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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 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

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and CBOs for Community Events

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, faith-based entities, community groups, and other organizations for events that strengthen the local community. The fund will only support programs, activities, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 203274

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic nee...

GrantWatch ID#: 207042

Grants to USA BIPOC Residents in Eligible States to Assist in Purchasing a Home

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania residents to assist in purchasing a home in eligible regions. This grant promotes housing justice by offering funds for down payments to qualifying BIPOC residents who are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207999

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for general operational support, as well as programs and activities that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding priority is intended for projects within the focus areas of women and girls, animal welfare, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209812

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Mental Health of Young People of Color

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210666

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote social justice. Funding is intended to support the operations of nonprofits that work to address racial inequities and provide critical resources to BIPOC and other groups who...

GrantWatch ID#: 212813

Grants to Massachusetts Agencies and Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts government agencies and nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and engagement with the community, and remove barriers to community-based...

GrantWatch ID#: 219575

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipal and First Nation governments, and First Nations to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is available to applicants that make their services available to all residents, improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 224554

Grants to Iowa Organizations Serving Eligible Locations to Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Grants to Iowa organizations serving eligible locations to strengthen local communities. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Eligible initiatives include community health, workforce development, cultivating an inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 147334

Grants to Massachusetts Grassroots Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Social Activism Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Massachusetts grassroots nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for social activism projects. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address the root causes of poverty and injustice, as well as projects that encourage loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 168270

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174591

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Arts Programs That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for arts programs that promote social justice and address disparities. Funding is intended for long-term and short-term projects that focus on the arts, human rights, and racial equity. The Foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175275

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice and Improve Underserved Co...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for a wide variety of focus areas and may be used for both programmatic support and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175634

Grants to New York Organizations, Businesses, Groups, and Individuals to Improve the Quality o...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to New York organizations, small businesses, groups, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support small, grassroots initiatives that will contribute to increased self...

GrantWatch ID#: 176644

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Businesses for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta registered organizations, charities, and businesses for projects that improve the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities and programs in a range of focus areas, including neighborhood beautification, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199477

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Black-Led Nonprofits, Black Artists, and Collectives for...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $15,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind support to Ontario Black-led nonprofit organizations and Black professional artists and collectives in eligible regions for career advancement activities. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 207136

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Real Esta...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Est...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for environmental initiatives in the real estate industry. Funding is intended for academic faculty, students, real estate managers, tenants, and building owners. Preference will be given to prop...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA researchers for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended for individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners. Eligible proposals are ali...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and Health Regions for Activitie...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $35,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipalities, First Nations, schools, and health regions for activities to benefit the community. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212346

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher for Studies on Health and Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International researcher for outstanding health-based studies related to social justice. The awards are intended for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of individuals facing health disparities world...

GrantWatch ID#: 215040

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects to Meet Community ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for projects to meet community needs. Funding is intended for activities serving under-resourced communities, and with a focus on STEM education and workforce readiness. Projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220740

Grants to Arizona Organizations to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind support to Arizona organizations to promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that educate, inform, or expand understanding of different experiences within the community that are no...

GrantWatch ID#: 222620

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, environment, education, youth, civic and community services and amenit...

GrantWatch ID#: 159530

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit and Empower Local Women and...

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies for programs and services that benefit local women and girls. New applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175968

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives

Deadline: 12/17/26 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174660

Grants to Canada Indigenous Nonprofits, Charities, and Groups for Indigenous-Led Programs

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada Indigenous nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and community groups for Indigenous-led programs. Funding areas of interest include health and mental health, education, the environment, and technology. The purpose of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 205320

Grants to British Columbia Charitable Organizations to Meet the Needs of Families and Children...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia charitable organizations for programs and projects that address the needs of at-risk families and children in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143835

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Psychologists and Graduate Students for Projects Rela...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists and graduate students affiliated with nonprofit institutions and government agencies for projects in the area of social justice. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects that aim to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 207357

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Address Community Needs and Stren...

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, youth and children, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175234

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Enhance the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia registered nonprofit societies to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects, activities, minor capital projects and purchases, small events, and services that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147720

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits and Qualified Donees to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations and qualified donees for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, environment, social services, medical services, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152881

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Districts, and Tribes for Projects that Enhance Wat...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, resource conservation districts, and tribes for projects that enhance the water quality of designated watersheds and their ecosystems. Priority will be given to projects that benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 172457

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York Young Adults in Eligible Counties for Inter...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York teens, young adults, and groups in eligible counties for international humanitarian projects. Funding is intended to support community service projects to promote justice and peace. Eligible applicants are student...

GrantWatch ID#: 177710

Grants to Yukon Community Groups, Commercial Organizations, and Schools in Eligible Regions to...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Yukon community groups, business organizations, and schools in eligible regions for environmental sustainability projects that benefit local residents. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for origi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181537

Grants to Massachusetts Public School Districts and Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Improve Ed...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts public school districts and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to improve education for underserved students. Funding is intended to support students from low-income families and BIPOC students. Applicants must serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214727

Grants to Pennsylvania Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible locations for projects that promote growth and strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to address inequitable access to capital and historical disparities, to build wealth in local communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216780

Grants to Virginia Library Staff to Provide Equitable Learning Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Virginia librarians and library media specialists for programs that provide inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support students with a broad range of abilities, communities, backgrounds, and learning styles. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 209819

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA Scholars to Conduct Research Studies on the Causes of Inequity

Deadline: 02/22/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants to USA scholars to conduct original research on the causes of inequity. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support studies investigating the contributing factors, causes, and effects of ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175588

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Tribes and Nonprofits for Social Action Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208765

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Product Purchases to Address Youth Develop...

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Grants to British Columbia Charities and Donees to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations to support projects and groups that serve and empower local youth. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for young residents and to expand opportunities for civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188273

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases, skill development, and training opportunities. Grants should serve many and not just a few. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 215699

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities to Address Community Needs in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to food insecurity, inclusivity, clean water, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217238

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs to Improve Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and well-being of communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life and health of residents, particularly for underserved populations. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 187712

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, welfare, humanities, and conservation. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 202602