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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 Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 178244

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Conservation, Arts...

Deadline 08/01/25 LOI Date: 05/23/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ocean conservation programs and to address social causes. First-time applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits...

GrantWatch ID#: 178256

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities to Advance Racial Equity and Econom...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180278

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects that Improve Community Health

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focusing on issues that influence health, such as socioeconomic status, social support networks, access to resources, and saf...

GrantWatch ID#: 181969

Grants to USA Organizations for Legal Services that Benefit Disadvantaged People and Groups

Deadline 08/01/25 LOI Date: 06/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for legal services that promote social justice. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve the lives of disadvantaged populations. Grant funds may be used for co...

GrantWatch ID#: 185934

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Educational Institutions, and Tribal Entities to Incr...

Deadline 08/01/25

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, events,...

GrantWatch ID#: 197704
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Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote Equity in Justice and Public Understanding of the L...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants to California legal aid and public interest nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to promote equity in justice and public understanding of the law. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Eligible applicants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 210510
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Communities for Projects Benefitting Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that meet the needs of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for charitable causes, including families and children, volunteerism, diversity, environment, health, housing, substance abuse, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212867
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Areas

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health, social services, environment, and community developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 220807

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Coun...

Deadline 08/04/25

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a grant proposal. Funding may be used for capital projects, requests for early-stag...

GrantWatch ID#: 177779
Upcoming

Grants to Israel Nonprofits to Benefit Immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands

Deadline 08/04/25 LOI Date: 07/07/25

Grants of up to €15,000 to Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit immigrants from Ethiopia and the Netherlands. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to empower and educate young Ethiopian...

GrantWatch ID#: 179160
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Arts and Cultural Organizations to Promote More Inclusive and Accessible ...

Deadline 08/05/25

Grants to Washington arts and cultural organizations in eligible communities for initiatives to promote more inclusive and accessible arts programming. Priority will be given to organizations that utilize an intersectional racial equity lens to implement anti-racist po...

GrantWatch ID#: 153178
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Grants to Ontario Artists, Collectives, and Nonprofits for Arts-Based Community Engagement Pro...

Deadline 08/05/25

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artist collectives, and individual artists in eligible locations for activities that engage communities through the arts. Funding is intended for projects that promote inclusion and self-expression. Projects can involve o...

GrantWatch ID#: 220558
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Grants to Michigan Physicians for Research Projects to Improve Health Care

Deadline 08/06/25 LOI Date: 05/28/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan physicians for research projects aimed at improving health care. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended to support feasibility studies, pilot studies, or small research projects that address he...

GrantWatch ID#: 187823

Grants to Ontario Trade and Event Nonprofits for Capacity-Building and Business Development

Deadline 08/07/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for capacity-building and business development activities. Funding is available for projects that will encourage the growth of local cultural media industries. Priority will be given to projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 175127
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Lawyers, and Law Firms for Justice-Related Lawsuits

Deadline 08/07/25 LOI Date: 07/08/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a cost re...

GrantWatch ID#: 175576
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Washington Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Culture and Heri...

Deadline 08/07/25 Conference Date: 06/24/25

Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support to Washington nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and public corporations in eligible locations for for culture and heritage capital projects. Funding is intended to support applicants intending to make majo...

GrantWatch ID#: 218349
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Justice, Inclusiveness, and Vibrancy in Jewish Communities

Deadline 08/08/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote justice, inclusiveness, and vibrancy in Jewish communities throughout the country. Funding may be requested for general operating support as well as for programmatic support. Occasionally, the Foundation will support Jew...

GrantWatch ID#: 151744

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Address the Social Determinants of Health ...

Deadline 08/08/25 LOI Date: 05/08/25

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the social determinants of health in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the root causes and underlying factors that lead to poor health outcomes for youth and young adul...

GrantWatch ID#: 215131

Grants to Ontario Individuals to Promote Physical Activity for Children in Eligible Locations

Deadline 08/10/25

Grants to Ontario individuals to promote physical activity for children in eligible locations. Grants, in the form of vouchers, are intended to help children, ages 4-18, overcome social and economic barriers that prevent their participation in sports, recreation, and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 211733

Grants to Ohio Groups of Residents for Projects that Strengthen Local Communities

Deadline 08/11/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio groups of residents for projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Applicants must attend a mandatory workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for grassroots community projects that benefit residents and promote po...

GrantWatch ID#: 173429
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Communi...

Deadline 08/12/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies for programs that benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to improve the winter season for the most underprivileged residents of the counties through ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166360

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline 08/12/25 LOI Date: 06/03/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for community projects in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177338

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Iniatives that Benefit Marginalized Populations in Eligib...

