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675 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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675 grants found

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Promote Social Change

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to promote social change in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that promote environmental, economic, and social justice, as well as redistributing wealth, power, and resources. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193776

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Benefit Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit individuals with developmental disabilities. Areas of interest include housing, crisis prevention, inclusion, transportation, and inclusion within the community...

GrantWatch ID#: 215680

Grants to Ontario Artists, Collectives, and Nonprofits for Arts-Based Community Engagement Pro...

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artist collectives, and individual artists in eligible locations for activities that engage communities through the arts. New applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 220558

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits Serving Residents for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/04/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Priority will be given to applicants working in the areas of early childhood education and care, racial justice, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 204856

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Improve the Quality of Life in El...

Deadline: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and religious and educational institutions for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff and submit a preliminary application prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175210

Grants and Technical Assistance to USA City and County Governments for Financial Empowerment

Deadline: 08/20/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants and technical assistance to USA city and county governments for financial empowerment initiatives. Funding supports the development of strategic plans, community engagement, and policies that improve financial stability, expand wealth-building opportunities...

GrantWatch ID#: 200670

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Children and Families

Deadline: 08/30/26 Conference Date: 08/05/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support children and families. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the areas of interest, including but not limited to health, mental health, economic mobility, workf...

GrantWatch ID#: 222222

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts & humanities, community improvement, culture & diversity, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 218498

Grants to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Gender Equity

Deadline: 08/31/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote equity for women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations serving systemically underserved popul...

GrantWatch ID#: 156525

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26 LOI Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community projects in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177338

Grants to Virginia Agencies to Prevent Hate Crimes Against Nonprofits and Institutions

Deadline: 08/18/26 Conference Date: 08/06/26

Grants to Virginia government agencies and nonprofit organizations to prevent hate crimes. Funding is intended to minimize bias-motivated incidents by supporting institutions and/or nonprofits within a locality that may be at risk for targeted, bias-motivated viol...

GrantWatch ID#: 195291

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Benefit Children Affected by Substance Abuse

Deadline: 08/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, child welfare agencies, and administrative offices of relevant courts, in partnership with tribes and other agencies, to benefit children affected by substance abuse. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 128909

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support both general and capital requests within a broad range of interests. Focus areas include arts and culture, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 180366

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Be...

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 209755

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Compete for Social Change Ideas

Deadline: 08/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International high school, college, and university students to participate in a competition for presenting innovative ideas on how to create change. Students will compete for prizes based on essays or video presentations that addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 222381

Grants to Iowa and Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, CBOs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/07/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210857

Scholarship to USA Medical Students for Professional and Educational Advancement

Deadline: 08/09/26

Scholarship to USA medical students for professional and educational advancement. The scholarship is intended to support students with financial. The goal of the program is to support medical practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds in order to better suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 229751

Grants to Ohio Groups of Residents for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio groups of residents for projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots community projects that benefit residents and promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 173429

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Community Arts Projects

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of $2,000 to Minnesota individual artists for community arts projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with artist time, materials, and essential project costs. The grant seeks to strengthen relationships and networks, create safe spaces f...

GrantWatch ID#: 194665

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Girls and Women

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote social justice and address disparities that affect women and girls. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote smar...

GrantWatch ID#: 210109

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental and...

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International individuals and teams for projects addressing challenges affecting society and the environment. Funding is intended for innovative solutions to concerns regarding community activation, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 210346

Grants to New York City Nonprofits to Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for initiatives to combat health disparities experienced by underserved communities. Funding is available for activities to benefit recent immigrants, low-income neighborhoods, and communities of color. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 221782

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs to Address and Prevent Tobacco Use

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, community-based entities, and government agencies to address substance use. Funding is intended to conduct tobacco/e-cigarette prevention programs, and/or implement policy, systems, or environmental chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222660

Grants to Connecticut, New Jersey, and Rhode Island Scientists for Disease Research Projects

