Find Grantmakers

Areas of Interest

Arts, Culture, & Humanities
Arts/Culture/Humanities: General

The focus is on general arts, culture, and humanities issues or on specific areas not listed.

Architecture

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • conservation programs
  • educational programs
  • research projects
Art Education

Topics include, but are not limited to, programs that target:

  • higher education
  • K-12 education
  • the community at large
Art History

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • educational programs
  • research projects
Audience Development

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • programs that provide cultural opportunities for underserved populations
  • programs that strive to broaden or diversify the audience for the performing arts or other types of art programs
Crafts

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • exhibitions
  • educational programs
Dance

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • commissioning new work
  • educational programs
  • production support
Ethnic/Cultural Awareness

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • ethnic art programs
  • minority artists
  • culture-specific programs
Heritage Preservation

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • cultural heritage and resources
  • traditions
  • languages
Humanities

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • educational programs
  • research projects
Literary Arts

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • educational programs
  • research projects
  • language arts
  • literature and poetry programs
Museums

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • art museums
  • community museums
  • history museums
  • science and technology museums
Music

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • commissioning new work
  • educational programs
  • production support
New Media Arts

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • computer art
  • digital art
  • multimedia art
Opera

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • commissioning new work
  • educational programs
  • production support
Performing Arts

The focus is on performing arts without listing a specific art form.

Photography

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • educational programs
  • exhibitions
Public Art

The focus is on public art, including art in any medium that is site specific and with community involvement and/or collaboration.

Theater

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • commissioning new work
  • educational programs
  • production support
Visual Arts

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • educational programs
  • exhibitions
Civic Affairs
Civic Affairs: General

The focus is on general civic affairs or on specific areas not listed.

Civil Society

The focus is on efforts to advance pluralism, promote voluntary action, accommodate diversity, and champion individual visions of the public good.

Democracy/Citizenship

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • civic participation
  • civil liberties
  • civil society
  • defending freedom
  • election reform/voter rights
  • free enterprise/free market
  • limited government
  • responsible citizenship
  • strengthening democracy
  • voter registration/education
Government Accountability

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • campaign finance reform
  • good governance
  • government transparency
International Affairs

The focus is on international affairs, typically at the governmental or academic level.

Justice/Law

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • civil justice
  • criminal justice
  • juvenile justice
  • law enforcement
  • legal reform
  • legal rights
  • legal aid
  • rule of law
  • legislative affairs
  • police reform programs
  • public interest law
Leadership Development

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • grassroots leadership programs
  • leadership awards
  • programs for business/education leaders
  • programs for community/civic leaders
  • programs for minorities
  • programs for women and girls
  • programs for youth
Local Government

The focus is on issues affecting local/municipal government.

Peace/Security

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • arms control programs
  • combating terrorism
  • global security issues
  • international conflict resolution
  • international peace
  • nonviolence movements
Philanthropy

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • encouraging philanthropy/charitable giving
  • philanthropic awards
  • philanthropic research
  • strengthening the philanthropic sector
Public Policy

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • public policy addressing specific areas such as the environment, health, children and youth, peace, social justice, etc.
  • public policy awards
  • public policy development
  • public policy internships/fellowships
  • public policy reform
  • public policy research
Public Service/Volunteerism

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • civic engagement
  • community service programs
  • encouraging volunteerism
  • public service awards
  • public service research
  • service-learning programs in K-12 schools and higher education institutions
Community & Economic Development
Community Development: General

The focus is on general community development or on specific areas not listed.

Economic Development: General

The focus is on general economic development or on specific areas not listed.

Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Aid

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • disaster preparedness programs
  • disaster relief and humanitarian aid (local, national, and/or international)
Employment/Job Training/Workforce Development

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • career development
  • employment awards
  • employment research
  • job creation
  • job skills/employment training
  • welfare-to-work initiatives
  • workforce development
Financial Literacy/Financial Services

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • consumer education
  • financial education
  • financial/economic literacy
  • financial services/planning
Historic Preservation

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • conservation of cultural heritage resources/traditions
  • historic preservation awards
  • historic preservation study/research
  • preservation of historic buildings/objects/sites
  • preservation technology training
  • restoration projects
Housing

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • affordable housing
  • fair housing
  • homeownership
  • housing awards
  • housing for seniors
  • housing for the disabled
  • housing research
  • low- to moderate-income housing
Labor Issues

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • fair labor laws
  • labor/workplace organizing
  • labor relations
  • labor research
  • migrant/farm workers
  • worker's rights
Microfinance

The focus is on giving low-income people an opportunity to become self-sufficient by providing banking or financial services to those with limited access.

Neighborhood Revitalization/Beautification

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • community clean-up
  • community improvement awards
  • community planning
  • litter prevention
  • neighborhood beautification/enhancement
  • neighborhood business creation
  • neighborhood organizing
  • neighborhood revitalization/betterment
Parks & Recreation

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • outdoor recreation programs
  • playgrounds and play activities
  • public parks and spaces
  • recreation programs for specific populations, e.g. children, the disabled, etc.
  • summer and/or youth camps
Police/Fire Departments

The focus is on local police or fire departments, or programs that address issues relevant to police or fire departments nationwide.

Public Safety Issues

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • boating safety
  • driving/traffic safety
  • farm safety
  • homeland security/terrorism threat reduction
  • safe neighborhoods
Rural Affairs

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • 4-H programs
  • agricultural cooperatives
  • family farm programs
  • rural development
  • rural education
  • programs targeting rural areas
Small Business/Entrepreneurship

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • business incubators
  • business training/education
  • cooperatives
  • entrepreneurial education
  • small business development
Social Entrepreneurship

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • seed money for social entrepreneurs
  • social business ventures
  • social innovation
Sports

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • specific sports, such as baseball, football, basketball, soccer, biking, boating, sport fishing, golf, climbing, running, etc.
  • sports medicine
  • sports/athletic programs for the disabled
  • sports/athletic programs for the underserved
  • youth sports programs/camps
Sustainable Development

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • sustainable communities
  • sustainable economic development
  • sustainable energy development
  • sustainable environment
  • sustainable forestry
  • sustainable resource development
Transportation

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • alternative transportation
  • aviation
  • marine transportation
  • public transportation/mass transit
  • railways
  • transportation policy and planning
  • transportation safety
Urban Development

The focus is on community and economic development in urban areas.

Water Infrastructure/Sanitation

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • the development of infrastructure or services to improve access to clean water
  • efforts to promote health through prevention of human contact with the hazards of wastes
  • the treatment and proper disposal of sewage or wastewater
Education
Education: General

The focus is on general education issues or on specific areas not listed.

Adult/Continuing

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • adult education programs
  • adult literacy programs
  • continuing education programs
  • GED preparation
After-School/Out-of-School Programs

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • after-school programs
  • out-of-school programs
  • summer enrichment programs
  • tutoring programs
Bicultural/Bilingual

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • bilingual programs
  • cultural exchanges
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • foreign language programs
  • language preservation
  • culture-specific educational programs
Charter Schools

The focus is on K-12 charter schools and/or magnet schools and their programs and projects.

Curriculum Development

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • advancement of basic curriculum
  • awards for curriculum development
  • curriculum development projects
  • curriculum enrichment/innovation efforts
Early Childhood/Childcare

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • childcare/daycare
  • early childhood development
  • early childhood education policy/research
  • preschool programs
  • school-readiness
Education Reform/Innovation

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • education innovation
  • education policy development
  • higher education reform
  • K-12 education reform
  • systemic education reform
Health/Physical Education

The focus is on programs of nonprofit organizations and educational institutions (elementary through higher education) that focus on physical education and/or health education.

Higher Education

The focus is on public and/or private higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations that focus on higher education issues. Higher education awards, fellowships, and scholarships for individuals are included in this category.

K-12 Education

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • anti-bullying programs
  • college preparation and access
  • dropout prevention
  • K-12 educator and classroom support
Libraries

The focus is on libraries and programs and projects administered by libraries. Awards, fellowships, and scholarships for librarians are also included.

