NORTHAMPTON, MA – 28/12/2025 – () – As data, media, and emerging technologies increasingly influence public understanding and social outcomes, the Nielsen Foundation has announced the 2025 recipients of its annual Data for Good grants program. This year, six nonprofit organizations were selected for projects applying data-driven approaches to some of society’s most pressing challenges, including mental health, climate change, access to justice, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
Now in its eighth year, the Data for Good program supports innovative nonprofit initiatives that use data to shape narratives, inform decision-making, and drive long-term impact. Since launching in 2017, the program has funded projects aimed at bridging social divides and strengthening communities by harnessing media and technology.
According to Andrea Bertels, President and Executive Director of the Nielsen Foundation, the program reflects the belief that data and media can act as catalysts for positive change when applied thoughtfully. She noted the selected organizations demonstrate creative, practical ways to raise awareness, drive progress, and achieve meaningful outcomes across diverse social issues.
The 2025 grant recipients represent a wide range of missions and approaches:
- Civic Nation will receive support for We The Action, an initiative expanding access to justice by connecting communities with free legal services. The network’s 55,000 volunteer lawyers have already contributed over 400,000 pro bono hours, supporting nearly 800 nonprofit partners nationwide.
- Climate Central will advance research to help local U.S. broadcasters improve coverage of extreme weather and climate change, strengthening public understanding of climate science, its impacts, and solutions.
- Harmony Labs will use the grant to conduct media research and audience segmentation to support creator-led climate communication, building on its work to understand and reshape society’s relationship with media.
- The Jed Foundation will focus on research and insights into how teens use artificial intelligence for mental health support, contributing to its broader mission of protecting young people’s emotional well-being and preventing suicide.
- Potential Energy Coalition will develop and test more effective climate narratives to inform public education campaigns and increase demand for climate solutions.
- TechSoup will design and launch a nonprofit data literacy mentorship program, helping organizations turn data into actionable insights, improve storytelling, and enhance community impact.
Together, these initiatives highlight the Nielsen Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing inclusive innovation through data, research, and responsible technology use.