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686 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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686 grants found

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve Conditions and Address Inequi...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts nonprofit community organizations to improve the quality of life and address inequities for older adults. Funding is intended to support general operational and capacity building expenses...

GrantWatch ID#: 218750

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/25/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of youth development, arts and culture, arch...

GrantWatch ID#: 224226

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities and Qualified Donees to Enhance Local Communities

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents and local communities. Funding is intended to support activities that strengthen communities and embrace diversity. App...

GrantWatch ID#: 158175

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for capacity-building projects, small capital purchases, and programmatic expenses. Focus areas for this year include housing, equity...

GrantWatch ID#: 175352

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Activities That Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for community organizing activities that engage and benefit underserved populations in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 201291

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Civic Participation and Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for activities that engage residents, promote civic participation, and advance positive change in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 201293

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities to Address Communit...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address critical needs, including housing, education, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 218698

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects such as building renovations, new construction, land acquisition, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218699

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Disadvantaged Children and Youth

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for education-related programs and projects that improve the lives of low-income, underserved, and disadvantaged children and youth. Funding is intended to support efforts to eliminate disparities in education for these ...

GrantWatch ID#: 124989

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 129040

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Public Institutions in Eligible Regions to Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and public institutions to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas of focus: health, wellness, human services, education, community development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 132658

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees for projects that enhance the community and address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas include education; arts and culture; diversity, equity, inclusio...

GrantWatch ID#: 152914

Grants to USA High School and Nonprofit Youth Football Programs to Promote the Sport of Footba...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and high school and youth football organizations to promote the sport of football among young people across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach....

GrantWatch ID#: 161136

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 New York Nonprofit for Programs that Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended for opportunities that promote academic achievement, economic self-sufficiency, equity and social justice, physical and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 182584

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 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 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 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 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 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