Explore the latest funding opportunities, grants, resources and updates from Urban Awareness USA.
The Black-Led Movement Fund awards $81,000 in general operating support over two years to U.S.–based Black-led organizations building community power through organizing, cultural strategy, mutual aid, and movement lawyering aligned with Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) values.
The Fund for Trans Generations provides rapid response grants up to $10,000 for trans-led organizations addressing urgent needs in health, safety, housing, anti-violence, community organizing, and movement-building for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming communities.
The Anderson-Rogers Foundation awards up to $10,000 to U.S. nonprofits addressing environmental protection, climate action, sustainable food systems, animal welfare, social supports, and community building.
The Kaplun Foundation Youth Board awards up to $5,000 to small nonprofits selected by a cohort of high school and first-year college students who review proposals, conduct virtual site visits, and fund projects aligned with their annually defined mission rooted in Jewish philanthropic values.
The Chisholm Foundation provides grants around $15,000 to support arts, education, and religion projects nationwide, prioritizing new or demonstration initiatives that can scale with additional funding.
The Baskin Family Foundation provides grants up to $10,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations advancing education and social justice, with an emphasis on forward-thinking, community-centered initiatives.
The Mastercard Strive USA 2025 Innovation Fund, supported by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, offers grants of up to $250,000 for early-stage solutions that enhance small business financial health. Eligible projects should include a digital tool or platform that simplifies operations, builds resilience, and drives sustainable growth for U.S. small businesses. Funding supports organizations developing AI-driven, financial literacy, and business development innovations, particularly those with measurable public benefit through open-source, mission-driven, or cost-accessible models.
The OneAmerica Financial Foundation provides grants to nonprofits focused on education, workforce development, basic needs, and civic engagement. Funding supports K–12 education, early childhood initiatives, job readiness programs, and essential services that enhance community safety and well-being.
The Marcus Foundation offers grants averaging $1,075 to organizations combating hunger and advancing sustainability initiatives. Funding supports programs that provide food resources, community food education, and sustainable development while addressing both immediate needs and long-term systemic change.
The Terra Foundation for American Art offers up to $25,000 convening grants to nonprofits for conferences, symposia, and programs that expand and diversify narratives of American art.
