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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 Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The Fund is interested in proposals that address its four main are...

GrantWatch ID#: 179881

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Residents' Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180040

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Interior Design Research Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International teams for research projects related to interior design. Funding is intended to support projects that produce design principles, tools, and guidelines to benefit designers in the field. Projects will ultimately be developed ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186556

Grants to Michigan and Ohio Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan and Ohio nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include offering support to refugees and immigrants, advancing social justice initiatives, fighting against h...

GrantWatch ID#: 192440

Grants to Connecticut Entities that Help Residents with Disabilities for Capacity Building

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut organizations that provide services for individuals with developmental disabilities for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended to improve programs that promote self-advocacy; educate individuals about their legal r...

GrantWatch ID#: 204546

Awards to USA and Canada Individuals in Recognition of Outstanding Human Rights Work in Mental...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Awards of $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals in recognition of outstanding work championing the rights of individuals with mental health needs. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals who have made great strides in advocating for the human rights of...

GrantWatch ID#: 221750

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Justice and Public Understanding of the Law

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for law-related activities. Applicants must schedule an appointment with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that help to increase public understanding of the law and supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181484

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities in the following focus areas: human services, education, arts, culture...

GrantWatch ID#: 209785

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Community Health Programs

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs to improve community health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding may be used for operating and program expenses. Funding is intended to address health inequities, increase access to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 230500

Residency for a Kentucky Artist to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 08/17/26

Residency for a Kentucky artist to promote artistic development. The residency, including a $2,000 stipend, will support an emerging, feminist, social change artist of any discipline who resides in the state. The program aims to encourage artistic growth by develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230556

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes to Support Community-Led Campaigns

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and Tribes to support community-led campaigns. Funding is intended to further initiatives to ensure a more equitable and just future. Eligible projects include but are not limited to litigation, legislative advocacy, gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230600

Grants to Washington Nonprofit CBOs to Improve Security

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Washington nonprofit community-based organizations to promote security. Funding is intended to help CBOs, particularly in underserved areas, increase and strengthen their safety and resilience. Grants can fund various community needs rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 231340

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations to promote change in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for original programs that address issues related to inequity and injustice. Preference will be given to applicants working in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167198

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 08/19/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants to USA Teachers and School Personnel to Promote Classroom Equity and Understanding

Deadline: 09/15/26 Conference Date: 08/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195873

Grants to Wisconsin and Illinois Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin and Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that address the needs of women and girls in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support services and initiatives in the areas of economic opportunity, health and stab...

GrantWatch ID#: 147529

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Promote Equality and Inclusivity in the Jewish Community

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to promote equality and inclusivity for women and girls in the local Jewish community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that take the needs and concerns of Jewish women and girls into...

GrantWatch ID#: 162533

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that directly support the health, education or soci...

GrantWatch ID#: 196301

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to address healthcare needs. Applicants must contact the program director before applying. Funding is intended for a range of services, including hospice care, cancer treatment, and support for people...

GrantWatch ID#: 219714

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Racial Equity Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for general operating support to address systemic inequities in eligible locations. Funding supports culturally relevant programs, services, and activities that reduce disparities and strengthen organizations serving co...

GrantWatch ID#: 231273

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, capital projects, equipment, capacity building, and direct services. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 169760

Grants to California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and initiatives that address the needs of women and girls and promote social change in eligible locations. Funding is intended for both programming and operating support, and for ongoing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192529

Contract for Services to a Massachusetts Organization to Evaluate a Crisis Response Program

Deadline: 08/21/26

Contract for services to a Massachusetts organization to evaluate a community-led crisis response pilot program in eligible regions. The successful applicant will function as an independent evaluator, assessing and interpreting data and offering community oversigh...

GrantWatch ID#: 231123

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Eligible programs benefit co...

GrantWatch ID#: 156671

Grants to Manitoba Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Projects that Improve Legal Serv...

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to Manitoba organizations, institutions, associations, and individuals for projects that promote law-related services and education. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss the proposal and receive applications before applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209957

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379

Grants to Colorado Artists and Arts Organizations for Arts and Cultural Activities

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Colorado individual artists and arts organizations for arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Projects should enhance the local community or provide some organizational benefit to the individuals they are intended to serve. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 167293

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Healthcare Programs and Youth Development

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations to address healthcare issues and promote youth development in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs that assist underserved populations, children, and their families. Eligible applicants serve residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171700

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Address Health-Related Needs in Rural Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for projects that respond to health-related needs in eligible rural communities. Funding is intended for programs that address health equity in rural areas, including culturally-focused care. Requests wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 186164

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofit Organizations for Community Needs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of arts, education, health, public safety, and recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 190383

Fellowships to California Students, Individuals, and Groups to Support Social Justice Activiti...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Fellowships of up to $14,000 to California students, individuals, and groups for projects that support social justice in eligible regions. Programs and activities should address the advancement of human rights, equity, and fairness. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 209853

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/26/26 LOI Date: 08/29/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to education, organizations serving senior citizens, and specific human services. Successful applicants must use grant fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 171859

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies to Support Inclusion in Athlet...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nations, and municipalities for physical activity programs that promote inclusion. Funding is intended to support improvements to facilities to increase inclusion and access in recreation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177513

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005

Grants to Georgia Public School Teachers to Enhance Academics

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia public school teachers, staff, and administrators in eligible locations for innovative projects related to teaching and learning. Previous grants have been used to promote inclusivity and connection, encourage young musicians, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 165198

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia Nonprofits for P...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 178281

Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools for...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal and governmental agencies, and public schools in eligible counties for efforts to disrupt the transmission of intergenerational poverty. Eligible programs are those that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964

Grants to British Columbia Residents for Inclusive Projects that Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia residents in eligible regions for neighborhood projects to benefit local residents. First-time applicants must complete registration prior to submitting a full application. Funding will be awarded to projects and programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 188262

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

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in E...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Opportunity for International Entrepreneurs for Social and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215166

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Communities to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178244

Grants to Montana Nonprofits Working to Address Systems Change for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to support activities addressing systems change. Funding is intended to assist with the general operating expenses of nonprofits working in the areas of economic development, civic engagement, local food s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178931

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Reduce the Threat of...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 179281

Grants to California Nonprofits to Support Early Childhood Care Providers

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support early childhood education and care programs. Funding is intended to assist childcare providers and to promote programs that benefit children between birth and five years...

GrantWatch ID#: 192437

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Critical Community and Or...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments to address emergency and time-sensitive organizational and community needs. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the well-being of people, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 193856