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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 Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Religious Entities to Supp...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous communities, collaboratives, and religious entities to support existing programs that improve the quality of life and promote vibrant communities. Priority areas include active lifestyles, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 175840

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address Local Needs

Deadline: 11/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include youth development, hunger reduction, and families. Eligible applicants are located in Alaska, Arizona, California, Ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 192992

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Disparities in Oral Health

Deadline: 01/04/27 LOI Date: 11/09/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational or research institutions for activities to advance oral health equity. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 160048

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Leadership Training

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible regions for capacity building and leadership centered on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of community development, arts and culture, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 224392

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Library and Archive Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve libraries and library services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning projects, nation...

GrantWatch ID#: 147018

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Professional Development for Library and Archives St...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162207

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Community-Based Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants of up to $25,000 per year to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and government agencies for arts projects that engage and unify the community. Funding is intended for activities that promote economic development and community connectedness. Frequently ref...

GrantWatch ID#: 205757

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that address social disparities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall into the focus areas of climate change and the environment, social justice, and democracy. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 176451

Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Arts Collectives to Improve BPOC Access to Arts Resources

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Saskatchewan artists, collectives, groups, or cultural leaders to improve the availability of arts resources to underserved communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and connections with arts and cultural resources by people of color, specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 215045

Grants to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming Nonprofits and Indigenous Co...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants, in-kind support, and sponsorships to Ontario, Idaho, North Carolina, Ohio, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations, Indigenous communities, and social service organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 215700

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Cities, and HOAs for Tree Management and Planting Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and homeowner associations for tree management and planting projects. Interested applicants must host a site visit prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for projects that...

GrantWatch ID#: 179082

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City nonprofit community and neighborhood-based groups in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that promote racial justice and provide critical resources to BIPOC and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222624

Grants to British Columbia Charities for Community Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for community-based projects that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding areas of interest include health, education, addressing inequalities, and reducing hunger. Eligible projects are t...

GrantWatch ID#: 141371

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits That Support Local Efforts to Improve Community Life

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations that support local efforts to improve community life. The funding source prioritizes programs that cross economic, racial, and ethnic lines. Of special interest are projects focusing on public safety entities, animal r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217534

Grants to Connecticut Agencies for Environmental Projects in Urban Settings

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities and nonprofit organizations for environmental programs and community beautification projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that create, improve, or restore a community garden or urban gree...

GrantWatch ID#: 196781

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Tribes to Address Food Insecurity and Hun...

Deadline: 12/09/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit and tribal organizations, schools, and churches for initiatives in the focus areas of health, social justice, hunger, and food security in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including pilot project...

GrantWatch ID#: 218169

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance Minority Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofits for activities that benefit minority communities and promote racial cooperation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enable people of every race, ethnicity, and background to...

GrantWatch ID#: 177578

Grants to USA Agencies and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Civility

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA agencies and individuals for projects and activities related to the study of civility. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of research and discourse, educational practices, and educational opportunities. The purpose of this ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199847

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Pursue Research in the Humanities

Deadline: 12/15/26

Fellowships of $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects in the humanities. The purpose of the program is for scholars to benefit from the funding source's library of resources to pursue their research. The fellowships will be conduc...

GrantWatch ID#: 205390

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for New Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general support for new projects. Funding is intended to launch new projects, increase organizational capacity, and support grassroots initiatives that work towards positi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230889

Grants to USA, Canada, and International NGOs for General Support for Existing Projects

Deadline: 12/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International non-governmental organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to increase organizational capacity and to strengthen grassroots initiatives that work towards positive environmental, socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 230894

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Strengthen the USA-Israel Relationship, Instill Jewish Pride, and...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 171991

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

Deadline: 12/31/26

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

Deadline: 12/31/26

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

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth With Disabilities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that benefit children and youth with disabilities. Funding is intended for activities and programs that demonstrate inclusiveness, community, and the ability to make an impact. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222252

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

Deadline: 02/01/27 LOI Date: 01/01/27

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 Texas Nonprofits for Programming and Operational Support

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming and general operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in providing services that help to identify and address the root c...

GrantWatch ID#: 178900

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Neighborhoods in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, community groups, and public institutions to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support vulnerable residents, develop underse...

GrantWatch ID#: 181267

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

Deadline: 01/01/27

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 California and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Increase Environmental Adaptability

Deadline: 01/05/27

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: 01/05/27

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: 01/05/27

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

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student to Address DEI in Behavior Analysis

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student to address concerns related to DEI in the field of behavior analysis. Eligible applicants are enrolled in a graduate program in a department of education, behavior science, psychology, or ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 225033

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

Deadline: 01/15/27

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 Michigan Nonprofits for Health-Focused Programs Benefiting Children and Youth

Deadline: 04/15/27 LOI Date: 01/16/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit young people, from birth through age 26. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended to improve the health and health equity of kids. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 219402

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 01/30/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit local youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended to empower young people, help them learn and develop importan...

GrantWatch ID#: 200793

Sponsorships to Arizona Nonprofits and IHEs for Health-Focused Events

Deadline: 01/31/27

Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for events that benefit the community and help to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for charitable events related to the focus areas of chronic health conditions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207374

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Racial Inequities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to address economic and social disparities impacting African-American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new or established collaborative programs that help to achieve racial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170197

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Promote Well-Being and...

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote well-being and justice in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include social justice, education, and the environment. The Foundation provides funding f...

GrantWatch ID#: 221283

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Forest Improvement Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222289

Fellowships to USA Women to Pursue Master's or Professional Degree Studies

Deadline: 02/18/27

Fellowships of up to $20,000 to USA women to pursue master's or professional degree studies. Eligible uses of funding include food, housing, childcare, fees, tuition, and fees related to coursework, including supplies and books. The goal of the program is to promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 193245

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Health and Social Inequities

Deadline: 03/01/27

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

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for High-Impact Community Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/31/27 LOI Date: 03/31/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for high-impact community projects in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to the full application. Focus areas for funding include arts and culture, health and wellness, education, the envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 213601

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Voter Redistricting

Deadline: 04/22/27

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote voter redistricting in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote efforts to advance fair and transparent redistricting, prioritizing residents over partisan interests to strengthen democracy. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 230298

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Public Schools, and Agencies for Projects and Programs that Celebr...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $8,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, public educational institutions, government agencies, and libraries in eligible locations for projects and programs that celebrate diversity and advance human rights. Funding is for education, information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 153378

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

Deadline: 05/28/27

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 Businesses for Mineral Exploration Projects

Deadline: 05/28/27

Grants to Minnesota businesses for exploratory mineral drilling and analysis projects in eligible regions. Applicants must have the required licenses and submit a pre-application to determine eligibility prior to applying. Funding priority is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 197258