Civil Rights Grants for Nonprofits

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Rainbow Railroad

Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

Grant Range:
$1085611 - $1085611
Average Grant:
$1085611

Rainbow Railroad creates pathways to safety for at-risk LGBTQI+ people and strengthens policies and systems that support their protection and integration.

The Community Access Fund supports…

National Endowment for Democracy

Application Deadline:

January 26 and June 2, 2026

The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.

NED makes grants to non-…

The Herb Block Foundation

Application Deadline:

Letters of inquiry: June 4, 2026
Full proposal invited: July 16, 2026
Full proposal due: August 13, 2026

Grant Range:
$1389000 - $1389000
Average Grant:
$1389000

The Herb Block Foundation is committed to defending the basic freedoms guaranteed to all Americans, combating all forms of discrimination and prejudice, improving conditions for the poor and…

Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center

Application Deadline:

Letters of intent are accepted from June 1 to June 15, annually. 

The Barbara McDowell Social Justice Center works to eradicate systemic injustices in the United States through litigation, advocacy, education, and grantmaking. 

Grants are awarded to…

The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation

Application Deadline:

Letters of intent: June 15, annually
Invited applications: August 1, annually

Grant Range:
$12771 - $672509
Average Grant:
$342640

The Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation aims to improve the economic well-being, social conditions, and civil liberties of disadvantaged persons and groups in the…

Proteus Fund

Application Deadline:

May 11 – June 15, 2026

Grant Range:
$25000 - $2000000
Average Grant:
$98598

The RISE Together Fund (RTF), an initiative of the Proteus Fund, supports Muslim, Arab, Middle Eastern, and South Asian (BAMEMSA) communities in the United States. The Fund builds community power…

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation

Application Deadline:
  • Concept Notes: March 5 and June 16, 2026
  • Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Research Prize: March 19, 2026 (latest expired date)

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) supports sustainable economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.

Support is provided through the following project funds:

Adolph Coors Foundation

Application Deadline:
  • March 1, July 1, and November 1, annually
  • Public policy requests: March 1, annually
Grant Range:
$3310 - $700000
Average Grant:
$60870

The Adolph Coors Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations within the state of Colorado. Priority is given to programs that help youth prosper, expand economic opportunities for…