Inspired By Their Stories Award (Discontinued)

Democracy, Ethics, and Public Trust Initiative is a grant from the Henry Luce Foundation that funds research, leadership development, and creative collaboration to strengthen democratic culture and public trust in American institutions. The foundation supports initiatives centered on fostering dialogue across divides, investing in leadership development, and nurturing knowledge communities. Projects addressing religion in international affairs, ethics in public life, and the relationship between media and democracy are of particular interest. Grants typically range from $100,000 to $500,000, and while the foundation primarily invites proposals, unsolicited concept notes are accepted. Eligible applicants are primarily US nonprofits aligned with the foundation's democracy and public trust focus areas.

Operations, Programming, Pilots and Project (OP3) Grants is a program from the Steelcase Foundation that supports innovative projects increasing access to quality public education and fostering thriving communities for children, with a primary focus on the Grand Rapids and Kent County, Michigan area. Grants range from $5,000 to $150,000 and are approved on a quarterly cadence. The program supports operations, new program pilots, special projects, and for fully mission-aligned organizations, general operating grants. The foundation prioritizes social-emotional growth, mentorship, youth wellness, educational equity, literacy, and community belonging. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits, though the foundation also makes grants to organizations in other states including Alabama and Ohio. Organizations are encouraged to contact the foundation's program officer before applying.

MetLife Foundation Financial Health Solutions is a grant program from MetLife Foundation providing $50,000 to $250,000 to nonprofit organizations and research institutions working to improve financial health and economic security for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. The foundation funds innovative programs, research, and initiatives that expand access to financial tools, products, and services. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and research institutions with a demonstrated focus on financial health and economic empowerment.

Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health is a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that funds exploratory research and projects investigating emerging trends with the potential to advance health equity. The program supports work at the intersection of cultural, scientific, technological, environmental, economic, and health-related forces shaping the future. RWJF's Pioneering Ideas team uses these investments to help the Foundation anticipate, adapt to, and influence an evolving landscape. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, and public entities. Awards range from ,000 to ,000.

Religion and Theology Program is a grant from Henry Luce Foundation that funds scholarship, dialogue, and public engagement at the intersection of religion, theology, and American public life. Henry Luce Foundation believes that fostering dialogue across religious traditions and building understanding are essential to cultivating a healthy democratic culture. The program supports theological education, interfaith initiatives, religion journalism, and research examining religion's role in contemporary society. Eligible applicants are institutions including seminaries, universities, nonprofits, and media organizations with projects that advance public understanding of religion and theology.

General Grantmaking from the Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation funds nonprofits in three focus areas: health access, youth and family services, and animal welfare. The foundation has awarded grants ranging from $18,000 to $250,000 to organizations including food banks, youth arts programs, libraries, veterinary care for low-income families, and early-career cancer researchers. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations located in southeast Michigan (Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties) or the metropolitan Denver and Aspen-Parachute Corridor area of Colorado. The foundation also maintains a separate MDS Research Fund for myelodysplastic syndrome research.

Basic Needs Grants is sponsored by John T Vucurevich Foundation. The foundation provides grants to support programs that increase low-income access to essential services. This includes initiatives focused on food, physical and behavioral health, safety, social belonging and culture, and transportation. The foundation prioritizes projects that benefit low-income individuals or families and address demonstrated community needs in these specific areas. Geographic focus: Rapid City, SD area Focus areas: Food, Physical Health, Behavioral Health, Safety, Social Belonging, Culture, Transportation

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community and National Grants is a program from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that funds systemic approaches to advancing health equity, behavioral health integration, social determinants of health, community resilience, and policy reform in the United States. RWJF supports a wide range of issue areas including birth justice, disability rights, economic inclusion, physical environment, and leadership development. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, health centers, academic institutions, public health agencies, and community organizations. Typical grants range from $500,000 to $5 million with 3-5 year funding periods. Some programs are invitation-only while others accept Letters of Intent. RWJF does not accept unsolicited proposals outside of specific open solicitations.

Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services is sponsored by THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES. The Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services programs (NANH-L) are designed to assist Native American tribes and Native Hawaiians in improving core library services for their communities. NANH-L Basic Grants has one program goal and four objectives. Program Goal: Improve library and archival services for accessing learning. and preserving information with the community. Objective 1: Support the acquisition of library-related materials. Objective 2: Support programming for identified community priorities. Objective 3: Support training for library staff. Objective 4: Support project activities that include aspects of two or more of the objectives listed above. NANH-L Enhancement Grants has one goal with four associated objectives. Program Goal: Develop, enhance, or disseminate practices, programs, models, tools, or library staff training to strengthen library and archival services for Native American Tribes. Objective 1: Serve the learning needs and interests of the community. Objective 2: Improve community well-being. Objective 3: Provide access to and preservation of information and collections. Objective 4: Provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. The Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant program has one goal with four associated objectives. Program Goal: Develop, enhance, or disseminate practices, programs, models, tools, or staff training to strengthen library and archival services with Kānaka Maoli. Objective 1: Serve the learning needs and interests of the community. Objective 2: Improve Kānaka Maoli well-being. Objective 3: Provide access to and preservation of information and collections. Objective 4: Provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. This listing is currently active. Program number: 45.311. Last updated on 2024-11-26.

Neighborhood Opportunity Fund is sponsored by City of Chicago. Created by the City of Chicago, this fund develops commercial areas and stimulates economic growth in underserved communities. Business owners and property owners in Chicago's west, southwest, and southside communities may be eligible for grants to support commercial real estate construction and rehabilitation.

The Advancement of Music Grant is offered by The Presser Foundation to provide general operating support to music organizations serving the greater Philadelphia region. Grants typically range from $2,500 to $50,000 annually and support organizations working across a broad range of musical traditions, genres, and styles. Eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) music performance, presenting, or pre-collegiate education organizations located within a 75-mile radius of Philadelphia, excluding the New York and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Applications are reviewed annually with a deadline of November 15, 2026.