Race Relations, Diversity, and Equity Grants for Nonprofits

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Emergent Fund

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Application Deadline:

Every third Thursday at 5PM PST

Emergent Fund is a national rapid response fund created to explicitly support Black, Indigenous, and people of color-led social justice movements. The Fund supports work grounded in movement…

Latincouver

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

Latincouver, the Latin American plaza in British Columbia, creates a socio-economic space to promote relationships and cultural exchange among Latin Americans and the Canadian mosaic.

The…

Art and Culture Collective of Northern Sonoma County

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Application Deadline:

May 24, 2026

The Art and Culture Collective of Northern Sonoma County, with funding from the William and Flora Hewlett…

Headwaters Foundation for Justice

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Application Deadline:

Inquiry Forms: January 28, February 25, March 25, April 29, and May 27, 2026

The Headwaters Foundation for Justice works to amplify community power to advance equity and justice. The Foundation invests in grassroots organizing across Minnesota, supporting organizations on…

Boettcher Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Applications will be accepted from May 4 to May 29, 2026.

The Boettcher Foundation invests in human capital to cultivate leadership and impact Colorado communities.

Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants focus is on strengthening the capacity of…

The Erie Community Foundation

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Applications accepted as funds are available and reviewed on the following dates: March 6, April 3, May 1, May 29 and July 10, 2026

The Erie Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Erie County, PA, region.

The Foundation supports community events and nonprofit fundraisers in the Erie…

Hogg Foundation for Mental Health

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Application Deadline:
  • Libraries Supporting Community Mental Health: April 29, 2026 Registration due; May 6, 2026 Proposal due
  • Rio Grande Valley Policy Initiative: May 29, 2026 Registration due; June 5, 2026 Proposal due

     

The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health seeks to advance mental wellness for the people of Texas by investing in programs, policy analysis, research, and education through grants, scholarships…

Incarnate Word Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: May 29, 2026
  • Full applications: September 2, 2026

The mission of the Incarnate Word Foundation is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by providing support to the residents of the St. Louis Region, including St. Louis City and County,…

It is an irrefutable fact that America, and many Western countries, are diverse places. The existence of this diversity is a hallmark of America - the idea that many peoples can strive together for something beyond their own differences. However, it also comes with many challenges, with race relations and equity being a significant concern for many.  It is no surprise then that many nonprofits operate in this space. They’re only able to do so, however, thanks to the generous donations from diversity grants. 

Diversity grants can encompass a wide range of purposes. These can include being used for diversity or sensitivity training, the launching of community outreach initiatives, the support of policy advocacy efforts, or the promotion of more equitable access to education and employment. 

These diversity grants are provided by a wide range of companies. This traditionally included federal and state agencies. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Ford Foundation or the Open Society Foundations. 

When drafting a diversity grant proposal, you need to be rigorous with your data. You need to prove that there is a real gap in equity, and that your nonprofit is positioned to address it. Some places you can start looking for data include the U.S. Census Bureau or the Pew Research Center.

If you need further guidance on writing award winning grants, make sure to check out our full overview on the topic. You can also start to browse an excellent selection of diversity grants right here, all accepting applications.