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693 Grants for Social Justice

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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693 grants found

Grants to Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming Nonprofits and Tribal Agencies for G...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of $10,000 to Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and tribal agencies for grassroots social justice initiatives. Funding is intended to address emerging and urgent needs. Priority will be given to organizations with BIPOC...

GrantWatch ID#: 218310

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, Agencies, and For-Profits to Benefi...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits, academic institutions, municipalities, and for-profits for capacity-building projects to benefit clean energy businesses from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to help businesses that are underrepresented learn t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219445
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 213606

Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, CBOs, and School Di...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts community-based organizations, academic institutions, school districts, trade associations, tribal entities, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to expand the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218640

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 c...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Individuals, and Organizations for Projects to Enhance the Quali...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta-registered nonprofit charities, community groups, individuals, and societies in eligible locations for activities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding areas of interest include the environment, community su...

GrantWatch ID#: 138337
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Grants to Ontario Record Labels, Music Publishers, and Music Management Companies for Business...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario record labels, music publishers, and music management companies for business development. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of featured artists and available jobs, to expand industry diversity, strengthen professional production an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184159

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote Systemic Change and Reduce Health Disparities

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that promote health equity. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help coalitions plan and identify solutions toward systemic chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 187595
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Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts activities designed to address historic inequities of access to arts and culture experiences. The majority of fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 129625
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Grants to Washington Nonprofit Lending Entities to Improve Credit Availability

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit lending institutions to increase the availability of financial assistance for vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to promote investment in small, rural, and underserved businesses to boost community and economic development. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215067
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Projects to Addr...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, schools, and school districts for projects to address nutrition for children and youth. Funding is intended to ensure that all young people have access to nutritious and culturally...

GrantWatch ID#: 226803

Awards to New York City Nonprofits Working to Promote Social Equity and Racial Justice

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to New York City nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to acknowledge efforts to advance equity. The purpose of this program is to honor local organizations that have shown dedication to serving the local community and addressing challenges relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 181137

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Government Entities for Public Arts Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government entities, including parks and recreation departments and schools in eligible communities, for arts activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to promote equal access to inclusive and diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 168754

Grants to Illinois Individuals for Arts Projects that Foster Just Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois individuals, including journalists, community advocates, educators, artists, and others, for humanities- and arts-based projects that build just communities. Funding is intended for performances, publications, podcasts, research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190548

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to serve local residents in eligible regions. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of disabilities and special needs, youth initiatives, and general community programs. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171067

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, and Educational Foundations to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofits, CBOs, public libraries, faith-based entities, community resource centers, and educational foundations for programs that promote social justice in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and services that support divers...

GrantWatch ID#: 213973

Grants to California Nonprofits, IHEs, and Housing Authorities to Address Housing Needs

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to California nonprofit and tribal organizations, IHEs, and housing authorities for projects to address local housing needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the amount of affordable housing available, to address racial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215210

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Youth Arts Programming

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California arts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to provide meaningful arts participation for youth. These grants aim to offer local community youth, ages 0-25, access to quality arts experiences and educational o...

GrantWatch ID#: 220431

Grants to Ontario Book Publishers for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario book publishers for activities that contribute to company growth. First-time applicants and new companies must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the company's bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 188933

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects that Benefit Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for collaborative activities that benefit individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the program is to strengthen disability rights, inclusion, and justice. Priority will be given to applicants that are dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 197548

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/13/26 LOI Date: 05/06/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit eligibility screening before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended to support a wide range of community pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180243

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Jewish Women and...

Deadline: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as f...

GrantWatch ID#: 181273

Grants to British Columbia Agencies and Tribes for Community Relations and Health Policies

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $15,000 to British Columbia agencies and tribes to strengthen local communities and respond to health needs. Funding is intended for relationship-building projects among community members, and for projects to develop or improve pol...

GrantWatch ID#: 188308

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit the Black Community

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, institutions of higher education, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit the Black community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address racial di...

