688 Social Justice Grants

Discover grants that promote social justice, equity, and human and civil rights. Funding supports advocacy, initiatives, and programs that address discrimination and promote inclusion. Additional grants empower marginalized and underserved communities impacted by systemic injustice, racial injustice, prejudice, and discrimination based on age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

Filter this list of social justice grants above by recipient type, location, and funding source to find opportunities for advocacy, equity, or civil rights programs. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for advocacy organizations pursuing human rights and equity work.

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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Achieve Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 174081
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote Oral Health Across the State

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to promote oral health across the state. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs. Eligible progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 190044
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of education, social and health equity, and community safety and deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 218191
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits and Synagogues to Improve Security in the Jewish Community

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofits, synagogues, Federation Jewish partners, and other Jewish entities to enhance the security and address urgent needs of the Jewish community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and services that combat antisem...

GrantWatch ID#: 224399
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for K-12 After-School Programming

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for K-12 after-school programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs serving underrepresented, at-risk youth who typically do not participate in extracurricular activities. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228489
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Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Support Survivors of Family and Dating Violence

Deadline: 09/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education to provide services and support to survivors of family, domestic, and dating violence. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed befo...

GrantWatch ID#: 232084
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Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and school districts for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs, services, and initiatives addressing a wide ran...

GrantWatch ID#: 172084
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Grants to Ontario Record Labels, Music Publishers, and Music Management Companies for Business...

Deadline: 09/10/26

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

Deadline: 09/10/26

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 workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186804
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Awards to Ohio Individuals and Organizations to Honor Contributions to the Arts Community

Deadline: 09/10/26

Awards to Ohio individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits for contributions to the arts and arts education in eligible locations. The awards are intended to recognize those who have contributed to the arts community. The awards program celebrates the people, organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231580
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, units of government, churches, and educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include economic and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 174926
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations for projects, events, and services that benefit local residents. Proposed initiatives should align with the following areas of focus: diversity, education, community involvement, and the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178519
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Libraries, School Districts, and Park Districts for Youth Benef...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts in eligible locations for impactful youth programs. Funding is intended to support projects and direct services benefiting area youth, with priority given to programs that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186773
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, For-Profits, CBOs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address Racism in ...

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, CBOs, tribes, and government agencies to address racism in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that inform policy, media, programs, services, products, and places. Eligible applicants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219737
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Environmental Justice Projects

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for environmental projects that promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support community-based projects in areas that are significantly impacted by climate change. All proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 220268

Grants to Massachusetts Entities to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, and government agencies to improve health in eligible communities. Funding is available for projects and programs that promote health equity, improve the mental and physical...

GrantWatch ID#: 161245

Grants to Maryland Humanities Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of $5,000 to Maryland humanities nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Priority will be given to organizations that serve historically underserved communities. Organizations may use the funds to cover any form of general operating expense. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204631

Grants to Minnesota Artists for Professional Development for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 09/13/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Minnesota artists in eligible locations for professional development. Funding is intended to support artists from underserved populations, including but not limited to artists with disabilities and those from BIPOC communities. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 211252

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Community Challenges

Deadline: 09/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits to address pressing issues and challenges facing local communities. Funding is intended for a broad range of focus areas such as justice and equity, climate change, and housing and food security....

GrantWatch ID#: 224889

Opportunity for New York Entities to Collaborate on Public Policy Publications

Deadline: 09/14/26

Opportunity for New York community organizations, advocacy groups, and designers to collaborate on public policy publications. The purpose of this program is to address complex public policy issues and to promote social justice. The publications focus on systems, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145204

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools to promote social justice and benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that help build a more equitable community for youth...

GrantWatch ID#: 198626

Grants to Ontario Minority-Led Organizations to Address Inequities They Face

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario minority-led organizations to address inequities they face in eligible regions. Eligible areas of funding include operational support, capacity building, and event and project funding. Funding is intended for organizations that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211381

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote access to healthcare, education/training, and/or affordable housing, and help women claim their rights as indiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 216050

Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Racial Equity Programs

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for general operating support to address systemic inequities in eligible locations. Funding supports culturally relevant programs, services, and activities that reduce disparities and strengthen organizations serving co...

