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.

  • Atlanta, GA // 2016

    Institute of Church Administration and Management

    Support for the Conference of National Black Churches for its national convening focused on race and reconciliation.
    Awarded
    $10,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • Washington, DC // 2016

    New Venture Fund

    Support for Better Schools Better Jobs for Mississippi.
    Awarded
    $25,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • Washington, DC // 2015

    New Venture Fund

    Support to the Self-Represented Litigation Network for the development of a national online tool for the self-represented litigation service innovation.
    Awarded
    $25,000
    Term
    6 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • Los Angeles, CA // 2015

    National Health Law Program

    Support to train and assist legal advocates seeking to enforce Medicaid provisions in the face of the new case law affecting access to the courts in state and local jurisdictions.
    Awarded
    $15,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • Washington, DC // 2015

    March on Washington Film Festival

    General Support.
    Awarded
    $25,000
    Term
    6 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • Washington, DC // 2015

    Alliance for Justice

    General Support.
    Awarded
    $25,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • Washington, DC // 2015

    Foundation for Criminal Justice

    Support for the Clemency Project.
    Awarded
    $25,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • Seattle, WA // 2015

    Washington State Bar Foundation

    Support for the Access to Justice Board.
    Awarded
    $25,000
    Term
    24 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • New York, NY // 2015

    New York Law School

    Support for the Right to Counsel for Low-Income Tenants Facing Eviction program.
    Awarded
    $10,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund
  • Washington, DC // 2013

    DC Bar Foundation

    Support for a special fundraising and capacity building effort to increase resources for and access to civil legal aid in the District of Columbia.
    Awarded
    $13,000
    Term
    12 months
    Program
    President's Discretionary Fund