703 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 Nonprofits to Provide Services to Children and Youth up to Age 24

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to provide services to children and youth up to age 24. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Funding is intended for initiatives in the categories of harm reduction, housin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218298
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice and Address Disparities

Deadline: 05/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote social justice and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to empower people of diverse gender identities and gender expressions to thrive. The f...

GrantWatch ID#: 220526
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Health Equity, Mental Health, and Community Well...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for initiatives that strengthen health and well-being in eligible locations. Funding priorities include programs that address mental health and behavioral health needs, support addiction recovery, reduce barriers to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164133
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects that Benefit You...

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan cultural groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, Tribal entities, and municipalities to promote arts and cultural projects for children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support cultural, ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 214208
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Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147768
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Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Recreational, Sports, and Cultura...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourag...

GrantWatch ID#: 163128
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, Métis Settlements, and IHEs for Projects that Be...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, Métis settlements, and IHEs for projects to enrich and enhance communities throughout the province. Funding may be used for new or current programs, community events, technology, gender equity projects, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 163841
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Awards to New York City Nonprofits Working to Promote Social Equity and Racial Justice

Deadline: 05/15/26

Awards to New York City nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to acknowledge efforts to advance equity. The purpose of this program is to honor local organizations that have shown dedication to serving the local community and addressing challenges relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 181137
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Improve Health and Health Equity for Local Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs to improve health and health equity for local residents. Funding is intended to support projects that address the following priority areas: workforce development, culturally appropriate ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 181345
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Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits and Tribes to Promote Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity

Deadline: 05/15/26

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
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Grants to Washington School Districts, Nonprofits, and Agencies to Address Racial Disparities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington school districts, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to address racial disparities in eligible communities. Funding is intended for organizational capacity-building and policy and systems reform efforts to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 183914
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Address Racial Inequities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies for innovative programs that address racial disparities and promote social justice. Funding is intended to respond to the systemic racism that prevents the pursuit of justice for historically marginali...

GrantWatch ID#: 191626
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Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Groups to Strengthen Indigenous Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota individuals and small groups to strengthen community and culture among Indigenous peoples in eligible locations. Funding is intended for supplies, materials, space rental, food, and compensation for program organizers and Indige...

GrantWatch ID#: 206193
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Grants to Illinois Arts and Cultural Organizations for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating expenses. Funding is intended for small and mid-sized arts groups with a proven commitment to equity and serving underrepresented communities. This grant program is designed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208929
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Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Be...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 209755
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Sponsorships to Oregon Nonprofits for Events that Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to Oregon and Washington nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups for events and projects that benefit underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist organizations with programs and activities that prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 209936
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Opportunity for USA and International Individuals of African Origin to Participate in a Fellow...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African origin to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214372
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Grants to Saskatchewan Artists and Arts Collectives to Improve Access to Resources in Underser...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan artists, collectives, groups, or cultural leaders to improve the availability of arts resources to underserved communities. Funding is intended to increase access to and connections with arts and cultural resources by people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215045
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Assist Businesses in Underserved Locations

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capacity building and operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that play a critical role in supporting small businesses located in historically underinvested areas, helping...

GrantWatch ID#: 219668
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Grants to Illinois CBOs and Health Departments to Assist Cancer Patients

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations and health departments to provide patient navigation services to breast cancer patients. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to guide patients through a...

GrantWatch ID#: 221958
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Grants to Illinois CBOs and Health Departments for Cancer Outreach and Education

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations and health departments for community outreach and educational services related to breast cancer. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 221959
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Foster Equity in Housing, Economics, Environment, and Health

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to foster equity and inclusion for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of housing, economic, environmental, and health equity. Applicants must se...

GrantWatch ID#: 222927
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs focused on education, health, science, technology, cultural awareness, and economic empowe...