Literacy

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • early literacy development
  • family literacy programs
  • literacy programs for adults
  • literacy programs for children
  • programs encouraging reading
  • reading skills programs
  • reading material donations
Private Education

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • private K-12 schools and/or higher education institutions
  • religious/parochial K-12 schools and/or higher education institutions
  • voucher/parental choice programs
School-to-Work

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • career exploration/development programs
  • school-to-work programs
  • secondary school workforce preparation programs
Special Education

Topics include, but are not limited to programs for:

  • autistic children
  • developmentally or physically challenged students
  • gifted students
  • students with learning disabilities
  • students with special needs
STEM Education

The focus is on science/technology/engineering/math programs at the K-12, higher education, or general public level.

Teacher/Faculty Development

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • higher education faculty development programs, workshops, seminars, etc.
  • K-12 teacher development programs, workshops, seminars, etc.
  • teacher training programs at colleges and universities
Vocational

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • vocational programs at K-12 schools
  • vocational/trade schools
  • vocational training programs
Environment & Animals
Environment & Animals: General

The focus is on general environment or animal issues or on specific areas not listed below.

Air/Water Quality

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • air quality
  • greenhouse gas reduction
  • water conservation
  • water quality
  • water resource management/conservation
  • safe water
Animal Welfare

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • alternatives to animal testing/humane care of laboratory animals
  • animal abuse and cruelty prevention
  • animal shelter programs
  • animal protection/welfare
  • companion animal programs
  • humane societies
  • humane treatment of farm/food animals
  • no-kill philosophy programs
  • pet adoption programs
  • spay/neuter programs
  • veterinary programs
Biodiversity

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • biodiversity conservation
  • ecological studies/research
  • ecosystem management/preservation
Community/School Gardens

The focus is on organizations/schools developing and/or maintaining garden programs.

Endangered Species

The focus is on endangered species, including any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized.

Energy

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • alternative energy sources, including wind, solar, and biofuels
  • carbon credits
  • energy conservation/efficiency
  • energy policy reform
  • sustainable/renewable energy development
Environmental Education

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • children/youth environmental education
  • college/university environmental education
  • community/public environmental education
  • environmental conservation training
  • environmental literacy
  • environmental sciences/research
  • K-12 environmental education
  • outdoor education
Environmental Health

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • the relationship between human health and the environment
  • the prevention of environmental hazards that affect health
  • occupational health/industrial hygiene
  • environmental health policy
Environmental Justice

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • environmental contamination/brownfields cleanup
  • environmental laws/policy reform
  • environmental risks in low-income communities
Forest Issues

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • community/urban forestry
  • forest protection/reforestation
  • forestry sciences/research
  • old growth forest protection
  • rainforest preservation
  • sustainable forestry
  • timber industry/forest product issues
  • tree planting programs
Global Warming/Climate Change

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • climate adaptation/mitigation
  • climate literacy
  • greenhouse gas reduction
Green Economy/Building

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • environmentally responsible/sustainable building
  • green job creation
  • environmentally-friendly products
  • interdependence of the economy and the environment
  • resource/energy efficient building
  • sustainable economic development
Greenspace/Greenways

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • greenbelts
  • open space preservation
  • urban natural areas
Land/Habitat Protection

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • ecosystem/habitat protection
  • land conservation
  • land acquisition
Land Use Planning

The focus is on land use planning and/or land management in both rural and urban areas.

Marine Issues

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • aquatic/underwater education
  • coral reef protection
  • fisheries issues
  • marine life conservation
  • marine sciences/research
  • ocean/coastal habitat preservation
Natural Resources

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • mining/extractive industries reform
  • natural resource conservation (water, land, plants, energy, etc.)
  • sustainable natural resource use
Organic Farming/Local Food

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • farmers’ markets
  • local food issues
  • organic farming movement
  • sustainable agriculture
Population Issues

The focus is on population control issues.

