Grants for Individuals - Law Justice and Legal Services

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

This scholarship provides financial support to high school seniors with disabilities who are pursuing a college education in technology-related fields and demonstrate leadership and financial need.

This funding opportunity is designed for developers and organizations working on improving decentralized identity systems within the Ethereum ecosystem, focusing on updating specifications, enhancing compatibility, and fostering community engagement.

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

This grant provides financial support to independent media creators, particularly those from marginalized communities, to produce projects that promote anarchist values and engage with pressing social and political issues.

This fellowship provides a stipend for scholars, practitioners, and public intellectuals to conduct policy-relevant research that addresses global challenges while engaging with the Washington policy community.

This initiative recognizes and supports individuals in Minnesota who are actively working to dismantle racism and promote racial equity through impactful community engagement and advocacy.

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that educate Michigan residents about their legal rights, enhance conflict resolution, and provide civil legal aid to underserved communities.

This program provides funding for researchers to conduct foundational studies on global and national security issues, focusing on conflict processes, political stability, and the socio-political impacts of environmental stressors.

This program provides funding to individual researchers for projects that explore peaceful solutions to conflict and promote nonviolent alternatives, particularly in underserved communities worldwide.

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations, government entities, and schools in Huntington County to implement programs that prevent and address substance abuse and support recovery efforts.

The Artist Support Grant, funded by Dare Arts in North Carolina, offers $500 to $1,000 to individual artists and small artist groups for professional development, completion of new work, career promotion, training, travel, and artist fees, with eligibility limited to residents of selected counties who are not full-time students or recipients of other FY 2024-2025 N.C. Arts Council funding.

This grant provides $100,000 to individuals or organizations dedicated to advancing human rights, anti-fascism, and social justice, reflecting the legacy of those who fought against authoritarianism in the Spanish Civil War.

This initiative provides financial support to local newsrooms and independent journalists for investigative projects that expose racial and human rights abuses within the American criminal justice system.

This award recognizes individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to scientific freedom and responsibility, particularly in challenging circumstances, and includes a cash prize and support for attending the AAAS Annual Meeting.

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore and understand governance-related behaviors and institutions, focusing on topics like voting, public policy, and decision-making in both democratic and non-democratic contexts.

This program provides financial support to underrepresented organizations and communities in Massachusetts to help them participate in energy regulatory processes that affect environmental justice and clean energy initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to adult performing artists in Humboldt County, California, to help them develop their artistic work in fields such as acting, singing, dancing, and comedy.

This program provides financial assistance to sheriff’s departments, constable’s offices, and eligible prosecutor’s offices in rural Texas counties to improve salaries and enhance public safety and legal services.

This award recognizes and financially supports individuals who have shown outstanding leadership in advocating for the rights of low-wage workers of color in the United States.