606 Social Justice Grants

Discover grants that promote social justice, equity, and human and civil rights. Funding supports advocacy, initiatives, and programs that address discrimination, promote inclusion, and empower marginalized and underserved communities impacted by systemic injustice, racial injustice, prejudice and discrimination based upon their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Social Service Entities, and NGOs to Provide Services for Victim...

Deadline: 10/29/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, public social service entities, and nongovernmental organizations to provide services for victims of violence. Applicants must complete the required registration before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 211240

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities to Address Community Needs in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/29/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas including but not limited to food insecurity, inclusivity, clean water, health and wel...

GrantWatch ID#: 217238

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Film Projects that ...

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects that promote social justice and equality. Applicants are required to complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting a grant application. The purpose of this program is to address ineq...

GrantWatch ID#: 163699

Grants to Washington Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Benefit Underserved Communities

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for grassroots efforts that support community engagement for individuals affected by racial inequity and poverty. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 179365

Grants to Saskatchewan Schools and School Boards for Activities that Promote Social Justice an...

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants of up to $400 to Saskatchewan PreK-12 schools and school boards for classroom activities and professional development projects that promote cultural education and social justice. Funding is intended for programs and projects that support and encourage diversity,...

GrantWatch ID#: 192170

Grants to British Columbia Individuals for Initiatives to Improve the Community

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia individuals for initiatives to improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of community benefit projects that support youth and promote diversity. Eligible projects could include youth-led act...

GrantWatch ID#: 205746

Grants to Massachusetts Cultural Districts to Support Capacity Building and Cultural Preservat...

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants of $15,000 to Massachusetts cultural districts for capacity building and cultural preservation activities. Funding is intended to develop and strengthen districts and to promote local cultural programs. Grants can be used for operating expenses, artist fees, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 206595

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consid...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Resi...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario nonprofit community groups and organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that benefit the community, promote inclusiveness, and assist organizations in obtaining federal...

GrantWatch ID#: 148593

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Communities for Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and communities for sports and recreation programs for youth. Funding is intended to allow greater participation in sports activities and development opportunities for Indigenous youth. The majority of spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 153554

Fellowships to USA Individuals to Work on Projects that Advance Social Justice

Deadline: 10/31/25

Fellowships to USA individuals to work on projects that advance social justice. In addition to a cash stipend, the fellowship provides a health care stipend, help with travel expenses, and assistance from coaches, advisors, and mentors. The fellowship is intended to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 162765

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: health, the arts, the environment, large-scale and...

GrantWatch ID#: 172271

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address a wide range of needs, including arts and culture, diversity, civic involvement, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 172975

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and services within a wide range of focus areas including but not limited to the arts, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 173596

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects, programs, and activities that help strengthen the community. Funding areas of interest include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174672

Grants to USA Nonprofits Serving Women and Girls for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations serving women and girls for general operating expenses. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equity and expand educational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175529

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Projects to Benefit t...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees in eligible regions for projects to enhance the local quality of life. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of education, health, sports and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180860

Grants to British Columbia Charities and Donees to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations to support projects and groups that serve and empower local youth. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for young residents and to expand opportunities for civic pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 188273

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that align with the focus areas of economic justice, community ownership, and rapid community response. Priority areas within these ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191257

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Interactive Programs that Engage the Community...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individual artists for projects that engage community members in eligible locations. Funds may be used to support freelance teaching artists working in non-arts venues or for collaborations between teaching artists and n...

GrantWatch ID#: 192771

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities, Qualified Donees, Nonprofits, and Indigenous Groups to...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities, qualified donees, nonprofit organizations, and indigenous governing bodies to serve local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects addressing health, rural communities, and equity. Eligible applicants p...

GrantWatch ID#: 203294

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Tribes, Indigenous and First Nations Organizations, and Nonp...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 208765

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Underserved Populations in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to the basic needs of underserved residents. The grant supports community programs and projects that will improve population health and enhance soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 210669

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies and Nonprofits to Improve Water-Related Trails

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $7,000 to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations to improve water-related recreational trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects that advance a variety of goals, including but not limited to enhancing trail access an...

GrantWatch ID#: 211077

Awards to Colorado Individuals and Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations to Recognize Efforts...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Awards to Colorado individuals and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to acknowledge efforts to promote social equity in eligible regions. Awards are granted in four categories: youth, individual, rising star, and organization or team. Criteria include but are not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211243

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits for Operating Support for Programs to Advance Civic...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations for operating support for programs to advance civic engagement, policy change, and advocacy efforts in eligible regions. Funding may be used for any organizational needs, including salaries, techn...