GrantWatch ID#: 193147

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects to Promote Equity in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/15/26 LOI Date: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects to promote equity in eligible regions. Funding is intended to increase the capacity of organizations working to remove systemic barriers experienced by local residents. Eligible applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 220442

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Improve Birth Outcomes for Marginalized Communities

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for projects to improve birth outcomes for low-income and marginalized communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to address structural racism to improve health outcomes for all cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 228425
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Grants to Massachusetts Community-Based Organizations, IHEs, Schools, For-Profits, Tribes, and...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to Massachusetts community-based organizations, IHEs, schools, for-profits, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to bolster the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to support initiatives to encourage young people from underserved communities to join ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219443

Grants to Michigan Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Support Equity in the Arts

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Michigan arts and cultural nonprofit organizations for projects that promote racial equity in the arts in eligible regions. Applicants are required to preregister prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 195556

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Environmental Justice and Community Resilience

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of $30,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote environmental justice and enhance community resilience in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to ensure that all local residents live in communities free of environmental hazards and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209593

Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives to Increase Equity and Diversity in the Arts

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Alberta individuals, Indigenous individuals, and arts collectives in eligible locations to increase equity and diversity in the arts. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of activities that support major artistic projects, the creation of individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 147750

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Waste Reduction Programs

Deadline: 07/30/26 LOI Date: 04/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, colleges, universities, public schools, and small businesses for waste reduction projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 184131

Grants to New Hampshire Agencies and IHEs to Address and Increase Resilience to Climate Change

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Hampshire state agencies, non-governmental and quasi-governmental organizations, coastal municipalities, and academic institutions in eligible regions to address and increase resilience to climate change. The goal is to ensure the lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 186090

Grants to Texas Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Address Health Disparities

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Texas government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, school districts, and public housing authorities to improve the health of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to identify and address health disparities and the socioeconomic condit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204971

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to New York nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, and school districts to promote social justice and benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address recovery, strength,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218316

Grants to Oregon Entities to Improve the Capabilities of CBOs Addressing Climate Change

Deadline: 06/22/26 LOI Date: 05/06/26

Grant to Oregon organizations, individuals, firms, teams, and consultants to improve the effectiveness and capabilities of community organizations addressing climate change in eligible areas. Funding is intended to address budget constraints, organizational manage...

GrantWatch ID#: 220515
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Grants to Minnesota Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota individual artists for community arts projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with artist time, materials, and essential project costs. The grant seeks to strengthen relationships and networks, create safe spaces f...

GrantWatch ID#: 194665
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs to Benefit Their Beauty-Related Businesses

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in eligible industries to benefit their businesses. Funding is intended to support small businesses in the beauty industry that serve people from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to business owners from...

GrantWatch ID#: 213142
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to address healthcare needs. Applicants must contact the program director before applying. Funding is intended for a range of services, including hospice care, cancer treatment, and support for people...

GrantWatch ID#: 219714

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for African Americans

Deadline: 04/29/26 Conference Date: 04/23/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for African Americans in eligible locations. Funding is intended for Black-led organizations in the following focus areas: wealth building, community mobilization, and mental health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 170392

Grants to Michigan Libraries to Increase Access to Information Resources

Deadline: 05/29/26 Conference Date: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan eligible libraries to increase access to information resources in local communities. Applicants are required to attend or view an application webinar prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote literacy in a broad range of...

GrantWatch ID#: 187846

Grants to Illinois CBOs and Health Departments to Assist Cancer Patients

Deadline: 05/15/26 Conference Date: 04/23/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations and health departments to provide patient navigation services to breast cancer patients. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to guide patients through a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221958
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Grants to New York Organizations and Agencies for Environmental Awareness

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York community organizations and government agencies to foster increased awareness of environmental issues, pollution prevention practices, and sustainability in local communities. Funding is intended to support collaborative project...

GrantWatch ID#: 162552
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Grants to Prince Edward Island Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit women and girls. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits whose mission is to promote the social, health, legal, and economic equality of women. The proposal must demonstrate how women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166163

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Enhan...

Deadline: 05/22/26 LOI Date: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to enhance the health of local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210250
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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Initiatives to Support the Community

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities for initiatives to support the community in eligible regions. Two funding streams are available: housing and community grants. Housing grants are intended for individuals in need who seek safe and accessible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223740

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Projects that Address Contemporary ...

Deadline: 05/12/26 Conference Date: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and Tribes for arts projects that address contemporary issues facing state residents. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects of local artists and residents that...

GrantWatch ID#: 169136

Grants to Illinois CBOs and Health Departments for Cancer Outreach and Education

Deadline: 05/15/26 Conference Date: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations and health departments for community outreach and educational services related to breast cancer. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 221959

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: 05/08/26 Conference Date: 04/25/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, groups, and homeowners associations to address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that respond to inequities holistically and place...

GrantWatch ID#: 216590