699 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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Award to a USA Individual or Organization Recognizing Efforts to Protect First Amendment Rights

Deadline: 06/29/26

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 Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for General Operations

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents. Funding priorities include social and racial equity; arts and culture; child welfare and development; education; environmental protection; health equity; and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167760
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Grants to Illinois Entities for Programs to Reduce School Absenteeism

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Illinois school and college districts, regional education offices, and other qualifying schools or vocational centers for programs to reduce absenteeism from school. Applicants must complete a prequalification process and required registrations prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175949
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Address Health Needs

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations to promote health and wellness among residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the unmet health needs of traditionally underserved local residents and to improve health equity. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181346
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Grants to Washington, DC Artists, Curators, and Nonprofits to Create and Display Artwork

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Washington, DC artists, curators, arts-related professionals, and nonprofit organizations to create and display artwork in a local or online gallery. Funding is intended to support the development and presenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 190801
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Grants to Ontario Black Youth-Led Groups and Nonprofits for Projects to Combat Racism

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Ontario Black youth-led grassroots groups, charities, and nonprofits for projects to combat racism. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including programming, advocacy and policy work, direct action, and community-based research projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229195
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Grants to North Carolina Artists and Artist Groups for Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina individual artists and groups of artists for arts-based community activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for artist-led projects and programs in the visual, performing, and literary arts. Special consideratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 155517
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Public Service Organizations to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and public service organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to food insecurity, health and mental health, arts and culture, work...

GrantWatch ID#: 164740
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding can be used for purchasing land and buildings, construction, refurbishment, renovation, or the creation or enhancement of spaces open to the public. Projects must meet an ur...

GrantWatch ID#: 166072
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Researchers in Expanding their ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions to support researchers in expanding their expertise. Funds are intended for early-career researchers and provide five-year funding for research and mentoring related to new methods, disciplines, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 169550
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Strengthen the USA-Israel Relationship, Instill Jewish Pride, and...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 171991
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, povery, quality of life, and social justice. Eligible organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 187550
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Groups for Activities to Advance Racial Justice

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations and groups in eligible locations for activities that advance racial justice. Funding is intended to support nonprofits with a history of working with BIPOC communities. Requests will be accepted from qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 189473
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Provide Opportunities to Disadvantage...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible regions to benefit underserved children and youth. Funding is intended for expanded or new projects and programs. Capital funding can be requested during thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196611
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Sponsorships to Arizona Nonprofits and IHEs for Health-Focused Events

Deadline: 06/30/26

Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for events that benefit the community and help to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for charitable events related to the focus areas of chronic health conditions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207374
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Award to a Texas Black Author for Exceptional Contributions to Children's Literature

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a Texas author to recognize contributions to advancing diversity and humanity in children's books. The award is intended to honor a Black author for their body of work or a new-talent Black author's debut work. The award acknowledges the author'...

GrantWatch ID#: 210918
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Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, Agencies, and Businesses in the Climate Tech Sector to Employ F...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, agencies, and start-ups and businesses in the climate tech sector to employ fellows. Funding is intended to provide work experience, training, and mentoring to fellows from disadvantaged communities. Fellowships should advance climat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214243
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Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753
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Grants to Ontario Tribes and Nonprofits to Promote Sustainability in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability, reconciliation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215861
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Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Research Related to Economic Mobility

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri IHEs and research institutions for research projects that address issues related to economic mobility in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the design and implementation of research studies that explore entrepreneurship,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216655
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Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131
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Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities for housing development projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219896
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Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that create significant, lasting, and transformational change through innovative responses to today's needs or systematic sol...

GrantWatch ID#: 220001
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Health, Human Services, Community...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that positively impact local communities in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs that assist underrepresented, underprivileged, and underserved children and famili...

GrantWatch ID#: 221093
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Collaboratives for Projects to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and collaboratives for projects to improve community health in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities to advance well-being and health equity. Eligible organizations must be located in or prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221109
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Collaborations for Workforce Education and Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and collaborations for programs that advance workforce education and development in eligible counties. Funding is intended to build and strengthen the local workforce and foster economic security. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221112
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization to Improve Maternal Health Care

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization to support efforts to improve maternal health care and address maternal health inequity. Funding is intended to contribute to an organization's progress toward and commitment to the delivery of high-quality hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221619
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Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164
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Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and grassroots organizations to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intented to strengthen local food networks. The grant program aims to change systems and dismantle the structures that have created disparitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 227587
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Grants to New York Tribal and Nonprofit CBOs to Address Environmental Harms and Risks

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to New York tribal and nonprofit community-based organizations for projects that address public health and environmental concerns in communities. All applicants must register and some must prequalify prior to applying. In addition to addressing exposure to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132131
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Communities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Res...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, health, social services, arts and humanities, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 174600
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that promote self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of workforce development, active learning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177475
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programming to Benefit the Community in E...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations, artists, and artist collectives for arts programming to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that support underrepresented populations, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186445
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Programs that Provide Equal Access to Education

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote equal access to high-quality education in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The Foundation accepts requests to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 197815
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Address Climate Change and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for activities that address climate impact while furthering social and racial justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for training, events, small projects, grant writing support, and other activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 198658
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Address Health and Social Inequities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that address systemic inequities and benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of food insecurity, healthy aging, and the health needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212378
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Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit to Improve Lives of Women and Children

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grant of $5,000 to a New Jersey nonprofit organization to benefit local women and children in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to provide opportunities that will improve the political, health, legal, professional, and educational status of women and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 214156
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Individuals with Vision Impairment

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for assistance and support to individuals with vision impairment. The purpose of the grant program is to assist organizations that enhance the quality of life and alleviate challenges faced by individua...

GrantWatch ID#: 216037
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Grants to California and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Increase Environmental Adaptability

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to increase environmental resilience in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. The funder is particularly interested in solutions for recycling an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220357
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Focus areas include education, homelessness prevention and intervention, visual and performing arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220359
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to empower and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Focus areas of funding include support for domestic violence survivors and single parents, nutrition, social justice, and environmental con...

GrantWatch ID#: 220362
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of community enrichment, health, and basic services. The goal of the program is to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222885
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253
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Sponsorships to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 07/01/26

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