705 Social Justice Grants

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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Grants to Canada Qualified Donees for Legal Research and Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Canada qualified donees for law-related activities. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of law reform and legislation, administration of justice, legal research, or legal education. Examples of past initiatives include systems of justice, co...

GrantWatch ID#: 147718
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Grants to Alberta Artists and Collectives to Increase Equity and Diversity in the Arts

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Alberta individuals, Indigenous individuals, and arts collectives in eligible locations to increase equity and diversity in the arts. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of activities that support major artistic projects, the creation of individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 147750
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Grant to a Michigan Nonprofit, Agency, or Faith-Based Institution in Eligible Locations for Ac...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grant of up to $40,000 to a Michigan nonprofit organization, government entity, or faith-based institution in eligible locations for a project to benefit the local community. Applicants must contact program staff to initiate the application process. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148475
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Local Women and Girls in Eligible ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local girls and women in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of economic development, health and safety, education, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 152736
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Public Schools, and Agencies for Projects and Programs that Celebr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, public educational institutions, government agencies, and libraries in eligible locations for projects and programs that celebrate diversity and advance human rights. Funding is for education, information, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 153378
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support p...

GrantWatch ID#: 177319
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Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits for Programs to Improve Community Health Needs

Deadline: 05/01/26

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
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Grants to Ontario Book Publishers for Business Development Activities

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ontario book publishers for activities that contribute to company growth. First-time applicants and new companies must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve the company's bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 188933
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Healthcare Providers, and Schools to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, faith-based entities, veterans' groups, and schools to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended to build capacity or enhance services, in alignment with the Foundation's strateg...

GrantWatch ID#: 196876
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Tribal Entities to Incr...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribal entities for diversity and inclusion initiatives in eligible counties. Funding may be used for educational programs, general operating support, ev...

GrantWatch ID#: 197704
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to New York Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to Improve...

Deadline: 05/01/26

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
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Meet the Needs of At-Risk Youth

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, government agencies, school districts, and law enforcement agencies for projects and activities that meet the needs of at-risk youth. Funding is intended for programs that reflect community needs, inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 212571
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, and Educational Foundations to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofits, CBOs, public libraries, faith-based entities, community resource centers, and educational foundations for programs that promote social justice in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and services that support divers...

GrantWatch ID#: 213973
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Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 05/01/26

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
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Schools, Religious and Government Entities, and Groups to Suppo...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, religious or governmental entities, and groups to support social movement building in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide social movement groups with wellness and reparative s...

GrantWatch ID#: 219699
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, Agencies, Religious Entities, and Groups to Prom...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, governmental and religious entities, and groups to promote social restructuring in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage innovative approaches to injustice and enhance organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 219700
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Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Projects to Meet Community ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

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
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Grants to British Columbia First Nations and Local Governments to Expand their Capacity to Wit...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations and local governments to expand their capacity to withstand climate-driven and natural disasters. Proposals should include projects to improve comprehension of vulnerabilities, risks, and risk reduction, as well as the crea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221148
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth With Disabilities

Deadline: 05/01/26

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
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Social Justice and Environmental Sustain...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that catalyze positive community change, leading to a more equitable and sustainable society. Grants will support r...

GrantWatch ID#: 223033
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Grants to Pennsylvania Grassroots Nonprofits for Organizational Support

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania grassroots nonprofit organizations serving eligible regions for organizational support. Funding is intended for activities to strengthen local organizations. Focus areas include arts, diversity, education, health, social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 223115
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Grant to a Pennsylvania Nonprofit to Address a Range of Factors Contributing to Health

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grant to a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization in eligible locations to address a range of factors contributing to health. Funding is intended to support a cohort of collaborators that will address social services and health care, while making the system easier to...

GrantWatch ID#: 228184
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Sponsorships to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 05/01/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for events that promote health equity. Funding is intended to advance the health and well-being of state residents through online or in-person event...

GrantWatch ID#: 228221
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Individuals in Eligible Regions for Arts and Culture Programs

Deadline: 05/02/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible regions for arts programming and professional development for artists. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for residents, visitors, and artists to participate in and enjoy the arts. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 174458
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Grants to USA Researchers for Research Projects Related to Politics, Diversity, and Inclusion

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA qualifying researchers for research projects related to politics, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Focus areas include but are not limited to social and racial justice, gende...

GrantWatch ID#: 213946
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit the Black Community

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, public schools, institutions of higher education, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit the Black community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address racial di...

