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687 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 Ontario Trade and Event Nonprofits for Capacity-Building and Business Development

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for capacity-building and business development activities. Funding is available for events, activities, and initiatives to enhance growth in specific creative industries. Projects should ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 175127
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Schools to Benefit the Jewish Community

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to Colorado faith-based nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit the Jewish community in eligible counties. Funding may be used for general operating support or programming. Areas of interest include community engagement, combating antisemitism, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 202910
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community-Based Events

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations to strengthen base-building and community organizing efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist communities that address structural drivers of mental health, substance us...

GrantWatch ID#: 230853

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Activities

Deadline: 09/03/26 Conference Date: 07/22/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, community and environmental groups, and IHEs for activities to protect the environment. Funding is intended to encourage community engagement, restoration projects, and out...

GrantWatch ID#: 174374

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 07/22/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that improve educational access, student success, and family support in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 184636

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Environment and Social Justice Projects

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based entities for environmental and social justice programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-driven projects that contribute to a reduction in gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 192394

Grants to Washington Civil Legal Aid Organizations for Programs to Combat Racism

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 07/23/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Washington civil legal aid organizations for projects and programs to combat racism and prejudice. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to programs to benefit groups that have not histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 204833

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote the stewardship of lands, with a focus on advocacy, cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 179260

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Wellness

Deadline: 07/31/26 LOI Date: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote mental, physical, and social wellness. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 202981

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

Deadline: 08/21/26 LOI Date: 07/24/26

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

Fellowships to USA Individuals for Professional Development in the Field of Video Production

Deadline: 07/24/26

Fellowships to USA qualifying individuals for professional development in the field of video production. The program is designed for individuals who have experience with video editing. Fellows will participate in a paid 14-week fellowship and will benefit from men...

GrantWatch ID#: 213148

Grants to USA IHE's to Honor Eligible College Students and Graduates

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA colleges and universities to honor and recognize eligible college graduates. Funding is intended for celebrations, campaigns, and initiatives recognizing first-generation college students and graduates. Funds may be used to invite spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 230094

Grants to New York City Organizations to Maintain and Enhance Outdoor Recreational Areas

Deadline: 08/14/26 Conference Date: 07/24/26

Grants to New York City organizations to maintain and enhance outdoor recreational areas. Funding may be used for programs related to arts and culture, environmental action, health and wellness, open space stewardship, organizational development, and youth develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 189829

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Fund Loans to Cannabis Microbusinesses

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to fund loans to eligible microbusinesses. Funding is intended to provide loans to Social Equity Applicants intending to open new cannabis businesses. This program aims to support job creation, with an emphasis on commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 219662

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Addressing Violence Against Women

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, tribal governments and organizations, hospitals, agencies, and other programs and service providers for projects that support female victims of violence. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 146558

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Tax-Exempt Institutions for Programs that Strengthen Local C...

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt institutions, including government agencies, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions, for programs that foster strong, vibrant communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff...

GrantWatch ID#: 149937

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286

Grants to Maryland Humanities Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 07/29/26

Grants of $5,000 to Maryland humanities nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Priority will be given to organizations that serve historically underserved communities. Organizations may use the funds to cover any form of general operating expense. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204631

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Implement State-Wide Systemic Reform

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, religious entities, and government agencies for programs that help to implement state-wide systemic reform. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of environment, public e...

GrantWatch ID#: 173431

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Educational Events that Promote Diversity and Inclusivity

Deadline: 07/30/26

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

Grant to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $7,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, governmental units, and faith-based entities in eligible regions to promote diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice. Funding is intended to highlight past efforts and encourage and support future work. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198710

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Cultural Facilities

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit arts, cultural, heritage, science, and historic preservation organizations and government agencies to renovate cultural structures and spaces in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218158

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

Deadline: 07/30/26

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 to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/13/27 Conference Date: 07/30/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits, including municipalities, schools, IHEs, and hospitals, to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for general operations, projects, and programs in the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 138242

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Needs of the Local Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Areas of interest include youth advocacy, access to the arts, and environmental justice. Eligible uses of funding include ongoing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149145

Grants to British Columbia First Nations Entities for Workforce Expansion Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations organizations, communities, and schools for workforce expansion initiatives. Funding is intended to promote education and skill-building efforts, introduce youth to a wide range of career options, and help First Nations you...

