1 |
Fair Housing Initiative |
National Fair Housing Alliance |
National |
Housing |
Low-income families |
Promotes fair housing practices and combats discrimination |
1998 |
Federal Grants |
2 |
Equitable Education Project |
Education Trust |
National |
Education |
Minority students |
Advocates for equitable funding and resources in education |
2000 |
Private Donations |
3 |
Access to Healthcare Program |
Health Equity Initiative |
Various States |
Healthcare |
Underinsured populations |
Improves access to healthcare services for marginalized communities |
2015 |
State Grants |
4 |
Job Training for All |
Goodwill Industries |
Various Cities |
Employment |
Unemployed Adults |
Provides job training and placement services |
1921 |
Private Funding |
5 |
Public Transportation Equity |
Transportation Equity Network |
Urban Areas |
Transportation |
Low-income communities |
Advocates for accessible public transportation options |
2008 |
Government Grants |
6 |
Living Wage Campaign |
Fight for $15 |
National |
Employment |
Low-wage workers |
Advocates for raising the minimum wage to a living wage |
2012 |
Donations |
7 |
Community Land Trusts |
National Community Land Trust Network |
Various Cities |
Housing |
Low-income families |
Works to secure affordable housing through community ownership |
2006 |
Grants and Donations |
8 |
Digital Equity Initiative |
National Digital Inclusion Alliance |
National |
Technology |
Low-income households |
Promotes access to broadband and digital literacy |
2015 |
Federal Grants |
9 |
Youth Development Program |
Boys & Girls Clubs |
National |
Youth |
At-risk youth |
Provides after-school programs and mentoring |
1860 |
Membership Fees and Donations |
10 |
Food Justice Program |
Community Food Security Coalition |
Various Regions |
Food Security |
Food-insecure families |
Promotes local food production and access to healthy food |
2008 |
Grants |
11 |
Racial Equity Action Plan |
Race Forward |
National |
Social Justice |
Communities of Color |
Develops strategies to combat systemic racism |
2016 |
Donations |
12 |
Environmental Justice Initiative |
Sierra Club |
Various Locations |
Environment |
Low-income communities |
Addresses disproportionate environmental hazards in vulnerable communities |
2002 |
Membership Fees |
13 |
Affordable Housing Coalition |
National Low Income Housing Coalition |
National |
Housing |
Low-income individuals |
Advocates for policies to increase affordable housing availability |
1974 |
Grants |
14 |
Senior Services Initiative |
Aging Services of Minnesota |
Minnesota |
Elderly Care |
Seniors |
Provides resources and support for aging adults |
1970 |
State Funding |
15 |
Immigration Support Services |
Immigrant Legal Resource Center |
California |
Immigration |
Immigrants |
Offers legal support and resources for immigrant communities |
2006 |
Grants |
16 |
Community Health Workers Program |
Centers for Disease Control |
Various Locations |
Healthcare |
Low-income communities |
Trains community health workers to improve health outcomes |
2009 |
Federal Grants |
17 |
Prison Reform Initiative |
American Civil Liberties Union |
National |
Criminal Justice |
Incarcerated individuals |
Advocates for humane treatment and rehabilitation of prisoners |
2014 |
Donations |
18 |
Childhood Equity Program |
First Focus |
National |
Child Welfare |
Disadvantaged children |
Advocates for policies that ensure equity in childhood development |
2008 |
Grants |
19 |
Women Empowerment Network |
Women's Fund of Miami-Dade |
Florida |
Gender Equality |
Women |
Supports programs aimed at women's empowerment and equality |
1993 |
Private Donations |
20 |
Elder Rights Project |
National Older Worker Career Center |
National |
Elderly Care |
Older adults |
Promotes the rights and dignity of older adults |
1992 |
Federal Funding |
21 |
Cultural Equity Project |
Arts for All |
California |
Arts |
Marginalized artists |
Ensures equitable access to opportunities in the arts |
2017 |
Grants |
22 |
LGBTQ+ Advocacy Program |
Human Rights Campaign |
National |
Social Justice |
LGBTQ+ individuals |
Promotes policies and practices for LGBTQ+ rights |
1980 |
Donations |
23 |
Mental Health Access Initiative |
Mental Health America |
National |
Mental Health |
Low-income individuals |
Strives to improve access to mental health services |
2013 |
Grants |
24 |
Financial Literacy Program |
Jump$tart Coalition |
National |
Financial Education |
Low-income individuals |
Provides financial education resources to underserved populations |
1995 |
Private Funding |
25 |
Disability Rights Initiative |
National Council on Disability |
National |
Disability Rights |
