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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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687 grants found

Grants to USA Newspapers and Newspaper Associations to Promote the Advancement of the Newspape...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA newspapers and newspaper associations for initiatives that promote the advancement of the newspaper industry. Funding is intended for programs that support the creation of sustainable business models, educational activities for the advancement of lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 199394

Grants to Colorado Black-Led Nonprofits to Promote Social and Racial Justice

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black populations for programs and projects to promote economic development, improve health outcomes, encourage social justice, and preserve Black culture and history. Funding is intended for general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 205438

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Groups to Strengthen Indigenous Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota individuals and small groups to strengthen community and culture among Indigenous peoples in eligible locations. Funding is intended for supplies, materials, space rental, food, and compensation for program organizers and Indige...

GrantWatch ID#: 206193

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Welfare of People of Color and Disadvantaged Popu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit people of color and other underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the economic, social, and educational welfare...

GrantWatch ID#: 209787

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210035

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Support Peace Initiatives and the Env...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support innovative projects focusing on the environment and peace initiatives. Funding is intended for small or emerging organizations that lack support from other sources. Areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 218841

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Enhance the Well-Being and Sustainability of the Local Community

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the well-being and sustainability of the local community in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Focus areas include youth, environmental resil...

GrantWatch ID#: 220855

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribal Entities for Environmental and Socia...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, and tribal entities for environmental projects and social justice activities. Funding is intended to support community land programs that increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 222959

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Promote Education, Social Justice, and Community Sustaina...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community sustainability. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 223087

Opportunity for Canada Clinical Researchers to Participate in a Breast Cancer Research Contest

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for Canada clinical researchers and research teams to participate in a contest focused on innovative breast cancer research. The purpose of the contest is to recognize exceptional skill in the following priority areas: equitable access, patient-centere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231183

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes and Address Social Disparities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes and address social disparities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects that advance health equity. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202706

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

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

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 New York City Community-Based Nonprofits Serving Youth for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants and in-kind support to New York City community-based nonprofit organizations to support operations and capacity building. Funding is intended for applicants that provide programming to children and youth from underserved populations and work to reduce inequ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186631

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

Deadline: 09/17/26

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 Pennsylvania Health Systems and Medical Groups to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Pennsylvania health systems and medical specialty groups affiliated with the funding source to improve health outcomes and advance health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote original and creative approaches to care delivery that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209760

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Arts and Culture Enrichment Activities

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural activities that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote the work of local artists, support organizational effectiveness, and provide cultural experience...

GrantWatch ID#: 178526

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Multiple States

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of hunger relief, nutrition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 200094

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/18/26

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the health and well-being of local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address a range of community health concerns, including but not limited to health equity, prevention, conti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210019

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Conditions and Address Inequi...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts nonprofit community organizations to improve the quality of life and address inequities for older adults. Funding is intended to support general operational and capacity building expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 218750

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of youth development, arts and culture, arch...

GrantWatch ID#: 224226

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees to Enhance Local Communities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents and local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen communities and embrace diversity. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 158175

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

Deadline: 09/21/26

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

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address the needs of women and girls in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and projects that empower and support women and girls. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 181707

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Professional Development in the Heritage F...

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington nonprofit heritage and historical organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset costs of professional development activities in the heritage sector. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 200520

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

Deadline: 09/23/26

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: 09/23/26

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: 09/23/26

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 Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Activities That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for community organizing activities that engage and benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 201291

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Civic Participation and Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for activities that engage residents, promote civic participation, and advance positive change in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201293

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 09/23/26

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: 09/23/26

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: 09/23/26

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 Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Communit...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address critical needs, including housing, education, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 218698

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects such as building renovations, new construction, land acquisition, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218699

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

Deadline: 09/24/26

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 Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits for Operating Support for Programs to Advance Civic...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of $20,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations for operating support for programs to advance civic engagement, policy change, and advocacy efforts in eligible regions. Funding may be used for any organizational needs, including salaries, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 212279

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

Deadline: 10/29/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

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 Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Water Quality Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, governmental and tribal entities, and IHEs for projects related to water quality in eligible regions. Projects addressing equity and having strong involvement and participation of the community are esp...

GrantWatch ID#: 179821

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for education-related programs and projects that improve the lives of low-income, underserved, and disadvantaged children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts to eliminate disparities in education for these ...

GrantWatch ID#: 124989

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 129040

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Public Institutions in Eligible Regions to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas of focus: health, wellness, human services, education, community development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 132658

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees for projects that enhance the community and address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas include education; arts and culture; diversity, equity, inclusio...

GrantWatch ID#: 152914

Grants to USA High School and Nonprofit Youth Football Programs to Promote the Sport of Footba...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and high school and youth football organizations to promote the sport of football among young people across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach....

GrantWatch ID#: 161136

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Public Service Organizations to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and public service organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to food insecurity, health and mental health, arts and culture, work...

GrantWatch ID#: 164740

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support requests within the focus areas of inclusion, youth, animals, and the environment. Applications should demonstrate how the grant will be used to...

GrantWatch ID#: 165731

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding can be used for purchasing land and buildings, construction, refurbishment, renovation, or the creation or enhancement of spaces open to the public. Projects must meet an ur...

GrantWatch ID#: 166072

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Promote Intercultural and Global Und...

Deadline: 01/30/27 LOI Date: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that advance international, global, and intercultural understanding. Applicants must submit a brief proposal before submitting a full application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 173082

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for programs, activities, and events that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to support community development initiatives, particular...

GrantWatch ID#: 175144

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Youth, Health, and Wellness Progr...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofits, K-12 schools, school districts, municipalities, and faith-based organizations to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that develop youth potential and promote equitable health and we...

GrantWatch ID#: 178588