MacArthur Foundation How Housing Matters Research Initiative, Deadline: April 8 (Initial Abstracts).

Grants for nonprofit-affiliated individuals, higher education institutions, and government units researching the relationship of housing to the welfare of aging populations, public safety, violence reduction, and educational outcomes.

http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.6617727/k.C76C/Call_for_Proposals_2011_How_Housing_Matters.htm

Pasadena Arts Organizations Funding Opportunity

Small Pasadena arts organizations may apply for $500 grants to a partner with a Pasadena host institution on Art Night, May 20, 2011.
See grant guidelines at: http://www.artnightpasadena.org/

Ford Foundation Social Issue Film Funding Initiative, Deadline Open.

A total of $16M to filmmakers and mediamakers around the world to create documentaries that address urgent social issues. Info and app: http://www.fordfoundation.org/issues/freedom-of-expression/justfilms#2011-sundance-film-festival

Getty Images Editorial Photography and Nonprofit Work Grants

Grants of up $20K plus professional support will be given to photojournalists, communications specialists, photographers, and filmmakers working individually or in teams to create compelling social, political, and cultural stories and images.
Deadline: Various
Info and app:
http://imagery.gettyimages.com/getty_images_grants/overview.aspx

ESA Foundation Youth-Focused Education Technology Programs

Grants up to $50K to nonprofits to use technology and/or computer and video games to educate youth (7 – 18). Deadline: May 15. Info and app http://www.theesa.com/foundation/index.as