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Aspen
Institute Nonprofit Sector Research Fund Excellent source of information on
current research and sources of funding for research on the non-profit sector, with much
of the research relevant to community organizing and community-based development,
especially in low-income communities.
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The Catholic Campaign for Human
Development is the domestic anti-poverty, social justice program of the U.S. Catholic
bishops.
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The Council on Foundations is a
general resource site for those seeking funds and those seeking to
distribute funds.
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eGrants.org is an online nonprofit foundation dedicated to positive social change.
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The Foundation Center--a full service information
resource for all kinds of grant making.
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The
French American Charitable Trust funds organizing, but only by
invitation in California, the Southern United States, and France.
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The Funding Exchange--a
network of community-based foundations committed to change not
charity, with regional funders in
Knoxville,
Atlanta,
Boston,
Chicago,
Denver,
Honolulu,
Los Angeles,
Madison,
Minneapolis,
New York,
Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh,
Portland,
San Francisco, and
Santa Barbara.
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Fundraising on the Web, a site of resources provided by Neighborhoods Online
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Interfaith Funders
is a network of faith-based and secular grantmakers committed to
social change and economic justice.
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Linchpin Campaign, by the
Center for Community Change, focuses on fundraising for community
organizing
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The Needmor Fund
A foundation that specializes in funding community organizing.
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Neighborhood Funders Group is a national network of
grantmakers working to expand support for organizations that help low-income people improve their communities.
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New England Grassroots
Environment Fund (NEGEF) is a small grants program designed to
foster and give voice to grassroots environmental initiatives in
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and
Vermont.
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ProgressivePubs.Com has a searchable database of progressive foundations
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Public Welfare
Foundation pursues a strategy of "service, advocacy, and
empowerment" for meeting basic human needs and promoting democratic
participation for people around the globe.
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Resist Inc., funds activist organizing and educational work within movements for social change.
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The Sociological Initiatives Foundation funds the integration of
research and social action.
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Sparkplug Foundation
supports start-up projects and innovations in music, education and
community organizing.
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Third Wave funds organizations across the nation in two areas: The
organizing and Advocacy Fund, and the Reproductive Health and
Justice Initiative.
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Tides actively promotes social
justice through grantmaking and other activities.