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119 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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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline: 05/06/26

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 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

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
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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
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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

Opportunity for USA Early-Career Physicians, and Residents to Join in a Program in Health Care

Deadline: 06/22/26

Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203039

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

Awards to Iowa Individuals and Groups to Recognize Outstanding Volunteer Service

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to Iowa individuals and groups to recognize outstanding volunteer service. Nominations are welcome on behalf of those that volunteer in a variety of fields, including but not limited to mentoring, education, STEM, animal welfare, and disaster response and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153510

Grants to USA Investigators for Healthcare-Related Research

Deadline: 08/20/26 LOI Date: 04/30/26

Grants to USA investigators at tax-exempt research institutions for research related to healthcare. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Under this grant program, researchers will partner with healthcare service providers to test p...

GrantWatch ID#: 155209

Grants to British Columbia Individuals for Initiatives to Improve the Community

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $600 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-le...

GrantWatch ID#: 205746

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214758

Grants to Canada Researchers for Studies on the Equitable Provision of School Meals

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 06/25/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible nonprofit institutions for studies to identify gaps in the equitable provision of school meals to those experiencing food insecurity. Applicants must complete required registrations and register in the grant po...

GrantWatch ID#: 228704
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

GrantWatch ID#: 207091
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Arts and Culture Programs

Deadline: 05/02/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible regions for arts programming and professional development for artists. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for residents, visitors, and artists to participate in and enjoy the arts. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 174458
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Grants to USA Researchers for Research Projects Related to Politics, Diversity, and Inclusion

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA qualifying researchers for research projects related to politics, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Focus areas include but are not limited to social and racial justice, gende...

GrantWatch ID#: 213946

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research on Educational Inequity

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with nonprofit organizations and IHEs for research to advance educational equity. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Projects may f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193323

Grants to USA Physician Assistants for to Promote Health Care in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 05/28/26 Conference Date: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 213711
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Grants to Ontario Individuals in Eligible Locations to Support Careers in Fields Related to Cu...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individuals in eligible locations to support careers in fields related to culture, humanities, and arts. Funding is intended to support young adults aged 18-30. First-time applicants are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given...

GrantWatch ID#: 226353

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Educators for Programs that Benefit K-12 Students

Deadline: 06/11/26 Conference Date: 05/06/26 LOI Date: 05/28/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and teachers to develop arts, cultural, and science educational programs for students in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for youth-...

GrantWatch ID#: 223699

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Address Community Health and Health Equity

Deadline: 06/15/26 Conference Date: 05/09/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for community health initiatives. Funding is intended for a range of projects and programs in the focus area of strengthening community health. Eligible initiatives promote physical and mental health, community health, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184700

Grants to USA Journalists for Investigative Projects on Health Equity

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists for investigative projects regarding health equity. Projects may focus on a range of health topics such as access to care, health outcomes for BIPOC people, systemic racism, and the impacts of these inequities on vulnerab...

GrantWatch ID#: 218585

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768

Opportunity for USA and International Individuals of African Origin to Participate in a Fellow...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African origin to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214372

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Arts Collectives to Improve Access to Resources in Underser...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan artists, collectives, groups, or cultural leaders to improve the availability of arts resources to underserved communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and connections with arts and cultural resources by people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215045

Opportunity for Artists and Scholars to Participate in a Creative Project Residency

Deadline: 07/06/26 Conference Date: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, including artists, scholars, researchers, and scientists, to participate in a residency program and engage in creative projects. Residents are provided with 24-hour access to studios and other facilities. The PMRCAA program provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 214896

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 06/16/26 LOI Date: 05/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Grants to California Entities for Public Events that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to California individuals, groups, nonprofit organizations, and business entities for the organization of public events to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that utilize volunteers and that focus on th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180208

Grants to Washington Individual Artists and Artist Teams for Arts Projects

Deadline: 06/22/26 Conference Date: 05/18/26

Grants of $1,500 to Washington individual artists and artist teams for arts projects. Priority is given to artists from BIPOC communities and other marginalized communities. Applicants may practice in a range of disciplines, including literary arts, media arts, pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180747

Grant to a Connecticut Artist or Group of Artists to Create Marine and Coastal-Themed Artwork

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Connecticut artist or group of artists for artwork related to marine and coastal environments. Funding is intended to cover the cost of supplies and other expenses associated with producing new works of art. All artistic disciplines are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180114

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programming to Benefit the Community in E...

Deadline: 07/01/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations, artists, and artist collectives for arts programming to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that support underrepresented populations, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186445

Scholarships and Mentorships to South Carolina and Ontario Black Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Scholarships of $5,000 and in-kind support to South Carolina and Ontario Black or mixed race Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students to promote career advancement in the digital marketing field. In addition to the scholarship, participants will receive individualiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 213923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams for studies related to early childhood education. The purpose of funding is to further the understanding of the education of children from birth to age eight, using the principles of Froebelia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773

Grants to USA Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 05/24/26

Grants to USA and territories individuals, organizations, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for initiatives to enhance local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that will have a positive impact on animals, people, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228763

Grants to California Artists and Arts Organizations in Eligible Regions for Professional Devel...

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California artists and arts organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help applicants grow their businesses, advance their abilities in the arts, and increase their professional capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205186

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379

Grants to Michigan Physicians for Research Projects to Improve Health Care

Deadline: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 05/27/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan physicians for research projects aimed at improving health care. Applicants must submit a concept paper before applying. Funding is intended to support feasibility studies, pilot studies, or small research projects that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 187823

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Preeclampsia

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-stage investigators and researchers for studies related to preeclampsia. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for research that addresses he...

GrantWatch ID#: 213150

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Research to Improve the Health of Pregnant Women,...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link...

GrantWatch ID#: 186155

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, CBOs, and Teachers for Educational Programming

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona teachers, schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support educational programs for youth ages 5–18. Activities should align with th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222619

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Artists for Arts Projects

Deadline: 07/06/26 Conference Date: 06/03/26

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa individual artists in eligible regions for innovative art projects that engage the community. Projects promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion are encouraged. Funding is available for project research, development, and creation. Arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 193270

Grants to Washington School-Bus Owners, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Buses

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to Washington owners of school bus fleets, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to promote clean transportation systems. Funding is intended to implement the transition to zero-emission school buses. Additional funding is available for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204224

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Psychologists for Research Related to Di...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $21,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists for psychology research projects related to discrimination and prejudice based on sexual orientation. Priority is given to research projects that address stigmas that are interse...

GrantWatch ID#: 224470

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist for Research Related t...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Fellowship with a stipend of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue dissertation research projects related to discrimination and prejudice based on sexual orientation. Priority is given to research projects that address stigmas that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224471

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Digital Finance Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for digital financial inclusion projects. Funding is intended to support work that addresses barriers to accessing and using digital financial systems, including high transaction costs, limited documentatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210586

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, Individuals, and CBOs to Promot...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Research Related to Child Psycho...

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for research related to child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early-career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694