People with disabilities |
Advocates for rights and access for individuals with disabilities |
1978 |
Federal Funding |
26 |
Native American Education Program |
National Indian Education Association |
National |
Education |
Native American students |
Promotes educational equity for Native American children |
1972 |
Grants |
27 |
Affordable Childcare Initiative |
National Women's Law Center |
National |
Childcare |
Low-income families |
Advocates for affordable and quality childcare options |
2010 |
Federal Grants |
28 |
Community Policing Initiative |
Police Foundation |
Various Cities |
Criminal Justice |
Communities of Color |
Promotes community trust and collaboration with law enforcement |
2008 |
Donations |
29 |
Transportation Equity Program |
Smart Growth America |
Various States |
Transportation |
Disadvantaged communities |
Advocates for sustainable and equitable transportation policies |
2014 |
Grants |
30 |
Health Equity Assessment |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation |
National |
Healthcare |
Marginalized communities |
Conducts assessments on health equity in communities |
2015 |
Grants |
31 |
Art for Equity Program |
Artspace |
Various Cities |
Arts |
Underrepresented artists |
Promotes diversity in the arts and supports marginalized artists |
2006 |
Grants and Donations |
32 |
Safe Housing Initiative |
Shelters for All |
Various Cities |
Housing |
At-risk populations |
Works to secure safe and affordable housing for vulnerable groups |
2010 |
Federal Funding |
33 |
Civic Engagement Project |
League of Women Voters |
National |
Civic Participation |
Underrepresented voters |
Promotes voter registration and engagement in democracy |
1920 |
Membership Fees |
34 |
Economic Empowerment Program |
Prosperity Now |
National |
Economic Development |
Low-income families |
Supports strategies for economic mobility and stability |
1982 |
Federal Grants |
35 |
Language Access Initiative |
Language Line Solutions |
National |
Language Services |
Limited English proficiency individuals |
Provides language support services to enhance access |
2000 |
Contracts |
36 |
Youth Leadership Program |
Leadership for a Beautiful Life |
Local Communities |
Youth |
Disadvantaged youth |
Empowers youth to become leaders in their communities |
2017 |
Donations |
37 |
Senior Housing Collaborative |
AARP |
Various Locations |
Housing |
Seniors |
Works to develop affordable housing for older adults |
2005 |
Grants |
38 |
Gender Equity Initiative |
Global Fund for Women |
International |
Gender Justice |
Women |
Advocates for gender equality worldwide |
1987 |
Donations |
39 |
Mental Health Resources |
NAMI |
National |
Mental Health |
Individuals with mental health conditions |
Provides resources and support for mental health issues |
1979 |
Grants and Donations |
40 |
Affordable Connections Project |
EveryoneOn |
National |
Technology |
Low-income families |
Provides discounted internet access for underserved families |
2012 |
Private Funding |
41 |
Community Resilience Program |
Resilient Cities |
Various Locations |
Disaster Response |
Vulnerable communities |
Strengthens community resilience to disasters |
2016 |
Federal Grants |
42 |
Human Rights Education Program |
Amnesty International |
National |
Human Rights |
Students |
Promotes human rights education in schools |
1991 |
Donations |
43 |
Financial Inclusion Initiative |
Opportunity Finance Network |
National |
Finance |
Low-income individuals |
Promotes access to affordable financial services |
2009 |
Grants |
44 |
Cultural Heritage Grants |
National Trust for Historic Preservation |
National |
Culture |
Underrepresented communities |
Supports preservation projects in marginalized neighborhoods |
2013 |
Private Donations |
45 |
Women's Health Initiative |
Women's Health Access Network |
National |
Healthcare |
Women |
Focuses on improving health outcomes for women |
2010 |
Grants |
46 |
Disaster Relief Initiative |
Direct Relief |
National |
Disaster Response |
Low-income individuals |
Provides medical assistance during disasters |
1948 |
Donations |
47 |
Children's Nutrition Program |
No Kid Hungry |
National |
Food Security |
Children in need |
Works to ensure children have access to nutritious meals |
2010 |
Federal Grants |
48 |
Bilingual Education Program |
Dual Language Education of New Mexico |
New Mexico |
Education |
Non-English speakers |
Promotes bilingual education opportunities in schools |
2004 |
Federal Funding |
49 |
Young Women's Leadership Program |
Girls Who Code |
National |
Education |
Girls in tech |
Encourages girls to pursue careers in technology |
2012 |
Donations |
50 |
Inclusive Sports Initiative |