Recycling

The focus is on recycling, including electronics, industrial materials, household products (bottles/cans), etc.

Rivers/Lakes/Wetlands

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • fresh water conservation/protection
  • lake conservation/protection
  • river conservation/protection
  • wetlands conservation/protection
Toxics/Wastes

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • nuclear waste reduction
  • pollution prevention (smog, pesticides, lead, etc.)
  • toxics/chemical contamination reduction
  • waste management/sanitation issues
Trails

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • bicycle/walking trails
  • greenway development
  • trails in local communities
  • trails in wilderness areas
Watershed Protection

The focus is on watershed protection.

Wilderness

The focus is on wilderness/wild lands protection.

Wildlife Conservation

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • wildlife management
  • wildlife habitat protection
  • wildlife sciences/research
Zoos

The focus is on zoos and/or aquariums, and related programs.

Health/Wellness
Health/Wellness: General

The focus is on general health and/or wellness issues or on specific areas not listed.

Alternative Health/Wellness

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • alternative medicine
  • integrative healthcare
  • massage therapy
  • meditation programs
  • mind/body connection
  • wellness centers/retreats
  • yoga practice
Animal-assisted Therapy/Service Dogs

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • canine-assisted therapy
  • equine-assisted therapy
  • guide dogs
  • search and rescue dogs
Caregivers/Caregiving/Respite

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • support for family and in-home caregivers
  • training for family and in-home caregivers
  • advocacy addressing caregiving issues
  • support for respite care and services, including temporary relief for caregivers of sick, aging, or disabled individuals
Dental/Oral Health

The focus is on dental and oral health.

Emergency Services

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • ambulance services
  • emergency medical services
  • emergency medicine research
  • trauma healthcare issues
Healthcare Delivery/Access

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • access to healthcare
  • disparities in healthcare
  • healthcare delivery for specific populations, e.g. children, the elderly, the disabled, gays and lesbians, migrant workers, etc.
  • healthcare quality/improvement
  • healthcare research
  • healthcare worker issues
  • healthcare for the uninsured/underinsured
  • Medicare/Medicaid issues
  • patient services/treatment
Healthcare Reform

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • bioethics/biomedical advancements
  • healthcare policy
  • healthcare reform initiatives
Health Education/Literacy

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • bilingual health services
  • health education for consumers
  • health literacy skills
Health Equity

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • quality of and access to healthcare across different populations
  • disparity in health tied to income, race, ethnicity, etc.
  • social determinants of health
Healthy Eating/Nutrition

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • nutrition research
  • healthy diets/eating
  • malnutrition
  • nutrition education
Healthy Lifestyles/Obesity Prevention

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • active lifestyle programs
  • obesity prevention programs
  • physical fitness and exercise programs
Hearing and Vision Issues

The focus is on hearing vision issues.

Hospice

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • end-of-life care
  • hospice organizations
  • palliative care
Hospitals/Clinics

The focus is on hospitals, clinics, and/or other health facilities.

Medical Research

The focus is on medical research, including awards, grants, fellowships, and scholarships for individuals.

Mental Health

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • counseling services
  • mental health training
  • mental health treatment/therapy
  • mental illness prevention
  • mental health research
  • psychiatric/psychological issues
  • specific mental disorders, e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism, depression, dementia, etc.
Prenatal/Child/Maternal Health

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • childbirth issues
  • maternal healthcare
  • fetal/newborn healthcare
  • pediatric care
Professional Education

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • health professional training
  • medical education
  • physician/nurse education
Public Health

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • global health issues
  • immunization programs
  • public health issues
Reproductive Health/Family Planning

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • family planning programs
  • reproductive health services
  • reproductive rights/freedom
  • sex education
  • teen pregnancy prevention
Rural Health Issues

The focus is on health issues in rural areas.

Substance Use Disorder

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • alcohol and drug abuse prevention/treatment, including addiction-related services
  • drug policy reform
  • tobacco cessation/anti-smoking programs
  • second-hand smoke issues
  • substance use disorder research
Telemedicine

The focus is on healthcare delivery through the use of telecommunications technologies.