GrantWatch ID#: 223030
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Award to a Louisiana, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC Nonprofit to Honor Exceptional Work in P...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Award to a Louisiana, Pennsylvania, or Washington, DC nonprofit organization to honor exceptional work impacting the local community. The award recipient will be recognized for outstanding achievements in combating antisemitism, protecting democratic institutions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 228007
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Projects Benefiting Black and African American Communities

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations to benefit Black and African American communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits' general operations, with priority given to those not previously funded. Applicant must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 228496
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Substance Use Treatment and Prevention

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and behavioral health providers for substance use treatment and prevention programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand available resources and improve health equity. Funded programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 228605
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Recreational Trails

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and tribes to improve trails for recreational use. Funding is available for trails that offer nonmotorized and motorized use, including horseback riding, hiking, snowmobi...

GrantWatch ID#: 228705
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Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for capacity-building projects, small capital purchases, and programmatic expenses. Focus areas for this year include housing, equity...

GrantWatch ID#: 175352
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Grants to California Entities for Public Events that Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to California individuals, groups, nonprofit organizations, and business entities for the organization of public events to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for events that utilize volunteers and that focus on th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180208
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, CBOs, and School Di...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts community-based organizations, academic institutions, school districts, trade associations, tribal entities, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to expand the clean energy workforce. Funding is intended to create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218640
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Grants to Saskatchewan Cultural Organizations and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 05/19/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and Tribal entities for activities that address critical needs. Funding is intended to support grassroots, innovative cultural projects that respond to emergent needs or changes in t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213090

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve the Health and ...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the health and wellness of local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proposals benefitting underserved, vul...

GrantWatch ID#: 177858

Grant to a Connecticut Artist or Group of Artists to Create Marine and Coastal-Themed Artwork

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grant of up to $1,000 to a Connecticut artist or group of artists for artwork related to marine and coastal environments. Funding is intended to cover the cost of supplies and other expenses associated with producing new works of art. All artistic disciplines are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180114

Grants to USA IHEs for Equal Opportunity Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to increase capacity to address workforce development equity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support skill development and increase the ab...

GrantWatch ID#: 191154

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects that Benefit Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for collaborative activities that benefit individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the program is to strengthen disability rights, inclusion, and justice. Priority will be given to applicants that are dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 197548

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote the Use of Technology by People with Disabilities

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $70,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to promote the use of technology among people with disabilities. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that support technology and disability justice. Eligible projects focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 228500

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Health Centers to Address Mental Health Conc...

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, public agencies, schools, health facilities, and faith-based entities to address behavioral health inequities. Applicants must watch an information webinar before applying. Funding is intended to improve mental health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197754

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities related to the arts, education, environment, human services, health, social justice, and youth development. All pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178072

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Provide Legal Services that Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to provide legal aid programs and services that benefit lawyers and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support established or new law-related projects. The goal of the funding program is to e...

GrantWatch ID#: 180508

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and IHEs for Arts Activities to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and museums for arts activities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in the areas of arts, culture, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186476

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities to enhance the quality of life of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to strengthen the well-being, vibrancy, and resilience of the community. Projects should...

GrantWatch ID#: 192965

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Michigan organizations for programs that promote social justice and benefit minority populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of youth leadership, inclusiveness, and transformative activism...

GrantWatch ID#: 209290

Scholarships and Mentorships to South Carolina and Ontario Black Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Scholarships of $5,000 and in-kind support to South Carolina and Ontario Black or mixed race Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students to promote career advancement in the digital marketing field. In addition to the scholarship, participants will receive individualiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 213923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams for studies related to early childhood education. The purpose of funding is to further the understanding of the education of children from birth to age eight, using the principles of Froebelia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773

Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Providers to Improve Healthcare Access

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to Minnesota healthcare providers to improve healthcare access throughout the state. Funding is intended to increase access, reduce disparities, and advance equity. Applicants should foster independence and enhance the quality of life for individuals with d...

GrantWatch ID#: 228739

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

Deadline: 05/24/26

Grants to USA and territories individuals, organizations, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for initiatives to enhance local communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that will have a positive impact on animals, people, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228763

Grants to California Artists and Arts Organizations in Eligible Regions for Professional Devel...

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to California artists and arts organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities. Funding is intended to help applicants grow their businesses, advance their abilities in the arts, and increase their professional capa...

GrantWatch ID#: 205186

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

Grants to British Columbia Organizations, Groups, and Individuals for Environmental Legal Supp...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 175379