Special Olympics |
Global |
Sports |
Special needs individuals |
Promotes inclusivity in sports for people with disabilities |
1968 |
Fundraising |
51 |
Food Pantry Network |
Feeding America |
National |
Food Security |
Food-insecure households |
Operates a nationwide network of food banks |
1979 |
Donations |
52 |
Early Childhood Education Initiative |
Zero to Three |
National |
Education |
Low-income families |
Advocates for quality early childhood education programs |
2000 |
Grants |
53 |
Tech Diversity Initiative |
Tech Inclusion |
National |
Technology |
Underrepresented minorities |
Promotes diversity and inclusion in tech industry |
2015 |
Corporate Funding |
54 |
Community Health Clinics |
National Association of Community Health Centers |
National |
Healthcare |
Low-income individuals |
Provides comprehensive health services to underserved populations |
1965 |
Federal Grants |
55 |
Women's Employment Initiative |
Women's Employment Network |
National |
Employment |
Women |
Supports women's career advancement and job placement |
1995 |
Donations |
56 |
Youth Homelessness Initiative |
Covenant House |
National |
Housing |
Homeless youth |
Provides shelter and resources for homeless youth |
1972 |
Donations |
57 |
LGBTQ+ Youth Support Program |
The Trevor Project |
National |
Youth Support |
LGBTQ+ youth |
Provides crisis intervention and support for LGBTQ+ youth |
1998 |
Donations |
58 |
Elder Abuse Prevention Project |
National Center on Elder Abuse |
National |
Elderly Care |
Seniors |
Raises awareness and prevents elder abuse |
1993 |
Federal Funding |
59 |
Rural Community Development |
Rural Community Assistance Partnership |
Rural Areas |
Economic Development |
Rural populations |
Enhances quality of life in rural communities |
2001 |
Grants |
60 |
Safe Space Initiative |
The Trevor Project |
National |
Youth Support |
LGBTQ+ youth |
Creates safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth |
2003 |
Donations |
61 |
Equity in Philanthropy Project |
Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Equity |
National |
Philanthropy |
Philanthropy sector |
Advocates for equitable practices in philanthropic funding |
2006 |
Corporate Donations |
62 |
Prisoner Reentry Program |
The Fortune Society |
National |
Criminal Justice |
Formerly incarcerated individuals |
Provides support for successful reintegration into society |
1967 |
Donations |
63 |
Sustainable Agriculture Program |
Farm Aid |
National |
Agriculture |
Small farmers |
Promotes sustainable farming and access to food |
1985 |
Donations |
64 |
Crisis Intervention Program |
Crisis Text Line |
National |
Mental Health |
Individuals in crisis |
Provides immediate support via text for those in crisis |
2013 |
Corporate Sponsorship |
65 |
Veteran Services Initiative |
Veterans of Foreign Wars |
National |
Veteran Services |
Veterans |
Provides support and resources for veterans |
1899 |
Grants and Donations |
66 |
Housing First Program |
National Alliance to End Homelessness |
National |
Housing |
Homeless individuals |
Uses a Housing First approach to combat homelessness |
2003 |
Federal Grants |
67 |
Financial Stability Initiative |
United Way |
National |
Economic Development |
Low-income families |
Helps families achieve financial stability |
1887 |
Donations |
68 |
Employment Opportunities Program |
Job Corps |
National |
Employment |
Youth |
Provides education and vocational training to youth |
1964 |
Federal Funding |
69 |
Civic Technology Project |
Code for America |
National |
Technology |
Local governments |
Uses technology to improve civic engagement |
2009 |
Grants |
70 |
Mental Health Advocacy Program |
Mental Health America |
National |
Mental Health |
Individuals with mental health issues |
1909 |
Donations |
NaN |
71 |
Youth Empowerment Program |
Big Brothers Big Sisters |
National |
Youth Support |
Disadvantaged youth |
Pairs youth with mentors to inspire growth |
1904 |
Local Donations |
72 |
Healthy Communities Initiative |
Trust for America's Health |
National |
Public Health |
Low-income communities |
Promotes health equity and community wellness |
2001 |
Grants |
73 |
Art in Education Program |
Young Audiences Arts for Learning |
National |
Education |
Children |
Integrates arts into education for children |
1952 |
Private Funding |
74 |
Disability Employment Initiative |
U.S. Department of Labor |
National |
Employment |
Individuals with disabilities |
Promotes employment for people with disabilities |
2015 |
Federal Funding |
75 |
Inclusive Education Program |
Tash |
National |
Education |
Students with disabilities |
Advocates for inclusive practices in education |