Health: Diseases
Health: Diseases: General

The focus is on general research, prevention, and/or treatment of diseases without listing a specific disease or the focus is on a disease not listed. Supportive services may be funded as well.

Alzheimer's

The focus is on Alzheimer’s disease research, prevention, treatment, and/or supportive services.

Autism/Asperger's Syndrome

The focus is on Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome research, prevention, treatment and/or supportive services.

Cancer

The focus is on cancer research, prevention, treatment, and/or supportive services.

Diabetes

The focus is on diabetes research, prevention, treatment, and/or supportive services.

Heart Disease

The focus is on heart disease/cardiac research, prevention, treatment, and/or supportive services.

HIV/AIDS

The focus is on HIV/AIDS research, prevention, treatment, and/or supportive services.

Malaria and Tuberculosis

The focus is on malaria and tuberculosis research, prevention, treatment, and/or supportive services.

Media/Communications
Media/Communications: General

The focus is on general media or communication issues or on specific areas not listed.

Film/Video

The focus is on film/video issues or organizations/individuals that request funding for film/video projects.

Internet

The focus is on Internet programs, services, and/or access.

Journalism/Publishing

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • book/periodical publication
  • freedom of the press
  • journalism/newspaper issues
Radio

The focus is on public broadcasting/nonprofit radio stations, radio programming, or other radio issues.

Social Media

The focus is on social media issues or organizations/individuals that request funding for social media projects.

Television

The focus is on public broadcasting/nonprofit television stations, television programming, or other television issues.

Religion & Ethics
Religion & Ethics: General

The focus is on general religion or ethics issues or on specific areas not listed.

Christian

The focus is on Christian churches, programs, and organizations, as well as issues of importance to the Christian community.

Eastern Religions

The focus is on a specific Eastern religion or Eastern religious philosophy in general.

Interfaith

The focus is on programs/organizations that address issues of importance to the religious community in general and/or that strive to create harmony among different religions.

Islamic/Muslim

The focus is on Islamic/Muslim mosques, programs, and organizations, as well as issues of importance to the Islamic/Muslim community.

Jewish

The focus is on Jewish synagogues, programs, and organizations, as well as issues of importance to the Jewish community.

Philosophy/Ethics

The focus is on some aspect of philosophy or ethics, including educational programs.

Sciences/Social Sciences
Sciences/Social Sciences: General

The focus is on general science and social science issues or on specific areas not listed.

Agriculture/Horticulture

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • 4-H programs
  • agricultural cooperatives
  • agricultural education
  • botanical gardens
  • family farm programs
  • food production and distribution
  • horticultural education
Economics/Business

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • accounting issues/education
  • business issues/education
  • economic issues/education
  • financial/market research
  • international trade issues
  • private enterprise issues/education
History

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • cultural heritage
  • historical research/studies
  • historical societies
  • history issues/education
Life/Environmental/Earth Sciences

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • biology
  • ecology
  • evolution
  • geosciences
Physical Sciences

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • astronomy
  • chemistry
  • engineering
  • material science
  • physics
Social/Behavioral Sciences

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • anthropology
  • political science
  • psychology
  • sociology
Technology

The focus is on technology-related issues.

Social Services & Issues
Social Services: General

The focus is on general social services/human services issues or on specific areas not listed.

Social Issues: General

The focus is on general social issues or on specific areas not listed.

At-Risk Youth

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • anti-bullying programs
  • social skills education
  • underserved youth
Civil Rights

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • civil liberties
  • first amendment rights/freedom of speech
  • rights for specific groups (minorities, LGBTQ+, workers, immigrants, etc.)
Community Organizing

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • advocacy groups
  • community building/empowerment
  • grassroots activism
  • organizing efforts targeting specific issues/groups (youth, women, minorities, poverty, labor, etc.)
Conflict Resolution

The focus is on conflict resolution, mediation programs, or reconciliation efforts.