Deadline: 08/11/26

Grants to Connecticut, New Jersey, and Rhode Island early-career scientists working at nonprofit research, medical, or academic institutions for disease research. The purpose of the program is to support pilot studies and research in a variety of disciplines. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 190060

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Improve Native Health Services

Deadline: 09/03/26 Conference Date: 08/11/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tribal entities to improve health services for American Indians. The purpose of this program is to improve access to dental, medical, and mental health care for American Indian individuals who do not live within the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160601

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Holiday Programs and Outreach

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the winter season for the most underprivileged residents of the counties through holiday pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 166360

Grant to a Washington Nonprofit for Advocacy to Promote Equity for Women

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grant to a Washington nonprofit organization for advocacy efforts related to promoting equity for women and girls throughout the state. Funding is intended for multi-year social change projects that foster structural change for women and girls most impacted by ine...

GrantWatch ID#: 176444

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators to Develop Educational Systems Research...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to plan large-scale studies on developing equitable educational systems. Applicants must submit an Intent to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208685

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for STEM Initiatives for Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/14/27 Conference Date: 08/12/26 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and universities for STEM initiatives serving women and girls. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175529

Grants to Minnesota and North Dakota Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota and North Dakota nonprofit organizations to support programming for women and girls in eligible locations. New applicants and activities receive preference. Funding is intended for programs and projects that promote social justi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174143

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve the Health and ...

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the health and wellness of local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proposals benefitting underserved, vul...

GrantWatch ID#: 177858

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and For-Profits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of charitable activities, including those in the focus areas of community, human services, health, education, athl...

GrantWatch ID#: 183839

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit and faith-based organizations for initiatives to benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended to support programming and capacity building activities. Eligible proposals aim to address the needs of LGBTQ+ communities throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 207368

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/13/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and public agencies to improve the health and well-being of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before applying. Funding is intended for projects that address health issues, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210073

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri organizations in eligible counties for capacity-building activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations that advance economic mobility in the region through three focus areas: career and workforce devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 216652

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Support Operations

Deadline: 09/01/26 Conference Date: 08/13/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving eligible communities to support operations. Applicants must attend an information session prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance racial, economic, and social justice by providing s...

GrantWatch ID#: 155676

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Improve the Local Qu...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education and youth, arts and cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177498

In-Kind Assistance to Arizona Organizations to Help With Community Projects

Deadline: 08/14/26

In-kind assistance of volunteer services to Arizona organizations for activities that positively impact communities in eligible locations. The program allows organizations to submit project ideas within the focus areas of education, financial wellness, equity, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 203923

Grants to USA Organizations for Research to Effect Positive Social Change

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified organizations for sociology research projects with the potential to promote social change. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on improving systems and ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 204312

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Capacity-Building Efforts

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to build capacity and strengthen operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits improve their ability to achieve long-te...

GrantWatch ID#: 204689

Grants to California Organizations, Individuals, and Groups to Support Equity in the Justice S...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to California organizations, individuals, and groups for initiatives that support equity within the criminal justice system in eligible regions. Funding is available for events, program support, and addressing racial inequities in marginalized communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213943

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, social and health equity, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 218191

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Wisconsin and Iowa organizations for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist organizations and programs that create structural and systemic change in underserved and marginalized communities. Eligible projects pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 219631

Grants to Minnesota School Districts for Gender-Neutral Restrooms

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Minnesota school districts, tribal schools, and cooperative units to repurpose space for single-user, gender-neutral restrooms. Funding is intended for the construction and remodeling of restrooms. This program is designed to optimize accessibility of re...

GrantWatch ID#: 223318

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities for the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for projects that contribute to the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 145775

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health and Human Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the health and human services needs of local residents in eligible locations. Some organizations are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 168569

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Marginalized Populations

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit historically marginalized populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC); women and girls, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 172666

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programming and Organizational Support

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for program and organizational assistance. Funding is intended to support general operating expenses and innovative programs that benefit underserved communities in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173338