711 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 New York City Arts Nonprofits for Diverse Programming

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit arts organizations for diverse arts programming. Funding is intended empower BIPOC artists and promote advocacy. Preference is given to organizations that are BIPOC led, emphasize racial justice, and engage with diverse population...

GrantWatch ID#: 160241

Grants to Oregon Law Students to Cover Bar Exam Expenses

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Oregon law students to help cover costs associated with taking the bar exam. Applications are invited from individuals from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Funding is intended to assist individuals with the application fees and preparation expe...

GrantWatch ID#: 176441

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Address Community Health Needs and Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to address community health needs. Funding is intended for proposals in the following areas of focus: health access, behavioral health, and economic stability. Eligible projects and programs serve under-resourced communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 179875

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Efforts to Reduce Hunger in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for efforts to reduce hunger in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that provide direct hunger relief and address food insecurity. The Foundation assists organizations engaged in anti-hunger...

GrantWatch ID#: 181206

Grants to a Georgia Nonprofit to Serve Women and Children

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grant to a Georgia nonprofit organization for projects and programs that improve the lives of local women and children. Focus areas include economic independence, education, health, human rights, and social wellbeing. Preference will be given to proposals that can...

GrantWatch ID#: 181317

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit State Residents

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to support organizations addressing needs related to the arts, animals and animal welfare, racial justice, athletic programs for youth at risk, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 185387

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Public Readings and Discussions R...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $1,8000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal entities for public readings related to slavery and race relations. Funding is intended to support reading events with moderated discussions open to the general commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186911

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Promote Environmental Justice

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for environmental protection and social justice programs. Funding is intended for projects that help to build economic, cultural, and political power in the effort to shape climate transformation. The grant program aims t...

GrantWatch ID#: 192216

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Strengthen Democracy

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to promote democracy. Funding is intended to advance civic projects that strengthen democracy. Priority will be given to BIPOC-led organizations and those working toward racial justice. A core tenet of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192217

Grant to New York City Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Equity and Social Justice

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance equity and social justice. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address racism, gender bias, access to housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 192220

Grants to Washington Individuals, CBOs, and Business Organizations for Arts and Cultural Activ...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Washington individuals, community groups, neighborhood associations, and business organizations for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that enrich cultural diversity, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 210959

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Expand the Wind Energy ...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit community-based organizations, government agencies, labor unions, institutions of higher education, and training providers for workforce expansion efforts in the alternative energy sector. Funding is intended to ensure the availab...

GrantWatch ID#: 213477

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and CBOs for Projects to Benefit Underrepresented Groups

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and CBOs for projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Emphasis is placed on activities that support and involve underrepresented groups. Funding is intended to promote leadership, support educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214310

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Grassroots Initiatives to Foster Health Equity in Underser...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey small nonprofit organizations for grassroots initiatives to foster health equity in underserved communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative ideas that address health disparities and ensure equal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216039

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations to promote social justice and address disparities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs that advocate for the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. Eligible activities serve the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225698

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Promote Women's Rights

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address women's needs and promote reproductive health. Funding is intended to build a stronger, more inclusive movement based on the principles of reproductive justice and aimed at improving prote...

GrantWatch ID#: 226653
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Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Female Professional Journalist for Human Rights ...

Deadline: 04/19/26

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International female professional journalist for social justice and human rights studies. The goal of the program is to provide an opportunity for research and internships with major print media outlets. The Fellow will have input i...

GrantWatch ID#: 194244
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Award to a USA Individual, Group, or Organization to Recognize Efforts Supporting First Amendm...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Programs Related to Antisemitism and Genocide

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for initiatives addressing the topics of antisemitism, genocide, and the Holocaust. The purpose of the program is to support public memorial events, host workshops and classroom presentations by survivors an...

GrantWatch ID#: 208381
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Volunteer Activities

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, school districts, academic institutions, and tribal entities to use volunteers for public service or to commemorate the Juneteenth national holiday. Applicants are advised that the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 213595
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Address Social Justice

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that foster change and promote empowerment for marginalized people. All funded programs mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 213835
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Safeguarding Lung ...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations for studies related to safeguarding lung health. Eligible areas of interest include healthcare worker education, community health aware...

GrantWatch ID#: 227490
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Physicians and Nonprofits for Research Related to Wom...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International physicians, nonprofit organizations, and institutions for research related to women's lung cancer. The purpose of the program is to help fledgling investigators pursue independent research careers in this field. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227507
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Meet the Needs of...

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, faith-based organizations, and fire and rescue departments for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187809
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Nonprofits to Promote Equitable Employment Opportunities

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to Canada nonprofit organizations to promote equitable employment opportunities. Funding is intended for organizations that eliminate barriers to employment for all members of their community. In addition to funding, nonp...