Crime/Violence Prevention

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • anti-crime programs
  • gang prevention
  • gun control issues
  • human trafficking
  • nonviolence efforts
  • victim/survivor issues
  • youth crime/juvenile delinquency prevention
Crisis Intervention

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • children and families in crisis
  • emergency assistance
  • intervention programs
  • rape crisis centers
Death/Bereavement

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • bereavement programs
  • end-of-life issues
Domestic Violence/Child Abuse

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • child abuse treatment and prevention
  • elder abuse treatment and prevention
  • domestic/family violence treatment and prevention
  • shelters for battered women/children
  • violence against women issues
Economic Empowerment/Security

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • economic opportunity
  • fair/living wages
  • financial security
  • income generation projects
  • workplace equality
Economic Justice

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • economic equality for women, minorities, or other disadvantaged groups
  • inclusive economic growth
  • trade equity
Families/Parenting

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • adoption programs
  • family services
  • parenting programs
  • strengthening families
Food Access/Food Security

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • community food systems
  • food desert issues
  • food safety and supply chain issues
  • food system policy
  • sustainable food production
Foster Care/Orphans

The focus is on foster care issues, including programs for children who are currently in foster care as well as programs for youth who are aging out of foster care. Programs that provide assistance to orphans or address issues relating to orphans are also supported.

Homelessness

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • homeless shelters
  • programs for the homeless
  • preventing homelessness
  • transitional housing
Human Rights

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • equal rights
  • right to a fair trial
  • freedom of thought, religion, and expression
  • human/sex trafficking
  • right to a nationality
  • freedom from discrimination
  • freedom from slavery, torture, and cruelty
Hunger/Food Banks

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • food banks/food distribution
  • food security
  • hunger relief
  • solutions to hunger
Mentoring

The focus is on mentoring programs for youth or adults, including school and community programs.

Poverty

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • low-income issues
  • poverty alleviation
  • poverty policy/research
  • programs for the poor
Prison Reform/Ex-Offenders Programs

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • alternatives to incarceration
  • death penalty reform
  • ex-offender programs
  • prison inmate programs
  • prison system reform
  • recidivism reduction
  • sentencing reform
Race Relations/Diversity/Equity

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • diversity programs (workplace, educational institutions, etc.)
  • eliminating discrimination/racism
  • multicultural programs
  • racial equality/justice
  • relationships between ethnic, cultural, racial, religious, and/or other groups
  • tolerance programs
Self-Esteem Programs

The focus is on self-esteem development programs for children, youth, and adults, including programs that build confidence and self-respect.

Social Change

The focus is on social change, including programs that focus on the root causes of social problems and that advocate for systemic reform.

Social Justice/Equality

Topics include, but are not limited to:

  • equal access to goods and services
  • grassroots social movements
  • programs addressing inequality
  • programs addressing oppression
Target Populations
Target Populations: General

The focus is on targeted populations without listing a specific population or on specific populations not listed.

Alaska Natives

The focus is on services and issues of importance to Alaska Natives.

Asian/Pacific Islanders

The focus is on services and issues of importance to Asians or Pacific Islanders, including Native Hawaiians.

Black/African Americans

The focus is on services and issues of importance to African Americans and to Black people in general.

Children/Youth

The focus is on services and issues of importance to children and youth.

Hispanics

The focus is on services and issues of importance to Hispanics/Latinos.

Immigrant/Refugee

The focus is on services and issues of importance to immigrants and/or refugees.

LGBTQ+

The focus is on services and issues of importance to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and related communities.

Low-Income

The focus is on services and issues of importance to low-income individuals and families

Minorities

The focus is on services and issues of importance to minorities.

Native Americans/First Nations/Indigenous Groups

The focus is on services and issues of importance to Native Americans.

People with Disabilities

The focus is on services and issues of importance to people with physical, mental, and/or learning disabilities. (Programs for people with mental health issues are included in the Mental Health category under Health/Wellness.)

Seniors/Aging

The focus is on services and issues of importance to the elderly/seniors. Programs that address other aging issues are also included in this category.

