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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, 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 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 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 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 Wisconsin Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities. Funding is intended to address community needs with projects including, but not limited to, health equity, health literacy, and disease prevention. The Foundation...

GrantWatch ID#: 200293

Grants to Massachusetts Public School Districts and Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Improve Ed...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts public school districts and nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to improve education for underserved students. Funding is intended to support students from low-income families and BIPOC students. Applicants must serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214727

Grants to Pennsylvania Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania small businesses in eligible locations for projects that promote growth and strengthen capacity. Funding is intended to address inequitable access to capital and historical disparities, to build wealth in local communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216780

Grants to Nonprofits in Multiple States for Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California, Colorado, Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that improve educational outcomes for children in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal.Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220024

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Projects Focused on Kidney Disease

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Canada independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to study kidney disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible expenses may include supplies, materials, equipment, payment of laboratory assistants, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174821

Grants to Virginia Library Staff to Provide Equitable Learning Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Virginia librarians and library media specialists for programs that provide inclusive and equitable learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support students with a broad range of abilities, communities, backgrounds, and learning styles. Grants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 209819

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA Scholars to Conduct Research Studies on the Causes of Inequity

Deadline: 02/22/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants to USA scholars to conduct original research on the causes of inequity. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support studies investigating the contributing factors, causes, and effects of ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175588

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Tribes and Nonprofits for Social Action Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208765

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Communities for Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and communities for sports and recreation programs benefiting youth. Funding is intended to allow greater participation in sports activities and development opportunities for Indigenous youth. The majority of sports p...

GrantWatch ID#: 153554

In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits and Schools for Product Purchases to Address Youth Develop...

Deadline: 10/31/26

In-kind grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for product purchases that support food pantries and after-school programming. Funding is intended for organizations that address food insecurity and/or focus on youth development in local c...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Grants to British Columbia Charities and Donees to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia registered charities and qualified donees in eligible locations to support projects and groups that serve and empower local youth. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for young residents and to expand opportunities for civ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188273

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that promote social justice and benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that integr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210668

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Address the Needs of Underserved Populations in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to address critical needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to respond to the basic needs of underserved residents. The grant supports community programs and projects that will improve population health and enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 210669

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases, skill development, and training opportunities. Grants should serve many and not just a few. Eligible project...

GrantWatch ID#: 215699

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits and Charities to Address Community Needs in Eligible Loc...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, charities, and groups to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to food insecurity, inclusivity, clean water, health a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217238

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote significant social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability, and identify unm...

GrantWatch ID#: 217688

Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs to Improve Community Health Needs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations to enhance the health and well-being of communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and initiatives to improve the quality of life and health of residents, particularly for underserved populations. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 187712

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind donations to New York businesses, organizations, families, and individuals to address community needs, community wellness, and environmental stewardship in eligible regions. Eligible requests include gift basket donations, beer d...

GrantWatch ID#: 207091

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and projects that enhance financial and social opportunities. Requests for capital projects will be considered. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216372

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Projects to Serve Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, community groups, IHEs, schools, and tribes for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 228887

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, community groups, individuals, and tribes for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 228888

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Oregon government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, IHEs, tribes, and individuals for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228889

Grants to Florida Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228890

Grants to California Individuals, Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to California individuals, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and tribes for projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228893

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Volunteer Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, school districts, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal entities for volunteer projects and activities across the state. Funding is intended to strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150379

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178895

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, 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 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 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

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