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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LFW: Partnership Grants Legal Foundation of Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies The Legal Foundation of Washington offers Partnership Grants to support civil legal aid organizations serving low-income individuals across the state.	Not published	Varies
Civic Fabric Fund – State & Local Policy Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Civic Fabric Fund, managed by The Denver Foundation, invites eligible nonprofits to apply for funding to support state and local policy advocacy.	Not published	$15K – $30K
The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Grant The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Grant supports nonprofit organizations in improving community health, education, social justice, cultural enrichment, and capacity building.	Not published	Varies
Opportunity Fund Grants Opportunity Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $20K The Opportunity Fund Grants support small to midsize arts organizations and initiatives promoting social and economic justice, primarily benefiting the Greater Pittsburgh community.	Not published	$8K – $20K
Impact Litigation Fellowship Grant Social Justice Legal Foundation · Foundation Not published · $86K – $96K The Impact Litigation Fellowship, established by the Social Justice Legal Foundation, provides recent law graduates with essential litigation experience over two years.	Not published	$86K – $96K
Advocacy for Children, Youth, and Families Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Advocacy for Children, Youth, and Families Grant, offered by Alaska Children's Trust, aims to strengthen advocacy efforts for children and families in Alaska.	Not published	Up to $3K
Community Grants (Local Organizations) Jewish Federation of Columbus · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants for local nonprofit organizations, considered by the Community Impact Committee (CIC). These grants fund new programs and those funded by designated resources.	Not published	Varies
The Justice Initiative and Collaborative Fund New York Women's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A pioneering philanthropic mobilization effort to end mass incarceration with a lens of gender and racial equality.	Not published	Varies
African American Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of Lorain County · Foundation Not published · Varies The African American Community Fund Grant aims to enhance the quality of life for African Americans in Lorain County by supporting organizations that promote self-sufficiency, education, public safety, and community development.	Not published	Varies
WE Initiative Grant Walter and Elise Haas Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The WE Initiative Grant, part of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund's Social Well-being program, seeks nonprofit organizations dedicated to fostering belonging and community cohesion in the Bay Area.	Not published	Up to $500K
Democratic Philanthropy In Action- Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle Southern Partners Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hubert E. Sapp Regular Grant Cycle, by Southern Partners Fund, aims to empower rural communities in the Southeastern U.S. through grassroots leadership and organizing.	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program The Pride Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $70K Pride Foundation's proactive grant fund for grassroots, LGBTQ+ led and focused organizations working across Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.	Not published	$10K – $70K
Catalyze Fund's Rapid Response Grants Pillars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: 9/24/24, Due to an overwhelming response of incredible applications, all the Rapid Response funds have been granted to a number of organizations._ Pillars Fund amplifies the leadership, narratives, and talents of Muslims in the…	Not published	Varies
Sylvania Franciscan Foundation Fund Toledo Community Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K	Not published	$5K – $50K
Project for Peace Award Earlham College Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A program that empowers young people to develop and implement peacebuilding solutions in their communities.	Not published	$10K
Migration Fellowships Grant Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Foundation Not published · $8K The Migration Fellowships at Harvard's Weatherhead Center for International Affairs invite doctoral students to engage in an eighteen-month program focused on fostering community solidarity with migrants.	Not published	$8K
Resist Grants Resist Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: There are currently no grants available. Please check back soon._ Groups that organize, base build, engage in direct action and cultural organizing.	Not published	Varies
Community Voices Fund Independence Public Media · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Community Voices Fund Applications to Re-open in Summer of 2025._ The Independence Public Media Foundation connects creators, industry experts, community organizations, and philanthropists to support community-driven media-making…	Not published	Varies
Until She's Free Fund Grant Circle For Justice Innovations · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Until She's Free Fund is a participatory grantmaking initiative launched by Circle for Justice Innovations in 2020.	Not published	Up to $25K
Collaborative Impact Grant Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K A new program providing grants to groups of three grantees who partner together to develop and implement collaborative community projects.	Not published	$10K
Tenant and Housing Justice Giving Project Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Muskegon LEAD (Leading Efforts Against Discrimination) Grant Community Foundation for Muskegon County · Foundation Not published · $5K – $7K The Muskegon LEAD Grant supports initiatives focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in Muskegon County.	Not published	$5K – $7K
Nathan Cummings Foundation - Enterprise Grants The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $250K The Nathan Cummings Foundation's Enterprise Grants provide invitation-only, multi-year funding to support social-change organizations aligned with their focus on racial, economic, and environmental justice.	Not published	$250K
Trinity Grants: Racial Justice Initiative Trinity Church Wall Street · Foundation Not published · $80K – $350K The Trinity Grants: Racial Justice Initiative, spearheaded by Trinity Church Wall Street, aims to foster equitable justice systems through community-driven approaches.	Not published	$80K – $350K

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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.

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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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