686 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 New Brunswick Nonprofits, First Nations, and Agencies to Support Inclusion in Athlet...

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, First Nations, and municipalities for physical activity programs that promote inclusion. Funding is intended to support improvements to facilities to increase inclusion and access in recreation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177513
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Support Children and Families

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to support children and families. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the areas of interest, including but not limited to health, mental health, economic mobility, workf...

GrantWatch ID#: 222222
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Grants to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey Nonprofits to Promote Gender Equity

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that promote equity for women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations serving systemically underserved popul...

GrantWatch ID#: 156525
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit resid...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005
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Grants to Georgia Public School Teachers to Enhance Academics

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia public school teachers, staff, and administrators in eligible locations for innovative projects related to teaching and learning. Previous grants have been used to promote inclusivity and connection, encourage young musicians, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 165198
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Grants to California Youth for Projects to Address Community Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California youth in eligible regions for projects to address community needs. The funding is intended to empower young people to implement their unique ideas to make significant changes within their communities and to gain leadership ski...

GrantWatch ID#: 171054
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Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia Nonprofits for P...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Maryland, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, and schools for programs and projects that benefit residents. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of social ju...

GrantWatch ID#: 178281
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Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools for...

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964
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Grants to British Columbia Residents for Inclusive Projects that Benefit Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 188262
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Mental Health of Young People of Color

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210666
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Real Esta...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977
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Grants to USA Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Estate

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individual real estate managers, building owners, tenants, residents, students, and academic faculty for projects that improve the environmental performance of commercial real estate. Funding is intended to advance sustainability and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979
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Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended to generate practical knowledge that helps ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980
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Grants to Saskatchewan Arts Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, libraries, and Tribal entities for activities that address critical needs. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to support grassroots, innovative cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 213090
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Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463
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Opportunity for International Entrepreneurs for Social and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215166
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Tribes, and Groups for Environmental Justice Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, neighborhood groups, and mutual aid networks for environmental justice projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives to benefit communities on the front line or ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 223040
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In-Kind Grants of Musical Instruments to Mississippi Secondary School Teachers

Deadline: 08/31/26

In-kind grants of musical instruments to Mississippi high school and middle school teachers to support music instruction in eligible locations. The grant is intended to eliminate financial barriers to music education by providing enrichment opportunities to unders...

GrantWatch ID#: 231427
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Grants and In-Kind Support to New York City Nonprofits to Support Their Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $15,000 and in-kind support to New York City nonprofit organizations to support their communities. Funding is intended to support applicants working to address challenges in their neighborhoods, advance social justice, and create lasting community change...

GrantWatch ID#: 231486
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Advance Access and Equity

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for projects to advance access and equity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote civic engagement, equitable access to services, multicultural understanding, and mor...

GrantWatch ID#: 231787
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Grants to Louisiana Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Projects and Operating Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Louisiana nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for projects and general operating costs. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are committed to presenting public arts and culture activities targeting ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173503
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Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Increase Citizen Involvement and Enhance the Charita...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alberta registered charities and qualified donees to enhance the charitable sector and increase citizen involvement in eligible locations. Applicants with programs that are led by and intended for equity-seeking communities are particularly encouraged. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 174202
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits in Eligible Communities to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178244
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits Working to Address Systems Change for Operational Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178931
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Reduce the Threat of...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to addre...

GrantWatch ID#: 179281
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Grants to Nova Scotia Producers and Writers for Costs Related to Television and Film Scriptwri...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Nova Scotia production companies, writers, and individual producers for costs related to writing scripts for television and film. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of costs, including but not ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184098
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Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Critical Community and Or...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, public schools, public agencies, and Indian tribal governments to address emergency and time-sensitive organizational and community needs. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the well-being of people, anima...

GrantWatch ID#: 193856
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Promote Community Health and Equity

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 app...

GrantWatch ID#: 197338
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Fellowships to USA Educators for Workshops to Integrate Global News Into Classrooms

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA and territories educators for workshops addressing how to integrate global news into their classrooms. The program is intended to help educators learn to engage their students in making local connections to global news, practicing media literacy...

GrantWatch ID#: 198473
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Grants to Alberta Charities, Agencies, and First Nations to Address the Needs of Local Communi...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 213216
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Special Events and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to to $5,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations for special programs and events that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that help to raise awareness, encourage economic development, and foster a sense of communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214517
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Address Discrimination and ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address discrimination and poverty in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Capital improvements and special projects in the focus areas of edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220219
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Grants to USA Early Career Professionals and Doctoral Students for Social Justice Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA early career professionals and doctoral students to pursue clinical or research projects in the focus area of social justice. Successful applicants will have access to a mentor who will offer support, feedback, and guidance. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225725
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Promote the Health of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote the health and wellness of residents. Eligible applicants are loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226343
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Sponsorships to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Events That Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 09/01/26

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
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Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Providers to Improve Health Outcomes for Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota pediatric healthcare providers and healthcare trainees to promote child health equity initiatives across the state. Funding is intended to empower healthcare providers from all backgrounds and practice settings, including rural,...

GrantWatch ID#: 230090
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, and Churches to Enhance the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and churches for programs that enhance the well-being of residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that address critical issues in the community. Programs must benefit citizens ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179639
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prog...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to address substance abuse and mental health issues affecting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that focus on cultural relevance, care c...

GrantWatch ID#: 194694
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, School Districts, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, school districts, and government agencies for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210393
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Grants to Alberta Nonprofits and Charities for Arts and Cultural Initiatives in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and registered charities for arts and cultural initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for new arts and culture projects, programs, temporary installations, place-ke...

GrantWatch ID#: 215522
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Social Change Efforts to Address Inequity for Women

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for small-scale grassroots social change efforts that address inequity for women and girls. The purpose of funding is to improve the lives of women and girls who are the most impacted by inequities thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 229327
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Tribal Entities to Improve Native Health Services

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and tribal entities to improve health services for American Indians. The purpose of this program is to improve access to dental, medical, and mental health care for American Indian individuals who do not live within the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160601
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Activities

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, community and environmental groups, and IHEs for activities to protect the environment. Funding is intended to encourage community engagement, restoration projects, and out...

GrantWatch ID#: 174374
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Tribes for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and tribal organizations, academic institutions, and libraries to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support direct program expenses, such as artists’ fees, marketing, costumes, sets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174501
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts to Create Positive Change in Lo...

Deadline: 09/04/26

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
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Grants to Colorado Entities for Arts and Cultural Projects Addressing Social Issues

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, artists, government agencies, IHEs, and schools for arts projects that propose solutions to social issues. Funding is intended for projects bringing together organizations, artists, and communities to fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197462
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits Serving Residents for Organizational Support

Deadline: 09/04/26 Conference Date: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible counties for general organizational expenses. Priority will be given to applicants working in the areas of early childhood education and care, racial justice, arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 204856
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Oregon Entities for Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants and in-kind support to Oregon individuals, groups, and community organizations for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants may develop a new project or choose from existing projects. In addition to funding, applicants rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 210112
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