Social Justice Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Competitive Grants Funder: Akron Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Summit County, Ohio and Greater Akron area Focus Areas: - Arts & Culture - Civic Affairs - Health & Human Services - Education…
Constellation Award Overview: Recognition award celebrating the achievements of a group or organization of LEE members who are imagining an equitable and better future, actively working towards it,…
Constellation Award Overview: Recognition award honoring groups or organizations of LEE members at the Maryland Civic Engagement Summit (held in Fall) About the Award: This award recognizes the…
Overview _We expect to run this fund again in 2025 or 2026 and will update this page at that time._ Consumer Privacy Rights Fund The Consumer Privacy Rights Fund supports projects dedicated to…
Cordes Fellowship Program Status: Active (last announced for 2018) Geographic Scope: Global Focus Areas: - Social entrepreneurship - Nonprofit leadership - Alleviating global poverty and injustice -…
Core Research Grants - Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Sage Foundation Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The Russell Sage Foundation's Core…
Core Research Grants - Social, Political, and Economic Inequality Status: ACTIVE Funder: Russell Sage Foundation Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Russell Sage Foundation’s Core Research…
Core Support Grants Overview: This portfolio funds critical organizations working daily to prevent nuclear war and reduce a variety of nuclear threats. Focus Areas: - Organizations sustaining the…
Cousins Foundations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cousins Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Cousins Foundation, established in 1963, is dedicated to addressing social and…
COVID Community Response Grants Program Status: Past program (launched in 2020 during COVID-19 pandemic) Geographic Scope: North Carolina and South Carolina, covering 96 cities Overview: Southern…
COVID-19 Grassroots Justice Fund Status: Completed (first grantees announced, more funding continuing) Description: A one-time fund created in partnership with multiple organizations to support…
COVID-19 Response Fund Status: Created August 2020 in response to COVID-19 pandemic; appears to be concluded Geographic Scope: California, Oregon, Washington, and beyond Program Overview: Beneficial…
Cowles Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cowles Charitable Trust Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Cowles Charitable Trust Grant supports initiatives…
Creation & Development Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Performance Network Amount: Approximately US $15,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Creation & Development Fund,…
Creative Equations Fund Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Geographic Scope: Brooklyn, NY Overview: An investment strategy dedicated to arts for social justice. The Creative Equations Fund supports…
Creative Equations Fund (CEF) - Performing Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brooklyn Arts Council Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Creative Equations Fund (CEF) is an…
Creative In Residence Program Overview: A program designed to support and invest in artists who prioritize social justice in their creative work. CIR supports economic growth and advancement of…
Crime Victims Advocacy Program Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Equal Justice Works Amount: More than US $7,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Crime Victims Advocacy Program…
Crossroads Fund: Community Resilience Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crossroads Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Crossroads Fund's Community…
Crossroads Fund: Giving Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crossroads Fund Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Crossroads Fund’s Giving Project is a unique…