GrantWatch ID#: 231273

Grants to Manitoba Artists, Nonprofits, and Groups for Arts Programming for Underserved Artist...

Deadline: 09/15/26

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

Awards to Saskatchewan Residents and Organizations for Advancing Multiculturalism

Deadline: 09/15/26

Awards to Saskatchewan individuals, businesses, and organizations for advancing multiculturalism. The award program is intended to honor residents and entities that have worked to achieve diversity, integration, intercultural connections, and cultural continuity; ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148354

Grants to USA Organizations in New England for Environmental Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont environmental organizations to increase the impact of their services in local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that contribute to envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 170466

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States to Promote Equality and Diversity

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states to promote equality and diversity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for program support, operating support, advocacy, and capacity building. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 174115

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Institutions for Arts and Culture, Health and Wel...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to British Columbia educational or charitable organizations and institutions for programs related to health and welfare, educational resources, culture and creative arts, and amateur athletics. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the Provinc...

GrantWatch ID#: 174117

Grants to California Organizations for Innovative Projects Addressing Digital Access Dispariti...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California organizations for innovative solutions that address disparities in digital access. The goal of the funding program is to increase reliable access to digital technology for all, with a special emphasis on marginalized and underserved population...

GrantWatch ID#: 189347

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits for Improved Health Services for Women and Children

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building efforts, operational support, and programming to benefit women and children. Eligible activities are related to health and access to healthcare, mental health, and the workforce. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 190511

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Create Positive Change in Lo...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, faith-based organizations, tribal entities, and school districts to address social disparities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for collabora...

GrantWatch ID#: 190660

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Programs that Promote ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to promote social justice. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to encourage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193755

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Health Outcomes for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government entities in eligible locations to improve health outcomes and address environmental concerns. Applicants must complete the required registration and first-time applicants must meet with staff prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 193807

Grants to USA Teachers and School Personnel to Promote Classroom Equity and Understanding

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195873

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, Native American tribes, government agencies, and public schools for projects to meet the needs of local communities. Projects should address one of the priority areas of capacity building, economic development, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 197174

Grants to USA Newspapers and Newspaper Associations to Promote the Advancement of the Newspape...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA newspapers and newspaper associations for initiatives that promote the advancement of the newspaper industry. Funding is intended for programs that support the creation of sustainable business models, educational activities for the advancement of lea...

GrantWatch ID#: 199394

Grants to Colorado Black-Led Nonprofits to Promote Social and Racial Justice

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado Black-led nonprofit organizations serving Black populations for programs and projects to promote economic development, improve health outcomes, encourage social justice, and preserve Black culture and history. Funding is intended for general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 205438

Grants to Minnesota Individuals and Groups to Strengthen Indigenous Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

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

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Welfare of People of Color and Disadvantaged Popu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit people of color and other underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the economic, social, and educational welfare...

GrantWatch ID#: 209787

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools for community benefit programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, recreation, arts and culture, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210035

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Preservation Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to clean energy that focus on research, education, workforce development, and environmental and social justice. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 210314

Grants to Iowa and Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, CBOs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210857

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Support Peace Initiatives and the Env...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support innovative projects focusing on the environment and peace initiatives. Funding is intended for small or emerging organizations that lack support from other sources. Areas...

GrantWatch ID#: 218841

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribal Entities for Environmental and Socia...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, municipalities, public schools, and tribal entities for environmental projects and social justice activities. Funding is intended to support community land programs that increase...

GrantWatch ID#: 222959

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Promote Education, Social Justice, and Community Sustaina...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community sustainability. The grant prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 223087

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students to Improve the Quality of Life in Low-In...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students for research studies to improve the quality of life for individuals in low- and middle-income countries. Particular emphasis is placed on research based in Sub-Saharan Africa. Focus areas include climate change...

GrantWatch ID#: 230035

Opportunity for Canada Clinical Researchers to Participate in a Breast Cancer Research Contest

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for Canada clinical researchers and research teams to participate in a contest focused on innovative breast cancer research. The purpose of the contest is to recognize exceptional skill in the following priority areas: equitable access, patient-centere...

GrantWatch ID#: 231183
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