International Grants: Black History Month Beyond Our Borders

As we come to the close of February, it is important to note that Black History Month not only honors Black Americans, but brings awareness to critical issues like discrimination, racial inequalities in the work-place, and more. In fact, programs all over the world improve anti-discrimination, social justice, and even education concerns within their communities. These fundamental issues are a year-long project for these organizations. Because of this, GrantWatch adds vital grants to their grant database almost daily. To illustrate, international grants provide critical funding for international programs encouraging the growth and development of social justice programs worldwide.

Black History Month Beyond Our Borders

Did you know that Black History Month extends beyond our national borders? Many countries celebrate black history in their own unique ways. To illustrate, Canada and Germany celebrate Black History Month in February. However in October the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the the Netherlands celebrate Black History Month. Furthermore, Brazil celebrates Black Consciousness Day on November 20. Within these countries, celebrating Black History Month and educating critical to fundamental growth within our global community. Raising awareness for racial inequalities that exist in society, the workplace, and in our institutions requires a year-long engagement. Because of this, the future of Black History Month is just as important as it’s history.

I remain hopeful because of the countless unsung heroes in communities across America who work tirelessly every day to march forward to the cause of equality. I remain hopeful because of the civil rights pioneers—Black, white, and all shades in between—who fought so hard for me to enjoy the freedoms I do today.

Joy Altimare – Black History Month: Looking Back To Look Forward

Make An Impact With International Grants

International grants are imperative for many underfunded programs. This year, African Americans and the Arts is Black History Month’s theme, and there are many artistic funding opportunities listed below. In addition, there are also grants that support not only the arts but social justice, research, and much more. Most applicants generally apply for a grant themselves. However, if you would like to hire a professional grant writer, please visit GrantWriterTeam.com to post a classified ad explain your program. Below are examples of international grants to help you get started.

International Prizes, Grants, and Scholarships

1. Arts Pillar: Music Sector for Individuals – Grants to Canadian individuals working in the music field for activities related to Ukrainian Canadian music. Funding supports sound recordings, performance productions, and creation development, etc.
2. Research Grants For International Education – This $50,000 grant is for international researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving education.
3. Virginia Parker Prize – Award of $25,000 to a Canada classical musician from a minority community in recognition of exceptional musical talent and important contributions to Canadian and international music.
4. Visionary Grant – Grants up to $20,000 for international graduate students and early-career researchers to further racial equity for at-risk and vulnerable populations.
5. PARDICOLOR Creative Arts Fund – Grants of $500 to international artists to create art depicting different aspects of nature. Including painting, sculpture, photography, and digital art. 

Additional Grants and Scholarships

1. ISTAT Human Welfare Grant – This grant is for international nonprofit organizations. Specifically, for projects and programs that promote aviation or provide aviation-related humanitarian assistance. This grant offers support organizations that leverage aviation to promote human welfare.
2. Hilton Humanitarian Prize – This international grant recognizes outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for humanitarian aid.
3. Project: Hatched – Grants of $30,000 to international women, gender-expansive filmmakers. Funding supports shorts, medium-length, and feature-length documentary and nonfiction projects. 
4. Language Legacies Grant Program – Grants up to $4,000 to Canadian and international individuals and institutions to preserve languages. Funding is for language documentation and revitalization, archival efforts, and linguistic fieldwork on endangered languages.
5. Scholar for Research on Retirement and Disability – Grant of $50,000 to an international scholar for innovative research on policies related to addressing disparities in race, ethnicity, and sex with regard to non-tenured and junior scholars from all academic fields. 

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