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.
 " href="http://www.drugpolicy.org/about-us/advocacy-grants-program">Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) Advocacy Grants Programs - Organization: Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) - Type: Foundation Grant
Dunn Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dunn Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Dunn Foundation Grant supports initiatives focused on social justice, population…
Earlham Peace Prize Funder: Earlham College (President's Discretionary Fund) Award Amount: $10,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: Earlham College students; projects may be domestic or international…
EarthRights Alumni Small Grants Program Status: Active (launched in 2022) Purpose: Provide alumni of EarthRights Mekong training programs with financial support for the implementation of…
Echoing Green Black Male Achievement Fellowship Program Type: Two-year fellowship program for social entrepreneurs focused on black male achievement Award Amount: - $80,000 for individual Fellow -…
Echoing Green Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Echoing Green Amount: US $80,000 - US $90,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Echoing Green Fellowship empowers innovative leaders…
Echoing Green Global Fellowship Program Type: Two-year fellowship program for emerging social entrepreneurs Award Amount: - $80,000 for individual Fellow - $90,000 for partnership (two founders)…
ECO Group Toolkit Funder: The SCAN Foundation Recipient: Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CORE) Award Year: 2025 Geographic Scope: National (with focus on California and beyond) Strategic…
ECS-NJ Annual Grant Program Overview: ECS-NJ grants are designed to expand existing compassion and justice ministries of congregations in the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey and make new ones…
Edilith Eckart & Jene McCovey Memorial Peace Scholarship Funder: WILPF (Women's International League for Peace and Freedom) - Humboldt County Award Amount: Up to $500 per grant Geographic Scope:…
Educator Leadership Purpose: Uplift and co-create a space for educators to re-energize, connect, and support one another as they work to transform themselves, students, and their schools. The goal is…
Edward O’Brien Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Center for Transformative Action (CTA) Last Updated: August 21, 2025 Summary The Edward O’Brien Human Rights Education Awards, established by Human…
EEFD Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: European Endowment for Democracy Amount: Up to €60,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) funds civil society…
El-Hibri Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: El-Hibri Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The El-Hibri Foundation Grant focuses on advancing the inclusion of American Muslim…
Overview _NOTE: This initiative will not be offered in 2025._ Elevating Migrant Leadership: Building Inclusive Futures The Elevating Migrant Leadership initiative was designed to support immigrant…
Emergency Grants (January 2026 Response) Status: Completed (grants awarded January 2026) Geographic Scope: Twin Cities, Minnesota Focus Areas: - Emergency support for frontline LGBTQ+ organizations -…
Emergent Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emergent Fund Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Emergent Fund Grant, established in 2016, supports BIPOC-led social…
Emerging Advocacy Fund Funder: MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger Geographic Scope: United States, focusing on states with highest rates of food insecurity Focus Areas: - Advocacy and public policy…
Emerging Fellows Research Program Program Type: Yearlong research fellowship opportunity for college students Geographic Scope: United States (college students) Focus Areas: - Climate change - Social…
Emerging Justice Fund Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest (SJF) Geographic Scope: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming Award Type: Unrestricted grants Focus: Grassroots organizing for…