Social Justice Grants
Last updated October 19, 2026
Grantable tracks 1,028 active social justice grants in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 29 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 489 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Grants tracked
- 1,028
- from 703 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $7,500–$75K
- Total listed funding
- $76.6M
- across 489 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 30
- 61 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Bread & Roses Opportunity Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Nov 2, 2026 · Up to $1K The Bread & Roses Opportunity Fund Grant supports grassroots initiatives aimed at advancing social, racial, and economic justice in the Philadelphia area. | |
| ACLS Digital Justice Development Grants American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Nov 3, 2026 · $50K – $100K The ACLS Digital Justice Development Grants, funded by The Mellon Foundation, aim to enhance justice and equity in digital scholarly practice. | |
| Creative Equations Fund Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies An investment strategy dedicated to arts for social justice. | |
| Social Impact Grant The Meantime Coffee Company · Foundation ~November · $1K | |
| Uprooting Racism Training (URFS) Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc · Foundation ~November · $60 – $5K A theory and action workshop for environmental and food justice leaders to uproot systemic racism in organizations and society. | |
| Grace Scholars, Mount Mary University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · Varies | |
| Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award Sobel Family Supporting Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · $5K | |
| The Mack Ness Fund Stanley Stone Special Grant Berson Family Supporting Foundation Inc · Foundation ~November · $5K This annual award supports a selected outstanding Negev resident who develops creative and innovative solutions to social or economic problems unique to the Negev. | |
| Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Metrowest NJ · Foundation ~November · $5K | |
| Microgrants From Brooklyn Org Grant Brooklyn Community Foundation · Foundation Nov 30, 2026 · Up to $10K Brooklyn Org is now accepting applications for microgrants to support community-based organizations with budgets under $100,000. | |
| Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship Communities United for Restorative Youth · Foundation ~December · Varies A one-year paid fellowship that amplifies the political consciousness, political power, leadership, and professional development of formerly incarcerated young adults ages 18-25 who are working to end youth criminalization. | |
| Dissertation Fellowships (2026-2027) Center for Engaged Scholarship · Foundation ~December · $35K The Center for Engaged Scholarship's mission is to contribute to social and environmental justice by mobilizing the ideas and energies of engaged scholars. | |
| CES Dissertation Fellowship Center for Engaged Scholarship · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · $40K The Center for Engaged Scholarship (CES) awards Dissertation Fellowships to Ph.D. students in the social sciences and humanities doing 'engaged scholarship' — rigorous research addressing pressing social problems and injustices. | |
| Caroline Scholars, Mount Mary University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| Joyce Foundation: Democracy Grants The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · US $25,000 - US $125,000 The Joyce Foundation's Democracy Grants aim to enhance participation and representation in the electoral process across the Great Lakes region. | |
| Nancy Peace Action Against Prejudice Award Young Women's Christian Association of Newburyport · Foundation ~December · Varies The YWCA Greater Newburyport awards this recognition to community members who have made valuable contributions towards eliminating racism, fighting prejudice, and celebrating diversity through their professional or volunteer lives. | |
| Public Art for Spatial Justice Grants New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Dec 1, 2026 · $15K – $30K The Public Art for Spatial Justice Grants support Massachusetts artists in creating public art that embodies spatial justice and fosters community engagement. | |
| Sustaining Grants Haymarket People's Fund Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $20K Grant sizes determined after careful evaluation considering: All grantees must complete a follow-up report summarizing: Haymarket People's Fund is a 49-year-old multicultural, anti-racism foundation that has provided resources to almost… | |
| Community Advocate Award ENT Credit Union · Foundation ~December · Up to $50K Ent Credit Union's Community Advocate Award honors Coloradans who go above and beyond to make a lasting impact in their communities. | |
| The 1954 Project Luminary Award The Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group · Foundation ~December · $1M The 1954 Project is The CAFE Group's flagship initiative dedicated to fulfilling the promise of equitable education in the United States. Named for the 1954 Brown v. | |
| Versafund Grant Program: Venture Grant Versacare Inc · Foundation ~December · $10K – $40K The Versafund Grant Program: Venture Grant provides financial support ranging from $10,001 to $40,000 for projects aimed at community engagement, education, and humanitarian efforts. | |
| Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation ~December · $20K – $50K | |
| Fund for Safe Communities Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| Looking Out Foundation Grant Looking Out Foundation · Foundation Jan 15, 2027 · $5K – $25K The Looking Out Foundation Grant supports social justice and humanitarian initiatives, having donated nearly $6 million to various causes globally. |
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Social justice grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 30 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 61 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 229 22%
- No deadline published
- 708 69%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 61 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active social justice grants
- Crossroads Fund Inc 14 active
- Bread and Roses Community Fund 11 active
- Headwaters Foundation for Justice 11 active
- Social Justice Fund Northwest 11 active
- Inatai Foundation 9 active
- The Pittsburgh Foundation 8 active
703 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 1,028 active social justice grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 19, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 4 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About social justice grants
Social justice grants fund nonprofits advancing racial, economic, gender, and systemic equity through advocacy, community organizing, policy reform, and direct services. Funding is concentrated in private philanthropy, with funders such as the Ford Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Open Society Foundations supporting movement-building and structural change.
A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow social justice grants down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.
Social Justice Grants by state
Browse social justice grants available to organizations in 15 states.
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Top funders for social justice
Foundations and grantmakers active in civil rights, social action & advocacy — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- Our American Future Foundation Washington, DC $103.8M given/yr
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights Chicago, IL $37.1M given/yr
- Texas CASA Inc Austin, TX $33.3M given/yr
- American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY $28.4M given/yr
- Priorities USA Foundation Washington, DC $16.3M given/yr
- California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association San Diego, CA $14.7M given/yr
- Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc Silver Spring, MD $14.3M given/yr
- Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ $10.5M given/yr
- All Americans Vote Washington, DC $10.2M given/yr
- The Asian American Foundation Washington, DC $9.1M given/yr
- Ms Foundation for Women Inc Brooklyn, NY $7.6M given/yr
- NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc Baltimore, MD $7.4M given/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do social justice grants award?
Of the 1,028 social justice grants Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 489 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $7,500 and $75K. The largest is $10.0M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most social justice grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Crossroads Fund Inc (14), Bread and Roses Community Fund (11), Headwaters Foundation for Justice (11), Social Justice Fund Northwest (11), and Inatai Foundation (9). In all, 703 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are social justice grants due?
Of 1,028 grants listed, 30 accept applications on a rolling basis, 61 have a published upcoming deadline, 229 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 708 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.
What grants are available for social justice work?
Social justice grants support community organizing, policy advocacy, leadership development, litigation, and programs that address the root causes of inequity. Funders increasingly offer flexible general-operating and multi-year support, and many prioritize organizations led by people from the communities most affected by injustice.
Who funds social justice nonprofits?
Private foundations lead social justice funding, including the Ford Foundation's equity-focused grantmaking, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's work on racial equity, and the Open Society Foundations' support for justice and democracy. Donor collaboratives, community foundations, and progressive funding intermediaries also direct significant resources to this field.
How do social justice organizations find the right funders?
Start by identifying foundations whose stated priorities match your issue area and approach, since social justice funders often focus on specific causes, populations, or strategies. Reviewing funders' published grant lists, building relationships before applying, and clearly articulating both your theory of change and community accountability all strengthen your chances.
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