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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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703 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Provide Opportunities to Disadvantage...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible regions to benefit underserved children and youth. Funding is intended for expanded or new projects and programs. Capital funding can be requested during thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196611

Award to a Texas Black Author for Exceptional Contributions to Children's Literature

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a Texas author to recognize contributions to advancing diversity and humanity in children's books. The award is intended to honor a Black author for their body of work or a new-talent Black author's debut work. The award acknowledges the author'...

GrantWatch ID#: 210918

Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, Agencies, and Businesses in the Climate Tech Sector to Employ F...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, agencies, and start-ups and businesses in the climate tech sector to employ fellows. Funding is intended to provide work experience, training, and mentoring to fellows from disadvantaged communities. Fellowships should advance climat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214243

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects To Benefit Residents

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, agencies, school districts, faith-based entities, and CBOs for collaborative projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen economically challenged communities a...

GrantWatch ID#: 214705

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to Ontario Tribes and Nonprofits to Promote Sustainability in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability, reconciliation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215861

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Research Related to Economic Mobility

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri IHEs and research institutions for research projects that address issues related to economic mobility in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the design and implementation of research studies that explore entrepreneurship,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216655

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities for housing development projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219896

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that create significant, lasting, and transformational change through innovative responses to today's needs or systematic sol...

GrantWatch ID#: 220001

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Health, Human Services, Community...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that positively impact local communities in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs that assist underrepresented, underprivileged, and underserved children and famili...

GrantWatch ID#: 221093

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization to Improve Maternal Health Care

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization to support efforts to improve maternal health care and address maternal health inequity. Funding is intended to contribute to an organization's progress toward and commitment to the delivery of high-quality hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221619

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and grassroots organizations to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intented to strengthen local food networks. The grant program aims to change systems and dismantle the structures that have created disparitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 227587

Grants to New York Tribal and Nonprofit CBOs to Address Environmental Harms and Risks

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to New York tribal and nonprofit community-based organizations for projects that address public health and environmental concerns in communities. All applicants must register and some must prequalify prior to applying. In addition to addressing exposure to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132131

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/07/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote social justice in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for advocacy and capacity building as well as pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 163196

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Communities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Res...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, health, social services, arts and humanities, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 174600

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 176854

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that promote self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of workforce development, active learning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177475

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Equity and Improve the Quality of Life for Residen...

Deadline: 08/01/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote equity and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health and human services, commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 178051

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs that Provide Equal Access to Education

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote equal access to high-quality education in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The Foundation accepts requests to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197815

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Address Climate Change and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for activities that address climate impact while furthering social and racial justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for training, events, small projects, grant writing support, and other activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 198658

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Health and Social Inequities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that address systemic inequities and benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of food insecurity, healthy aging, and the health needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212378

Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit to Improve Lives of Women and Children

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grant of $5,000 to a New Jersey nonprofit organization to benefit local women and children in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to provide opportunities that will improve the political, health, legal, professional, and educational status of women and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 214156

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Individuals with Vision Impairment

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for assistance and support to individuals with vision impairment. The purpose of the grant program is to assist organizations that enhance the quality of life and alleviate challenges faced by individua...

GrantWatch ID#: 216037

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Address Discrimination and ...

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address discrimination and poverty in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Capital improvements and special projects in the focus areas of edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220219

Grants to California and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Increase Environmental Adaptability

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to increase environmental resilience in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. The funder is particularly interested in solutions for recycling an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220357

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Focus areas include education, homelessness prevention and intervention, visual and performing arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220359

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to empower and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Focus areas of funding include support for domestic violence survivors and single parents, nutrition, social justice, and environmental con...

GrantWatch ID#: 220362

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253

Sponsorships to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 07/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for events that promote health equity. Funding is intended to advance the health and well-being of state residents through online or in-person event...

GrantWatch ID#: 228221

Grants to Indiana and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 10/23/26 Conference Date: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to improve the health and health equity of residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 179988

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Cultural Events in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for culturally related programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote cultural awareness and understanding. The grant program seeks to support initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 225866

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits in Eligible Communities for Projects and Programs to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for projects and programs to benefit local residents. Priority will be given to programs that fall into one of the following categories: community development and relationship building; social awarenes...

GrantWatch ID#: 197500

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Benefit Immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands

Deadline: 07/17/26 LOI Date: 07/06/26

Grants of up to €15,000 to Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to empower and educate young Ethi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179160

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Lawyers, and Law Firms for Justice-Related Lawsuits

Deadline: 08/06/26 LOI Date: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a co...

GrantWatch ID#: 175576

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Broadcasting, Journalism, and Media Projects

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that address critical societal issues. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental challenges. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on equal opportunity for all residents. Preference will be given to low-income and historically disenfr...

GrantWatch ID#: 179492

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve lives by promoting educational opportunities, access to health care, and a more tolerant civil society. The Foundation supports programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 196710

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that all residents have adequate nutritional security to support their health, growth, and well-being. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212652

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Civic Involvement

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212653

Grants to Ontario Charities for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Individuals

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects to improve the quality of life for individuals in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: mental health, wellne...

GrantWatch ID#: 221861

Awards to Maryland Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Recognize Philanthropic Efforts

Deadline: 07/09/26

Awards to Maryland foundations, businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations to recognize exceptional philanthropic efforts. The awards are intended to honor outstanding leadership achievements and dedication to the community. Nominees should demonstr...

GrantWatch ID#: 163624

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote Community Building and Social Justice

Deadline: 08/18/26 LOI Date: 07/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects to promote community building and social justice in eligible regions. Applicants for project and general operating support must submit an LOI prior to applying. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 172777

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043