1975 |
Grants |
76 |
Elder Care Access Initiative |
Aging Life Care Association |
National |
Elderly Care |
Seniors |
Provides resources for families caring for aging adults |
2002 |
Grants |
77 |
Language Access Project |
National Council of La Raza |
National |
Language Services |
Non-English speakers |
Advocates for language access in public services |
2000 |
Federal Funding |
78 |
Hunger Action Network |
Food Bank for New York City |
New York |
Food Security |
Food-insecure households |
Works to alleviate hunger across New York |
1983 |
Donations |
79 |
Civic Engagement Training |
Generation Citizen |
National |
Civic Participation |
High school students |
Teaches students about civic engagement and activism |
2011 |
Grants |
80 |
AIDS Awareness Initiative |
American Foundation for AIDS Research |
National |
Healthcare |
People living with HIV/AIDS |
Promotes awareness and prevention of AIDS |
1985 |
Donations |
81 |
Gender-Based Violence Prevention |
Futures Without Violence |
National |
Social Justice |
Survivors of violence |
Promotes prevention and support for survivors of gender-based violence |
2005 |
Grants |
82 |
Food Access Project |
Food Research and Action Center |
National |
Food Security |
Low-income communities |
Advocates for policies that ensure food access |
1993 |
Federal Funding |
83 |
Elderly Financial Support Program |
Silver Economic Development |
National |
Elderly Care |
Seniors |
Helps seniors manage finances and avoid poverty |
2010 |
Grants |
84 |
Youth Mentoring Initiative |
MENTOR |
National |
Youth Support |
Young people |
Promotes and supports youth mentoring programs |
1990 |
Grants |
85 |
Cultural Diversity Education |
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition |
National |
Education |
Students |
Promotes cultural competence in education |
2007 |
Federal Grants |
86 |
Transgender Health Initiative |
GLMA |
National |
Healthcare |
Transgender individuals |
Advocates for equitable healthcare access for transgender people |
1981 |
Grants |
87 |
Homeless Youth Resource Center |
Covenant House |
National |
Housing |
Homeless youth |
Provides shelter and resources for homeless youth |
1972 |
Donations |
88 |
Cultural Heritage Program |
National Trust for Historic Preservation |
National |
Culture |
Marginalized communities |
Supports the preservation of cultural heritage in communities |
1949 |
Grants |
89 |
Affordable Care Initiative |
Healthcare for All |
National |
Healthcare |
Uninsured individuals |
Advocates for comprehensive healthcare coverage for all |
2000 |
Federal Grants |
90 |
Rural Women's Empowerment Project |
Rural Women's Network |
Rural Areas |
Gender Equality |
Rural women |
Supports the empowerment of women in rural areas |
2015 |
Grants |
91 |
Digital Literacy Program |
Goodwill Industries |
Various Locations |
Technology |
Low-income individuals |
Teaches digital skills to improve employability |
2011 |
Federal Grants |
92 |
Mental Health Crisis Response |
The National Council for Behavioral Health |
National |
Mental Health |
Individuals in crisis |
Promotes effective mental health crisis response |
2019 |
Federal Funding |
93 |
Sustainable Communities Initiative |
Neighborhoods USA |
National |
Community Development |
Under-resourced communities |
Promotes sustainable community development practices |
2006 |
Grants |
94 |
Civic Literacy Project |
Civic Engagement Project |
National |
Civic Participation |
Students |
Enhances knowledge of civic rights and responsibilities |
2010 |
Grants |
95 |
Community Empowerment Fund |
Community Foundations |
Various Locations |
Economic Development |
Low-income families |
Provides grants to empower local communities |
2013 |
Private Donations |
96 |
Food Sovereignty Initiative |
Farm to School Network |
National |
Food Security |
Disadvantaged communities |
Promotes local food production and access to healthy food |
2011 |
Grants |
97 |
Transitional Housing Program |
Transition Projects |
Oregon |
Housing |
Homeless individuals |
Provides transitional housing and support services |
1975 |
Federal Grants |
98 |
Climate Justice Initiative |
Climate Reality Project |
National |
Environment |
Disadvantaged communities |
Addresses climate change impacts on vulnerable communities |
2015 |
Grants |
99 |
Community Resilience Training |
Resilience Training Institute |
National |
Disaster Response |
Vulnerable populations |
Provides training to enhance community resiliency |
2016 |
Federal Funding |
100 |
Youth Violence Prevention Project |
Safe Streets |
Various Locations |
Youth Support |
At-risk youth |
Promotes interventions to reduce youth violence |
2010 |
Grants |