration.

The Community Foundation of Switzerland County offers Large Project Grants for charitable programs benefiting the local community, with requests exceeding $2,000. Applications are due by 3:00 p.m. on the first business day of March and August. These grants undergo an extensive evaluation process, requiring a meeting with the Grants Committee. Eligible projects must enhance community welfare, while ineligible items include general operating expenses and funding for individuals.

Community Event Sponsorships

Each year, we devote a small portion of our operating budget to support area nonprofit organizations’ events. We know these events are vital to your organization’s fiscal health, that they help you more deeply connect with community partners, and that they offer opportunities to celebrate and elevate your organization’s impact, milestones, and mission. Event sponsorships also offer our staff and volunteers the opportunity to engage and partner with your team, and to learn more about your organization.

How can my organization apply for an Event Sponsorship?

We review and decline / award sponsorship requests on a first come, first serve basis beginning each fiscal year start of April 1, so the earlier you apply, the better! Our easy-to-use form captures all of information needed for us to make a funding decision. Once a request has been submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email, and we will notify you of our funding decision within 5-7 business days after submission.

Strategic priority areas:

Diversity, equity, and inclusion—events that celebrate, uplift, or advance equitable opportunities and representation for all communities.

Post-secondary education and economic mobility—events that promote access to, success in, or awareness of higher education and training pathways.

A strong start for all children—events that support early childhood development, education, and the well-being of young children.

Arts and creativity—events that foster creativity, support artists, and contribute to a vibrant local arts culture.

How much money can my organization receive?

You can apply for any amount, but our awards are typically between $500 and $1,500.

How do you decide which requests to fund?

We strive to fund Community Event Sponsorships in a fair and equitable way. We carefully consider each request to ensure that we are funding a wide variety of events who represent some or all of the following criteria:

• Donor audiences
• A variety of nonprofit sectors
• Our broad geographic region
• Underserved / underrepresented groups and populations

The Vermont Humanities Project Grant supports nonprofit organizations that engage communities in the humanities, fostering a culture of thoughtfulness and a love for learning. By funding community programming and curriculum development, this initiative aims to enhance access to humanities for diverse audiences. Eligible projects include interactive discussions and programs that promote engagement among various groups. Vermont Humanities invites both new and existing projects to apply for funding to enrich the cultural landscape of Vermont.

Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027-2028: Humanities Plural

The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry is pleased to open applications for our Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships. We invite applications from scholars in any humanistic discipline who are eager to be part of a community engaged in interdisciplinary conversations around our theme of Humanities Plural.

At a moment when fields such as "history of the humanities" and "humanities theory" are coming into view, and as hybrid formations such as digital humanities, health humanities, and public humanities are taking humanities scholarship into new academic and extra-academic spaces, we seek scholars whose research expands our horizons for thinking about the humanities as they have existed or are unfolding in our current moment. Applications are open to scholars in any field, area, or historical period.

Projects need not explicitly foreground "the humanities" (or related formations such as "liberal arts") as an object of inquiry, but they should clearly address any core issue of humanities scholarship or learning, including its methods, its objects, its histories, its values and social valuation, its contradictions, its publics, or its institutional or social locations.

The Fox Center will appoint two Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows for one year (August 1, 2027-July 31, 2028), with the possibility of renewal for one additional year. Fellowships include a stipend of $62,000, a research budget of $2,000, and a one-time additional payment of $2,000 to defray the costs associated with moving to Atlanta, and competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision care. Fellows are required to be in residence during the academic year for the term of the fellowship.

Connecticut Humanities offers Public Presentation Planning Grants of up to $25,000 to support the research and development of humanities projects. These grants enable organizations to conduct scholarly research, gather stakeholder feedback, and prepare for project implementation. The initiative promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that the humanities intersect with various fields like arts and STEM. By funding such projects, Connecticut Humanities aims to strengthen community engagement and enhance understanding of cultural and historical narratives.

Low Family Foundation We See You Grants

The Low Family Foundation (LFF) We See You grant awards organizations that align with the values and interests of the Low Family Foundation’s founders: Joseph, Wilma and Rosemary Low. The LFF seeks to recognize and support the work of nonprofit organizations by expanding opportunities and supporting critical needs in and around Berrien County, MI.

The Low Family Foundation was established in 2023 through the generosity of Joseph N. and Rosemary E. Low. Joe practiced law all his life in Niles, Michigan and, with his first wife Wilma, had two sons, Joseph and John. Wilma was Joe’s legal secretary for almost 25 years and a major reason for his career and financial success. After her passing in 1995, Joe married her sister Rosemary and hence Rose was an aunt and stepmother to the sons. Joe passed in 2013, and Rose survived him until 2020. Joe, Wilma and Rose were each integral to the establishment of the Foundation.

Mission

The Joseph and Rosemary Low Family Foundation is created exclusively for charitable, religious or educational purposes including, for such purposes, making distributions to organizations that qualify as “not-for-profits.”  

The Foundation makes distribution grants in keeping with their many discussions with the Founders about their intentions. The Advisory Committee focuses on charities of known interest to the Founders: for example, Rose loved cats, Wilma was a supporter of nature centers and gardens, and Joe was interested in history. The Foundation generally limits its giving to a 100-mile radius of Berrien County, Michigan with a focus on meeting needs in Berrien County.   

The Cheyenne County Impact Fund Grant, established in December 2016 through the Dane G. Hansen Foundation, aims to enhance projects across Cheyenne County, Kansas. Grants are available for nonprofit organizations, educational, governmental, and religious institutions serving the local area. With annual matching campaigns continuing through 2025, the fund supports various community initiatives. Applications are accepted until the last day of each month for consideration in the following month.

The CT Humanities: Public Presentation Implementation Grant supports the execution of humanities projects such as exhibitions and public programs. It is designed for projects ready for implementation and requires applicants to demonstrate significant humanities scholarship. The grant encourages proposals that clearly define goals and highlight the intersection of humanities with other fields like arts or STEM. This grant is an opportunity for projects that enhance public understanding of humanities themes.