Social Justice Grants

Last updated October 20, 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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McMillen Artist Community Reverse Scholarship Program Grant The Robert B McMillen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The McMillen Artist Community Reverse Scholarship Program supports visual artists in Washington State by offering competitive grants aimed at fostering artistic excellence and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $25K
SPF: The Discretionary Fund Grant Southern Partners Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Southern Partners Fund's Discretionary Fund Grant aims to support grassroots community organizing for social, economic, and environmental justice in the Southeastern United States.	Not published	Up to $4K
Queer Justice Momentum Giving Project Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Queer Justice Momentum Giving Project Grant supports grassroots organizations led by LGBTQIA+ individuals in the Northwest, focusing on combating anti-queer legislation and fostering community resilience.	Not published	Up to $40K
Youth United Way RFP United Way of South Central Michigan · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K Support programs that address racism and/or college and career readiness through youth empowerment and community action.	Not published	Up to $6K
Call for Kindness Grant Riley's Way Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Call for Kindness Grant, offered by Riley's Way Foundation, empowers young leaders aged 13-23 to launch impactful social projects focused on kindness and community connection.	Not published	Up to $5K
California Equitable Recovery Initiative (CERI) Sierra Health Foundation Center for Health Program Management · Foundation Not published · $300K – $3M The CERI supports community-based organizations across California that are led by and serve communities facing inequities in COVID-19 infection and impacts.	Not published	$300K – $3M
Paul Green Foundation Grant The Paul Green Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Paul Green Foundation, established in 1982, continues the legacy of playwright Paul Green by supporting North Carolina 501(c)(3) organizations.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Growing Justice Fund Program Grant Growing Justice Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement is a multi-donor pooled fund driven by the wisdom and experience of funders, farmers and other workers in the food value chain with shared values and vision.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Wellbeing Fund Social Justice Partners Los Angeles · Foundation Not published · $570K – $1M A direct financial support fund providing cash stipends to Los Angeles homeless response sector workers to alleviate immediate financial needs and move toward living wage throughout the sector.	Not published	$570K – $1M
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Grant The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation Grant aims to promote economic, educational, social, ethnic, and racial equity for all Arkansans.	Not published	Varies
Grassroots Exchange Fund Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Small grants program designed to support rapid response networking and collaboration between grassroots social change organizations. Provides quick financial support to grassroots groups during unforeseen changes and opportunities.	Rolling	Varies
Advancing Girls Fund Tides Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Advancing Girls Fund is a Tides Foundation initiative that powers grantmaking for adolescent girls and young women of color and their allies, investing in spaces where they can learn, play, dream, and become powerful movement leaders.	Not published	Varies
CCF: Pride in the Hills Fund (LBGTQ+) Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Pride in the Hills Fund, managed by the Connecticut Community Foundation, aims to support and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Arts in Social Service Grants New Mexico Arts · Foundation Not published · $10K The Arts in Social Service Grants from New Mexico Arts supports organizations focused on arts-based projects that tackle social issues affecting marginalized populations such as the incarcerated, homeless, and ill.	Not published	$10K
Muckleshoot Charity Fund Grant Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Muckleshoot Charity Fund supports community organizations in Washington, offering grants between $1,500 and $5,000.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Cowles Charitable Trust Grant The Cowles Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Cowles Charitable Trust Grant supports initiatives aligned with the philanthropic legacy of Gardner Cowles, Jr. Focused on education, social justice, health, and the arts, it favors organizations recognized as 501(c)(3) by the IRS.	Not published	Up to $10K
Robert Sterling Clark Foundation: Leadership For Equity Grant Robert Sterling Clark Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Sterling Clark Foundation's Leadership For Equity Grant focuses on investing in diverse leaders in New York City.	Not published	Varies
Community Leaders Grant Citizens Committee for New York City Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K CitizensNYC offers grants to support local leaders, community groups, and grassroots organizations making a difference in their neighborhoods.	Not published	Up to $5K
Open Society Fellowship Open Society Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE; Applications are currently closed._ Applicants for the Open Society Fellowship are invited to address the following proposition: _New and radical forms of ownership, governance, entrepreneurship, and financialization are needed to…	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Fund The Tiwahe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The fund moves resources quickly to support community-led safety, healing, and mutual aid in response to escalating state violence and community needs.	Not published	Varies
Targeted Support Funds Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A consolidated funding opportunity combining three grant streams into a single application process: To support organizations in growing their capacity to build community power	Not published	Varies
ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant Islamic Scholarship Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant supports emerging Muslim filmmakers in creating impactful short narrative or documentary films that address social justice issues.	Not published	Up to $10K
Gender Justice and Healing Grant Program New Mexico Fund for Women and Girls · Foundation Not published · $96K	Not published	$96K
Campaigns, Litigation, Issues, & Policy (CLIP) Fund Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75,000 - $250,000	Not published	$75,000 - $250,000

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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 20, 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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