Check out these Top Ten U.S. foundations awarding grants, scholarships and fellowships to innovative, fresh thinking people and organizations looking to promote democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, and promote international cooperation. Got a great million dollar idea for promoting civil rights and social action, but don’t know who to turn to for the big bucks? Get a proposal together and follow the links below!

1) The Ford Foundation

to find out about current programs funded by the Ford Foundation, and to gain information on grant proposals.

2) The Open Society Institute and Soros Foundation Network

to find out about current programs funded by the Open Society, and gain information on grants, scholarships, and fellowships.

3) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

to find out about current programs funded by the Gates Foundation, and gain information on grants awarded to US 501 C3 organizations and other tax exempt organizations.

4) John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

to find out about current programs funded by the MacArthur Foundation, and to gain information on grant proposals.

5) John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

gain information on grant proposals helping to transform journalism and communities.

6) The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

to find out about current programs funded by the Packard Foundation, and to gain information on grant proposals.

7) W.K. Kellogg Foundation

to find out about current programs funded by the Kellogg Foundation, and to gain information on grant proposals.

8 ) Freedom Forum, Inc.

to gain information on grant proposals awarded by the Freedom Foundation advocating free speech and free press.

9) The California Endowment

to find out about current programs funded by the California Endowment, and to gain information on grant proposals.

10) Charles Steward Mott Foundation

to find out about current programs funded by the Mott Foundation, and to gain information on grant proposals.