Philosophy and Ethics Grants for Nonprofits

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Unlikely Collaborators

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

Grant Range:
$5000 - $621784
Average Grant:
$115362

Unlikely Collaborators supports people and organizations that help others examine how they think, not just what they think. The organization's work is grounded in the Perception Box™ framework,…

Indiana Humanities

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Application Deadline:

Rolling/accepted throughout the year, with applications due on the last day of each month.

The Indiana Humanities is a statewide nonprofit that infuses the humanities into our daily lives. 

The Mini-Grants support public humanities programming for communities throughout…

The Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 15, June 15, and September 15, annually

Grant Range:
$2500 - $40320
Average Grant:
$14231

The Murray and Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation is devoted to the cause of civic philanthropy, striving to ensure accountability, transparency, equitability, and efficiency in…

James Hervey Johnson Charitable Educational Trust

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Application Deadline:

June 30, annually

Average Grant:
$2000 - $50000

The James Hervey Johnson Charitable Educational Trust provides support to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States.

The Trust was established to:

  • support reason as…

Texas Bar Foundation

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Application Deadline:

January 15 and July 15, annually

Grant Range:
$1900 - $45000

The Texas Bar Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations in order to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in Texas.

Grants are awarded in the following areas:

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Fritz Thyssen Stiftung (Fritz Thyssen Foundation)

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Application Deadline:
  • Project Applications: February 2, 2026
  • Conference Applications: February 28, 2026
  • ThyssenLesezeit: July 31, 2026

The Fritz Thyssen Stiftung (Fritz Thyssen Foundation) provides support for science and research at universities and research institutes primarily in Germany, with a special emphasis on junior…

The Boyd & Evelyn Mullen Foundation

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Application Deadline:

July 31, annually

Grant Range:
$5000 - $30000

The Boyd & Evelyn Mullen Foundation was established to support charitable organizations in Texas, with a priority for the Houston area. 

Areas of interest include:

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The Assisi Foundation of Memphis

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Application Deadline:
  • 2026 1st Quarter Grants : November 7, 2025 (latest expired date)
    Arts & Culture organizations may apply this quarter only.
  • 2026 2nd Quarter Grants: February 6, 2026
    Education-related proposals can be submitted only in this quarter.
  • 2026 3rd Quarter Grants : May 8, 2026
    Digital news-related proposals can be submitted only in this quarter.
  • 2026 4th Quarter Grants : August 7, 2026
    Proposals that do not fall under a program area with a designated annual deadline.
Grant Range:
$2050 - $2500000
Average Grant:
$239495

The Assisi Foundation of Memphis provides support to nonprofit organizations in Shelby County, TN, and the surrounding area, including Crittenden County, AR; Desoto County, MS; and Fayette and…

An understanding of philosophy and ethics are essential for developing critical thinking, moral reasoning and ethical leadership - things that seem to be missing across many levels of society today. And yet, in a changing world, with the emergence of trends such as A.I., the importance of philosophy and ethics is ever more pronounced. This is where there are many nonprofits that help support philosophy and ethics education across the nation and world. 

Of course, these nonprofits can only do their important work thanks to the generous funding provided by philosophy grants. These grants can be put towards a wide range of projects. These can include funding education programs and workshops on these topics, research and publication, or public discussions, events and lectures.

There are many different kinds of organizations that might provide philosophy grants. These traditionally included federal agencies, such as the National Endowment for the Humanities. They also include many private foundations such as the Templeton Foundation, or even professional associations such as the American Philosophical Association. 

When drafting philosophy grant proposals, you need to mix your passion for the importance of philosophy and ethics, along with data to back up your outline of your nonprofit’s mission. You need to prove that the grant money will be used in the most effective way possible. Actual statistics on the impact of philosophy and ethics training will go a long way to strengthening your case. Good places to start collecting data can include the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy or the Pew Research Center. 

If you need further tips and guidance on writing great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a selection of philosophy grants right here, all open for applications.