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703 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 Arizona Nonprofits for Projects Benefiting Black and African American Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations to benefit Black and African American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits' general operations, with priority given to those not previously funded. Applicant must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 228496
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Substance Use Treatment and Prevention

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and behavioral health providers for substance use treatment and prevention programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand available resources and improve health equity. Funded programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 228605
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Recreational Trails

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and tribes to improve trails for recreational use. Funding is available for trails that offer nonmotorized and motorized use, including horseback riding, hiking, snowmobi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228705

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Address Community Health and Health Equity

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

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 Washington, DC Artists, Curators, and Nonprofits to Create and Display Artwork

Deadline: 06/29/26 Conference Date: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Washington, DC artists, curators, arts-related professionals, and nonprofit organizations to create and display artwork in a local or online gallery. Funding is intended to support the development and presenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 190801

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 and Canada Principal Investigators to Promote Equality in Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 06/16/26 Conference Date: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada principal investigators at clinics to promote equality in Parkinson's research for underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to designate research participant coordinators to assist patient and caregiver participation in studies, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228693

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
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Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for capacity-building projects, small capital purchases, and programmatic expenses. Focus areas for this year include housing, equity...

GrantWatch ID#: 175352
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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 Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26 Conference Date: 05/18/26 LOI Date: 06/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations focused on at least one of the follow...

GrantWatch ID#: 174553

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

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Historical Documentation of Underrepresented Groups

Deadline: 06/02/26 LOI Date: 05/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, archives, historical societies, libraries, IHEs, and religious institutions to hold, collect, and make available historical and cultural resources addressing traditionally unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 168960
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Grants to Saskatchewan Cultural Organizations and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and Tribal entities for activities that address critical needs. Funding is intended to support grassroots, innovative cultural projects that respond to emergent needs or changes in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213090
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve the Health and ...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the health and wellness of local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proposals benefitting underserved, vul...

GrantWatch ID#: 177858
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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
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Grants to USA IHEs for Equal Opportunity Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to increase capacity to address workforce development equity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support skill development and increase the ab...

GrantWatch ID#: 191154
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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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote the Use of Technology by People with Disabilities

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $70,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to promote the use of technology among people with disabilities. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that support technology and disability justice. Eligible projects focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 228500

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits for Projects, Programs, and Events

Deadline: 07/09/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs that benefit local residents. Some applicants must attend a mandatory information session prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for operating support, project...

GrantWatch ID#: 146435

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

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

Deadline: 06/11/26 Conference Date: 05/20/26 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 Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Health Centers to Address Mental Health Conc...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, health facilities, and faith-based entities to address behavioral health inequities. Applicants must watch an information webinar before applying. Funding is intended to improve mental health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197754

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities related to the arts, education, environment, human services, health, social justice, and youth development. All pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178072

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to provide legal aid programs and services that benefit lawyers and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support established or new law-related projects. The goal of the funding program is to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 180508

Grants and In-Kind Support to Illinois Nonprofits to Enhance Maternal Health Care and Equity i...

Deadline: 09/04/26 LOI Date: 05/22/26

Grants of $30,000 and in-kind support to Illinois nonprofit organizations to enhance equity and access to maternal health care in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating support. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181396

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and IHEs for Arts Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and museums for arts activities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in the areas of arts, culture, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186476

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for programs that promote social justice and benefit minority populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of youth leadership, inclusiveness, and transformative activism...

GrantWatch ID#: 209290

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 USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

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 Alberta Nonprofits and For-Profits for Projects that Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta nonprofit and for-profit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance the community. Funding is intended for large-scale transformative projects that foster economic development, strengthen capacity, promote in...

GrantWatch ID#: 204877

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Human Services Initiatives to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofits in eligible locations for human services activities that strengthen local communities. First-time applicants must complete an organizational assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended to reduce poverty, address food insecurity, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227481

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

Deadline: 06/05/26 Conference Date: 05/27/26

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 Manitoba Registered Charities and Schools to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities and schools to benefit families and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote healthy development, increase life skills, and provide local youth and children with opportunities to grow, learn, and give bac...

GrantWatch ID#: 171277

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 Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Educational Events that Promote Diversity and Inclusivity

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for events and activities that promote education, inclusiveness, and diversity in eligible regions. Funding is intended for educational high-impact community events that are free and open to the public...

GrantWatch ID#: 194370

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

Deadline: 05/28/26

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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and CBOs for Children's Education and Spor...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and CBOs for initiatives to promote education and sports for children in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve educational outcomes for children in grades K through 12. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 224525

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Improve the Local Qu...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177498

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital, operating, and program expenses. Focus areas include education, culture, health, youth, community development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180456

Grants to Minnesota Local and Tribal Governments to Rehabilitate Commercial Sites

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota local and tribal units of government to improve industrial premises and commercial buildings in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to upgrade and transform sites into usable commercial locations that contribute to the econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 184229

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 Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Promote Economic Developm...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for projects that promote economic development within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for educational activities, research studies, and development-focused...

GrantWatch ID#: 191232

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Professional Training Opportunit...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and governmental entities to provide professional training opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations with industry sectors to support job creation or retention. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 191234

Grants to Minnesota Businesses for Mineral Exploration Projects

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota businesses for exploratory mineral drilling and analysis projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding priority is intended for projects that serve BIPOC communities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197258