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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 California Nonprofits and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities for housing development projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219896

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 Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that promote self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of workforce development, active learning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177475

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Address Climate Change and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for activities that address climate impact while furthering social and racial justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for training, events, small projects, grant writing support, and other activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 198658

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 to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

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

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

Awards to USA Youth and Youth Groups for Human Rights Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Awards of $500 to USA youth and youth groups for human rights contributions. The purpose of the program is to recognize and encourage youth involvement in initiatives that promote human rights values. Eligible nominees are high school aged and their activism is fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 216765

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 Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts-Based Community Programs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and public agencies for arts-based, community-driven programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit communities of color and other historically marginalized communities; pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 182974

Award to a Quebec Artist, Collective, or Organization to Recognize Inclusive Practices

Deadline: 10/02/26

Award of $10,000 to a Quebec qualifying artist, collective, or organization in eligible regions to recognize excellence in the implementation of inclusive practices. The award recipient is either from a culturally diverse or indigenous background, or serves underr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209874

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, Canada, and International Publishing Houses to Support Continued Endeavors

Deadline: 10/04/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International publishing houses to support continued endeavors. Funding is intended to sustain independent artists' book publishers. Priority will be given to publishers that feature underrepresented and emerging artists and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 223833

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Address Poverty

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to serve communities experiencing poverty. Funding is intended to support projects and events, outreach, training, workshops, celebrations, and other activities that address poverty. Activities shoul...

GrantWatch ID#: 227255

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Youth Development and Environmental Programs

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for projects that address identified needs in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs that benefit youth and improve environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 161711

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 California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to British Columbia Entities for Arts Projects Promoting Diversity

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to British Columbia registered charities, nonprofit societies, co-ops, individuals, and First Nations Band Councils for artistic projects that promote equity and support diversity in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194282

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 Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that promote positive societal change and advance educational opportunities for women and girls. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 173617

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Tribes, and Unincorporated Community Groups for Economic and Commun...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Oregon local government agencies, tribes, and unincorporated community groups to promote economic and community development in eligible locations. Some requests require applicants to contact staff in order to apply. Funding is intended to support plannin...

GrantWatch ID#: 188043

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 Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Health and Wellness in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to address health and wellness needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance access to healthcare, provide early childhood support, prevent violence, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 220579

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 Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government entities for projects to address disparities facing children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health and wellness, and ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 149530

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 Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Public Arts Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for publicly accessible arts programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the arts and increase opportunities for residents to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 179263

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote the Health and Wellness of Local R...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, government entities, and schools to promote health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and organizations addressing the needs of cancer patients and their families,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Religious Organizations, and Schools to Address Community...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, religious organizations, and schools for initiatives that address community health needs in eligible locations. Focus areas include mental health, community safety, chronic disease, acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 179325

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, and Mi’kmaw communities to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist organizations that represent traditionally marginalized populations and celebrate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182399

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs that Address Mental Health and ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to support people with mental health or substance abuse challenges. New applicants must register online prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to allow individuals to access...

GrantWatch ID#: 190265

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community-Based Groups to Improve the Health of B...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based groups for initiatives to improve the health of BIPOC communities. Funding is intended to help build movements to support advocacy and racial and economic justice within the healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 198220