GrantWatch ID#: 163554

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Capital Projects and Initiatives in Eligible Commun...

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities for capital projects, programs, projects, and initiatives to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the Foundation and submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 165737

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Disparities in African American Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to strengthen African American communities in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for programs and projects that reduce inequities in the Afri...

GrantWatch ID#: 171155

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address community needs. Transformative programs are enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 173158

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

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 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 li...

GrantWatch ID#: 173596

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Address Community Integration and Housing for People with IDD

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to address barriers to community integration and housing for residents with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Funding is intended for activities including providing technical support to lawmakers, educating polic...

GrantWatch ID#: 199131

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Advance Diversity in the Fields of Entrepreneurship and Investments

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in entrepreneurship and investments. Applicants must submit an expression of interest before applying. Funding is intended to empower a more diverse group of investors through five key areas: regional revi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201347

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits to Benefit Disadvantaged Individuals

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that benefit disadvantaged individuals and that provide emergency disaster relief. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that help individuals become self-suf...

GrantWatch ID#: 203462

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Equity in Maternal Healthcare

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance equity in healthcare and improve maternal and child health. Funding is intended to support initiatives that reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and reduce the rates of both preterm births and cesare...

GrantWatch ID#: 204624

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Facilities to Address the Needs of In...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs, K-12 schools, and school districts to address the needs of children and youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in eligible regions. Eligible programs and projects must take plac...

GrantWatch ID#: 204643

Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits Serving BIPOC Residents

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland small, local nonprofit organizations working to promote financial security and economic justice for BIPOC residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operational support. Eligible organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209723

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

Deadline: 07/31/26

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 ov...

GrantWatch ID#: 212568

Grants to USA Youth Sports Organizations to Foster Diversity and Accessibility in Lacrosse

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA youth-serving sports organizations to foster diversity and accessibility in the sport of lacrosse. Funding is intended for projects to enable individuals with disabilities to participate as well as for projects that promote accessibility and inclusiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 213489

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

Deadline: 07/31/26

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

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Teams for Outstanding...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220082

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Undergraduate Psychology Students from Underrep...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students from underrepresented communities of color to pursue degrees in psychology. The purpose of the scholarship program is to support students seeking a psychology degree in clinical psycho...

GrantWatch ID#: 224480

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Individuals for Economic, Environmental, and Gender Justice

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and organizations for economic justice, environmental justice, and gender justice projects. Funding supports innovative advocacy, research, implementation efforts, and other initiatives that promote meaningful social chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 230237

Grants to Alaska, Arizona, and Washington Nonprofits to Address Societal Issues

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to Alaska, Arizona, and Washington nonprofit organizations for programs that address societal issues. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects in areas that include, but are not limited to, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 230605

Grants to Colorado Entities for Arts and Cultural Projects Addressing Social Issues

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, artists, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for arts projects that propose solutions to social issues. Funding is intended for projects bringing together organizations, artists, and communities to fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197462

Grants to Nebraska and Iowa Nonprofits for Activities to Advance Social Justice

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nebraska and Iowa nonprofit organizations for activities to advance social and racial justice in eligible locations. Focus areas include maternal health, behavioral and mental health, neighborhoods and housing, and economic opportunities...

GrantWatch ID#: 170950

Grants to Vermont and New Jersey Nonprofits to Provide Educational and Developmental Programmi...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Vermont and New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to provide educational and developmental programming and services for children. Priority will be given to early childhood programs, activities benefiting underserved areas and population...

GrantWatch ID#: 171608

Grant to a Kentucky Nonprofit or Agency for Programs to Benefit Women and Children

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grant to a Kentucky nonprofit organization or government agency for activities that benefit women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to develop new programs or expand or modify existing programs. Projects should improve the quality of life for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174402

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Corporations, and Foundations in Eligible Counties for Com...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, corporations, trusts, funds, and operating foundations in eligible counties for activities that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support a wide range of program areas, fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177469

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Improve Community Health

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focusing on issues that influence health, such as socioeconomic status, social support networks, access to resources, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 181969