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit historically marginalized populations in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address the needs of Black, Indigenous, and Peo...

GrantWatch ID#: 172666

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Justice and Public Understanding of the Law

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for law-related activities. Applicants must schedule an appointment with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that help to increase public understanding of the law and support t...

GrantWatch ID#: 181484

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Support Events Foc...

Deadline 08/15/25

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to support events focused on improving public education. Funding is intended for applicants working to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186804
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Grants to USA Organizations for Research to Effect Positive Social Change

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified organizations for sociology research projects with the potential to promote social change. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on improving systems and services...

GrantWatch ID#: 204312
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities in the following focus areas: human services, education, arts, culture, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 209785

Grants to Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Enhan...

Deadline 08/15/25 LOI Date: 07/15/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Washington nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to enhance the health of local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The goal ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210250
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Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Health-Related Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline 08/15/25 Conference Date: 06/05/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes and promote health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve access to care and encourage student engagement in healthcare profession...

GrantWatch ID#: 214659

Grants to Iowa and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 08/15/25

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 promote...

GrantWatch ID#: 219631
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Social and Economic Justice

Deadline 08/18/25 LOI Date: 07/07/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects to promote economic and social justice in eligible regions. Applicants for project and general operating support must submit an LOI prior to applying. Eligible projects focus on creating systemic change by addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 172777
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Healthcare Needs

Deadline 08/18/25

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 with...

GrantWatch ID#: 219714

Grants to USA IHEs to Promote STEM-Related Careers for Minority Groups

Deadline 08/19/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to expand and diversify the research workforce. Certain programs require a preliminary proposal prior to the submission of an application. Funding is intended to increase the number of historically underrepresented minorit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175981
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Grants to New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont Nonprofits, Faith-Based Groups, and Private Founda...

Deadline 08/21/25

Grants of up to $20,000 per year are available to New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and private foundations for programs to advance racial justice, equity, and economic security in eligible regions. Requests for opera...

GrantWatch ID#: 215078
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in El...

Deadline 08/25/25

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Eligible programs benefit communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156671
Upcoming

Grants to Kentucky Arts Organizations and Feminist Artists to Promote Social Change for Women

Deadline 08/25/25

Grants to Kentucky arts organizations and individual artists for arts projects that advance positive social change for women. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities including but not limited to attending artist residencies, workshops, or conferences; workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 174312

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Arts and Educational Projects that Add...

Deadline 08/25/25 LOI Date: 07/21/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that inform the community about challenges facing the food system. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support arts and educational projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 215026
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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities for Capital Projects and Initiatives in Eligible Commun...

Deadline 08/29/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

Grants to Alberta registered charities for capital projects, programs, projects, and initiatives to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the Foundation and submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding areas of i...

GrantWatch ID#: 165737
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Grants to Florida Nonprotits to Improve Health Outcomes and Promote Social Justice

Deadline 08/29/25 LOI Date: 05/27/25

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for collaborative efforts to improve health outcomes and address systemic disparities. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to develop and implement multi-sector partnerships t...

GrantWatch ID#: 220666
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Grants to British Columbia Residents for Inclusive Projects that Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline 08/30/25

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia residents in eligible regions for neighborhood projects to benefit local residents. First-time applicants must complete registration prior to submitting a full application. Funding will be awarded to projects and programs that u...

GrantWatch ID#: 188262
NEW

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline 08/30/25

Grants to South Dakota nonprofit organizations for projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to benefit local residents in the following areas: arts, education, health, public safety, and recreation. Eligible projects and enhancements must directly ben...

GrantWatch ID#: 190383

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programs that Benefit Underser...

Deadline 08/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, institutions of higher education, and government agencies for arts programming to engage underserved communities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including but not limited to cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 206689
Upcoming

Grants to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Women and G...

Deadline 08/31/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved women and girls in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding may be requested for project s...

GrantWatch ID#: 156525
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Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline 08/31/25 LOI Date: 08/15/25

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The Fund is interested in proposals that address its four main areas of...

GrantWatch ID#: 179881

Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools f...

Deadline 08/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal and governmental agencies, and public schools in eligible counties for efforts to disrupt the transmission of intergenerational poverty. Eligible programs are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Local Women and Girls in Eligible ...

Deadline 09/01/25

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 dive...

GrantWatch ID#: 152736

Grants to Montana Nonprofits Working to Address Systems Change for Operational Expenses

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations to support activities addressing systems change. Funding is intended to assist with the general operating expenses of nonprofits working in the areas of economic development, civic engagement, local food system...

GrantWatch ID#: 178931

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Community Health and Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline 09/01/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to promote community health and health equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that benefit underserved populations, as well as for capacity-building efforts, such as training. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 197338
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