Social Justice Grants
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are currently 1,043 open social justice grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 507 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Open grants
- 1,043
- from 711 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $7,500–$75K
- Total listed funding
- $79.6M
- across 507 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 27
- 41 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Racial Equity Fund Friends of Salmon Bay · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Varies FOSB has a dedicated line item in the budget to support programming aligned with FOSB's commitment to anti-racism work. This is not standalone committee work but aims to touch all areas of FOSB operations. | |
| Gender Justice Organizing Fund Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation October 31, 2026 · Varies | |
| Creative Equations Fund Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation November 7, 2026 · Varies An investment strategy dedicated to arts for social justice. | |
| Social Impact Grant The Meantime Coffee Company · Foundation November 8, 2026 · $1K | |
| Uprooting Racism Training (URFS) Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc · Foundation November 12, 2026 · $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 15, 2026 · Varies | |
| Stanley Stone Me'oravut Hevratit (Social Involvement) Award Sobel Family Supporting Foundation Inc · Foundation November 24, 2026 · $5K | |
| The Mack Ness Fund Stanley Stone Special Grant Berson Family Supporting Foundation · Foundation November 24, 2026 · $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 · Foundation November 24, 2026 · $5K | |
| Dream Beyond Bars Fellowship Communities United for Restorative Youth · Foundation December 1, 2026 · 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 1, 2026 · $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 December 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 1, 2026 · Varies | |
| Nancy Peace Action Against Prejudice Award Young Women's Christian Association of Newburyport · Foundation December 1, 2026 · 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. | |
| Sustaining Grants Haymarket People's Fund Inc · Foundation December 2, 2026 · 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 15, 2026 · 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 · Foundation December 15, 2026 · $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. | |
| Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation December 31, 2026 · $20K – $50K | |
| Fund for Safe Communities Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation December 31, 2026 · Varies | |
| Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA) Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · Foundation January 31, 2027 · $540 – $5K Recognize and reward Jewish high school students in San Diego who are making a difference in their community through innovative leadership and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects. | |
| Organizing Grants Aj Muste Foundation · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Varies Funds grassroots activist projects prioritizing those with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding. | |
| Glynn D. Key 1L Summer Intern Fellowship Southern Environmental Law Center · Foundation January 31, 2027 · Varies Offered to first-year law students, particularly those with strong interest in or demonstrated commitment to advancing environmental justice. | |
| Peter Chortek Leadership Award JFS Foundation · Foundation January 31, 2027 · $540 – $5K Recognizes Jewish high school students in San Diego who are making a difference in their community through innovative leadership and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects. | |
| Burke Scholars, Marquette University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation February 1, 2027 · Varies |
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Social justice grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 27 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 41 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 226 22%
- No deadline published
- 749 72%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 41 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open social justice grants
- Crossroads Fund Inc 14 open
- Bread and Roses Community Fund 11 open
- Headwaters Foundation for Justice 11 open
- Social Justice Fund Northwest 11 open
- Inatai Foundation 9 open
- The Pittsburgh Foundation 8 open
711 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 1,043 open social justice grants (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 29, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 3 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 14 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
- League of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC $81.4M given/yr
- Restoration of America Ponte Vedra Beach, FL $55.2M given/yr
- Illinois Coalition for Immigrant 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
- Forward Action Fund Concord, NH $25.7M given/yr
- Action Now Inc Houston, TX $17.9M given/yr
- Way to Win Action Fund Inc Washington, DC $17.6M given/yr
- Building America's Future Washington, DC $17.4M given/yr
- Priorities USA Foundation Washington, DC $16.3M given/yr
- California Court Appointed Special San Diego, CA $14.7M given/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do social justice grants award?
Of the 1,043 open social justice grants Grantable lists as of September 29, 2026, 507 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 open listings, the most active 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, 711 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are social justice grants due?
Of 1,043 open grants, 27 accept applications on a rolling basis, 41 have a published upcoming deadline, 226 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 749 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 49% 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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