Veterans/Military Affairs

The focus is on services and issues of importance to veterans, military personnel, and/or military families. Programs that address military policy/affairs are also included in this category.

Women/Girls

The focus is on services and issues of importance to women and/or girls.

Type of Support

Advocacy

Grantmaker provides support for organizations that advocate for specific issues, such as children, social change, civil rights, etc.

Awards/Prizes

Grantmaker provides awards and/or prizes to encourage efforts or reward achievement.

Capacity Building

Grantmaker provides support for the development of an organization’s core skills and capabilities, such as leadership, management, and fundraising, in order to build the organization’s effectiveness and sustainability.

Capital/Building Funds

Grantmaker provides support for building/construction projects (bricks and mortar), renovation projects, and/or capital campaigns.

Challenge Grants

Grantmaker provides support dependent on grantees raising additional funds from other sources.

Collaborations/Coalitions

Grantmaker provides support to coalitions of organizations that address issues collaboratively.

Conferences/Seminars/Workshops

Grantmaker provide support for participation in and/or the development of conferences/seminars/workshops.

Emergency Funds

Grantmaker provides support for the emergency and/or unanticipated needs of organizations outside the general funding cycle.

Endowment

Grantmaker provides contributions to endowment funds that are invested in order to provide ongoing support for an organization.

Equipment

Grantmaker provides funds for the purchase of equipment, office furnishings, etc., and/or provides equipment/office furnishing donations.

Events/Sponsorships

Grantmaker provides sponsorships for special events, such as fundraisers, benefits, walk-athons, raffles, auctions, charity tournaments, etc.

Fellowships

Grantmaker administers fellowship programs, and/or provides support for the development of fellowship programs.

Film/Video Projects

Grantmaker provides funds for the development, production, and/or distribution of film/video projects.

For-profit Organizations

Grantmaker provides support to for-profit organizations.

General Operating Support

Grantmaker provides support for organizations without stipulating a specific use of the funds. This support type is also known as operating support or unrestricted grants.

Grassroots

Grantmaker provides support for efforts and/or organizations that work at the local/community level.

In-kind

Grantmaker provides donations of goods (i.e. office equipment and furnishing) and/or services (i.e. the loan of staff and office space) rather than monetary grants.

Individuals

Grantmaker provides support to individuals, including scholarships, fellowships, awards, etc.

Infrastructure

Grantmaker provides support for community infrastructure improvement, including road construction, development of utility services, etc.

Internships

Grantmaker administers internship programs, and/or provides support for the development of internship programs.

Land/Property Acquisition

Grantmaker provides support for the purchase of land, real estate, and/or other major items, such as vehicles.

Loans/PRIs

Grantmaker provides loans or PRIs (program-related investments) to organizations, typically with very low interest rates, or interest-free.

Matching

Grantmaker provides support that requires matching funds from the grantee organization or another funder.

Product Donation

Grantmaker donates products, typically provided by corporate giving programs or corporate foundations.

Project Planning

Grantmaker provides support for the planning phase of special projects or programs.

Project/Program Support

Grantmaker provides support for special projects and programs rather than for the general operations of organizations.

Research

Grantmaker provides support for research projects, including support to research institutions/higher education institutions and/or direct support to individuals.

Residencies

Grantmaker administers residency programs, and/or provides support for the development of residency programs.

Scholarships

Grantmaker administers scholarship programs, and/or provides support for the development of scholarship programs.

Startup Funding

Grantmaker provides support for the start-up phase of special projects and programs, including support for pilot programs.

Technical Assistance

Grantmaker provides services including consulting on staff development, fundraising, grant writing, etc., intended to help organizations improve their operations and programs.

Technology/Computers/Software

Grantmaker provides funds for the purchase of technology/computers/software and/or provides technology/computer/software donations.

Training Programs

Grantmaker provides funds for the development of training programs, and/or offers training programs directly.

Travel Expenses

Grantmaker provides funds for travel expenses, or provides in-kind travel donations, i.e. airline ticket donations.