GrantWatch ID#: 212279

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Childcare Facilities to Provide Equipment...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and childcare facilities for equipment provided to children from birth to age 18. The purpose of the program is to provide the equipment necessary to improve the chances of overall...

GrantWatch ID#: 212568

Grants to Alberta Charities, Businesses, and CBOs for Community Development Activities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Alberta registered charities, businesses, and organizations in eligible regions for community development activities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects, initiatives, and events that are op...

GrantWatch ID#: 214502

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Inclusive Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individual artists for arts projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support inclusive arts activities that represent a variety of cultures and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 214758

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases, skill development, and training opportunities. Grants should serve many and not just a few. Eligible projects ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 215699

Grants to Nova Scotia Organizations to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia organizations to address racial disparities and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to and combat systemic racism. The grant seeks to empower African Nova Scotian and African descent commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216283

Grants to Canada CBOs, Health Centers, Schools, Seniors' Residences, and Individuals to Improv...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada CBOs, health centers, schools, seniors' residences, and individuals for activities to improve the quality of life for individuals with arthritis. Funding is intended for inclusive activities that foster connections and combat feelings o...

GrantWatch ID#: 216648

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Charities to Promote Equity and Address Racism

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities for activities that promote equity and address racism. Funding is intended to help underrepresented and underserved communities with initiatives that challenge hate, reduce barriers, and stren...

GrantWatch ID#: 216968

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote significant social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability, and identify unmet ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 217688

Grants to Georgia Artists to Promote Innovation and Creativity

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia artists in eligible locations for innovative art projects. Funding is intended to encourage creative and investigative art initiatives. The grant aims to promote a new tone of experimentation and encourages a larger framework of suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 218201

Grants to Pennsylvania Arts Organizations for New Art Projects in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Pennsylvania arts organizations for new art projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for one-time art activity that is both innovative and unconventional, and that aligns with the funder's priorities regarding equity. Grant funding may be used for mark...

GrantWatch ID#: 222811

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs to Promote Diversity in the Educational Workforce

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts local education agencies to create and implement systems that attract and retain a diverse teaching staff. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended to improve educator diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 224046

Awards to USA Individuals for Encouraging Students from Underrepresented Communities to Pursue...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 155138

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Workforce Development Activities

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that respond to community needs. The purpose of funding is to strengthen organizational capacity to support underserved communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address work...

GrantWatch ID#: 171886

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 177319

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs to Improve Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and well-being of communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life and health of residents, particularly for underserved populations. The goal...

GrantWatch ID#: 187712

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Healthcare Providers, and Schools to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based entities, veterans' groups, and schools to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended to build capacity or enhance services, in alignment with the Foundation's strategic pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196876

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Tribal Entities to Incr...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal entities for diversity and inclusion initiatives in eligible counties. Funding may be used for educational programs, general operating support, events,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197704

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit Local Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit and community organizations for programs and projects that benefit local youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that align with the annually chosen focus areas. This year's eligible programs are in the sustainability fiel...

GrantWatch ID#: 199347

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, welfare, humanities, and conservation. Grants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 202602

Opportunity for Alberta Artists to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 11/01/25

Opportunity for Alberta individual artists in eligible locations to participate in a residency program and receive an honorarium of $2,000. Artists from equity-deserving communities are encouraged to apply. The month-long residency program is designed to promote and ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 217472

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, the environment, clean water, natural resource protection, basic needs such as food and housing, and social j...

GrantWatch ID#: 219608

In-Kind Donations of Advertising Space to Vermont BIPOC-Owned Businesses and Organizations to ...

Deadline: 11/01/25

In-kind donations of advertising space to Vermont qualifying BIPOC-owned businesses and organizations to support marketing efforts and promote racial equity. Successful applicants will receive digital advertising space with the intention of increasing traffic to a webs...

GrantWatch ID#: 220845

Grants to Pennsylvania Grassroots Nonprofits for Organizational Support

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania grassroots nonprofit organizations serving eligible regions for organizational support. Funding is intended for activities to strengthen local organizations. Focus areas include arts, diversity, education, health, social services...

GrantWatch ID#: 223115

Awards to USA PTAs to Honor and Recognize Achievements in Promoting Diversity and Inclusion

Deadline: 11/02/25

Awards of $1,000 to USA state, district, council, regional, and local PTAs to honor and recognize achievements in promoting diversity and inclusion and efforts to eliminate discriminatory practices. The award is intended for PTAs that have implemented policies and init...

GrantWatch ID#: 158082