GrantWatch ID#: 213162
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Grants to Minnesota Public or Private Higher Education Entities to Support Teacher Education P...

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to Minnesota public or private higher education entities to support teacher education programs. Funding is intended for teaching license candidates who are American Indian or of color, and provides both programmatic and financial support. This grant program...

GrantWatch ID#: 223319
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Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts activities designed to address historic inequities of access to arts and culture experiences. The majority of fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 129625
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Grants to Ontario Record Labels, Music Publishers, and Music Management Companies for Business...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Ontario record labels, music publishers, and music management companies for business development. The purpose of funding is to increase the number of featured artists and available jobs, to expand industry diversity, strengthen professional production an...

GrantWatch ID#: 184159
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Grants to Minnesota Artists for Arts Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $2,500 to Minnesota individual artists for community arts projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with artist time, materials, and essential project costs. The grant seeks to strengthen relationships and networks, create safe spaces f...

GrantWatch ID#: 194665
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Charities for Programs that Benefit Youth and Children

Deadline: 04/23/26

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
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Grants to Washington School-Bus Owners, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Promote the Use of...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Washington owners of school bus fleets, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies in eligible areas to promote clean transportation systems. Funding is intended to implement the transition to zero-emission school buses. Additional funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204224
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs to Benefit Their Beauty-Related Businesses

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in eligible industries to benefit their businesses. Funding is intended to support small businesses in the beauty industry that serve people from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to business owners from...

GrantWatch ID#: 213142
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline: 04/23/26

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
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Grants to New York Organizations and Agencies for Environmental Awareness

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York community organizations and government agencies to foster increased awareness of environmental issues, pollution prevention practices, and sustainability in local communities. Funding is intended to support collaborative project...

GrantWatch ID#: 162552
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Grants to Prince Edward Island Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit women and girls. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits whose mission is to promote the social, health, legal, and economic equality of women. The proposal must demonstrate how women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166163
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Cultural Organizations for Historic Building Planning

Deadline: 04/24/26 LOI Date: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit and cultural organizations for planning activities related to historic arts facilities. The purpose of funding is to help organizations strengthen their capacity to care for and steward historic buildings while enhanci...

GrantWatch ID#: 178742
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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Initiatives to Support the Community

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta registered charities for initiatives to support the community in eligible regions. Two funding streams are available: housing and community grants. Housing grants are intended for individuals in need who seek safe and accessible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223740

Opportunity for USA Leaders of Businesses and Organizations Working in the Health Field to Par...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations, and innovators working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 202108

Grants to Massachusetts Community-Based Organizations, IHEs, Schools, For-Profits, Tribes, and...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to Massachusetts community-based organizations, IHEs, schools, for-profits, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to bolster the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to support initiatives to encourage young people from underserved communities to join ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219443

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, public institutions, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to create strong and healthy communities where everyone can ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222757

Grants to Massachusetts Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Public Art Projects

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants of $800 to Massachusetts artists, arts organizations, and collectives to develop and create public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote the belief that the arts play a crucial role in driving social change and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 227396

Grants to Connecticut Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Connecticut organizations, groups, and individuals for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that benefit the local economy, encourage social innovation, and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and just...

GrantWatch ID#: 134007

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline: 04/28/26

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

Grants to Washington Nonprofit Lending Entities to Improve Credit Availability

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit lending institutions to increase the availability of financial assistance for vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to promote investment in small, rural, and underserved businesses to boost community and economic development. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215067

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Projects to Addr...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, schools, and school districts for projects to address nutrition for children and youth. Funding is intended to ensure that all young people have access to nutritious and culturally...

GrantWatch ID#: 226803

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for African Americans

Deadline: 04/29/26 Conference Date: 04/23/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for African Americans in eligible locations. Funding is intended for Black-led organizations in the following focus areas: wealth building, community mobilization, and mental health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 170392

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Individuals, and Organizations for Projects to Enhance the Quali...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Alberta-registered nonprofit charities, community groups, individuals, and societies in eligible locations for activities to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding areas of interest include the environment, community su...

GrantWatch ID#: 138337

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special c...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Awards to Iowa Individuals and Groups to Recognize Outstanding Volunteer Service

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to Iowa individuals and groups to recognize outstanding volunteer service. Nominations are welcome on behalf of those that volunteer in a variety of fields, including but not limited to mentoring, education, STEM, animal welfare, and disaster response and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153510

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Government Entities for Public Arts Projects in Eligible Reg...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government entities, including parks and recreation departments and schools in eligible communities, for arts activities that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to promote equal access to inclusive and diver...

GrantWatch ID#: 168754