Up to $250,000 Per Year for Racial, Economic & Environmental Justice – Nathan Cummings Foundation

The Nathan Cummings Foundation accepts year-round Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) from organisations working to advance racial, economic and environmental justice (REEJ). It offers several grant types, with most awards falling between $50,000 and $250,000.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Venture Grants: up to $100,000 for one year

• Advancement Grants: up to $250,000 per year for up to two years

• Enterprise Grants: $250,000+ annually for more than two years, although these are invitation-only

• Venture funding supports emerging and innovative solutions and social entrepreneurs

• Advancement funding can support projects and help organisations scale promising solutions

• Particular interest in work addressing interconnected racial, economic and environmental justice

• Proposals connected to work in the U.S. South are especially encouraged

• LOIs are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Who can apply?

The Foundation is looking for organisations and change-makers whose work aligns with its justice priorities. Individuals and 501(c)(4) organisations are not eligible, and it generally does not support standalone direct-service projects unless they form part of a wider advocacy strategy. It also excludes areas including fundraising events, K–12 programmes, medical research, conservation projects and religious organisations.

Application deadline: Rolling / year-round