GrantWatch ID#: 193147
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Grants to Missouri Agencies, Nonprofits, and School Districts to Promote Equity and Diversity ...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri government entities, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and school districts to promote equity and diversity in local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that will have a positive impact on res...

GrantWatch ID#: 204711
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $12,000 to New York nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, and school districts to promote social justice and benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives that address recovery, strength,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218316
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Rigorous Research in the Field of Financial Education

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research organizations for rigorous research that will contribute to the field of financial education. Funding is intended in particular for projects that reevaluate current metrics, studies investigating systemic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 220007
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Grants to Alberta Arts Nonprofits for Professional Development and Arts-Related Activities

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit arts organizations for professional development and activities that support the arts in eligible regions. Funding is intended to create job opportunities, develop new works, and promote collaboration across sectors. Eligible projects co...

GrantWatch ID#: 197402
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 213606
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Grants to Ontario Individuals in Eligible Locations to Support Careers in Fields Related to Cu...

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario individuals in eligible locations to support careers in fields related to culture, humanities, and arts. Funding is intended to support young adults aged 18-30. First-time applicants are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given...

GrantWatch ID#: 226353
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote Systemic Change and Reduce Health Disparities

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations for projects that promote health equity. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help coalitions plan and identify solutions toward systemic chang...

GrantWatch ID#: 187595
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Grants to Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming Nonprofits and Tribal Agencies for G...

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of $10,000 to Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations and tribal agencies for grassroots social justice initiatives. Funding is intended to address emerging and urgent needs. Priority will be given to organizations with BIPOC...

GrantWatch ID#: 218310
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Grants to Ontario Charities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/07/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario registered charities for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: the arts, the environment, recreatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218439
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Contract to a New York Nonprofit or Tribal Organization for Health Equity Training

Deadline: 05/07/26

Contract for services to a New York nonprofit organization or tribal organization for health equity training. Applicants are advised to finalize pre-qualifications prior to applying. The program is intended to support a range of training interventions for groups,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228167

Grants to Ontario Registered Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario registered charities, incorporated nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended to support proposals where a small amount of money will have a substantial impact. While membershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 161590

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 05/08/26

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 Michigan Arts and Cultural Nonprofits to Support Equity in the Arts

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Michigan arts and cultural nonprofit organizations for projects that promote racial equity in the arts in eligible regions. Applicants are required to preregister prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support existin...

GrantWatch ID#: 195556

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Recreational Opportunities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to promote recreational programs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must complete a certification process, and some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to expand publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196429

Grants to Illinois Research Institutions in Eligible Locations for Medical Repurposing Trials

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit, governmental, and academic research institutions in eligible locations for medical repurposing trials. Focus areas include topics such as unsolved diseases or unmet medical needs related to pediatrics, veterans, or the military, as we...

GrantWatch ID#: 196833

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Social Disparities

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, groups, and homeowners associations to address racial disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that respond to inequities holistically and place...

GrantWatch ID#: 216590

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, Agencies, and For-Profits to Benefi...

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits, academic institutions, municipalities, and for-profits for capacity-building projects to benefit clean energy businesses from underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to help businesses that are underrepresented learn t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219445

Grants to Minnesota School Districts to Promote the Use of Gender-Neutral Restrooms

Deadline: 05/08/26

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

Grant to an Oregon School or School District to Ensure Equitable Treatment of Students

Deadline: 05/08/26

Grant to an Oregon school or school district in eligible regions for programs to ensure all students are treated equitably. The purpose of funding is to safeguard students' social and emotional needs by increasing school staff, providing professional development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228315

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ohio Nonprofits to Increase Voting Rates

Deadline: 05/09/26

Grants and in-kind support to Ohio nonprofit organizations to increase civic participation in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects and events for local voting-age residents. Focus areas include mobilization and activation, engagement and educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203459

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Systems for Programs that Address Racial D...

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public school systems in eligible counties to address systemic racism and racial injustice. Funding is focused on the arts, youth, business, health, and leadership. Eligible prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 192875

Grants to California Nonprofits, IHEs, and Housing Authorities to Address Housing Needs

Deadline: 05/11/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to California nonprofit and tribal organizations, IHEs, and housing authorities for projects to address local housing needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the amount of affordable housing available, to address racial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215210

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Arts Projects that Address Contemporary ...

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and Tribes for arts projects that address contemporary issues facing state residents. Funding is intended to support collaborative projects of local artists and residents that...

GrantWatch ID#: 169136