Grants

Investing in nonprofits that are advancing a new, transformative system of justice with the core values of racial equity, economic well-being, and fundamental fairness for all.

Grants Overview


Public Welfare Foundation awards grants to nonprofits that honor the Foundation’s core values of racial equity, economic well-being, and fundamental fairness for all. The Foundation looks for strategic points where its funds can make a significant difference and improve lives through policy and system reform that results in transformative change.

The Foundation funds organizations that currently hold a 501(c)(3) status with the Internal Revenue Service working in the United States. Organizations that do not have this status can apply with a fiscal sponsor. The Foundation does not fund individuals, scholarships, direct services, or international projects.

Grant Types: How We Fund the Work

General Support Grants

General support grants are for day-to-day operating costs or to further the work of your organization. These grants are not earmarked for a particular program or project.

Program or Project Support Grants

Program or project support grants support a specific program or activity of the organization. These are restricted grants and must be used for that program or project.

Special Opportunities Grants

The Special Opportunities Program supports projects reflecting the Foundation’s mission and underlying values. These are one-time only grants that are especially timely and compelling. At times, this kind of grant serves as a laboratory for new ideas.

Grants Awarded

Public Welfare Foundation awards grants throughout the year. Please see our database below to see what we have funded. Filter grants by fiscal year and program area.

  • Miami, FL // 2021

    SOUL Sisters Leadership Collective, Inc.

    General support.
    Awarded
    $150,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    Special Opportunities
  • San Francisco, CA // 2019

    Tides Foundation

    Support for Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.
    Awarded
    $100,000
    Term
    24 months
    Program
    Criminal Justice
  • Immokalee, FL // 2017

    Coalition of Immokalee Workers

    General support. 
    Awarded
    $100,000
    Term
    24 months
    Program
    Workers' Rights
  • Miami Shores, FL // 2013

    Barry University

    Support for the Youth Defense Institute to coordinate strategic litigation challenging Florida's prosecution of youth in adult courts.
    Awarded
    $150,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    Youth Justice
  • Miami Shores, FL // 2013

    Barry University

    Support for strategic planning for the Youth Defense Institute to develop a coordinated litigation strategy to challenge Florida's prosecution of youth as adults.
    Awarded
    $20,000
    Term
    3 months
    Program
    Youth Justice
  • Immokalee, FL // 2013

    Coalition of Immokalee Workers

    General support.
    Awarded
    $200,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    Workers' Rights
  • Immokalee, FL // 2013

    Student/Farmworker Alliance

    General support.
    Awarded
    $35,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    Workers' Rights
  • Immokalee, FL // 2014

    Coalition of Immokalee Workers

    $400,000 in general support and $100,000 for support for additional fundraising capacity.
    Awarded
    $500,000
    Term
    24 months
    Program
    Workers' Rights
  • Immokalee, FL // 2014

    Student/Farmworker Alliance

    General support.
    Awarded
    $25,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    Workers' Rights