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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Heather Heyer Foundation Scholarships Heather Heyer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Heather Heyer Foundation was created in memory of Heather Heyer, who was dedicated to promoting equal rights for all people. A scholarship program was created for individuals active in creating positive social change.	Not published	$5K
Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund Grants The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial · Foundation Not published · Varies The Amy Adina Schulman Memorial Fund is a Princeton, New Jersey-based endowment fund providing grants to individuals and young adults who volunteer or intern for progressive social action projects or programs.	Not published	Varies
Combating Hate Crimes Grant Program Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is offering grants to support organizations in combating hate crimes. Local governments partnering with eligible nonprofit organizations can apply for funding.	Not published	Up to $150K
Het X-Y Actiefonds (The X-Y Action Fund) Funding Grant Het X-Y Actiefonds (The X-Y Action Fund) · Foundation Not published · Up to €2,500 The Het X-Y Actiefonds supports grassroots protests and campaigns that promote social justice and environmental sustainability.	Not published	Up to €2,500
RRF: Responsive Grants - Advocacy Retirement Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $160K The Retirement Research Foundation (RRF) offers Responsive Grants for advocacy projects that significantly impact older Americans. These grants support initiatives focused on critical policy issues like economic security and health care.	Not published	$10K – $160K
Park Foundation Grants: Civic Participation Park Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Park Foundation Grants for Civic Participation aim to enhance democracy through active civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Gerda Henkel Foundation: Funding Programme Democracy: Democracy as Utopia, Experience and Threat Grant Gerda Henkel Foundation · Foundation Not published · $69K – $134K The Gerda Henkel Foundation supports research in the humanities and social sciences, particularly regarding democracy's evolving nature.	Not published	$69K – $134K
Building Community Power Fund Grant Healthspark Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Building Community Power Fund, launched by HealthSpark Foundation, aims to empower nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County, PA, by enhancing their advocacy efforts.	Not published	Up to $20K
Tull Charitable Foundation Grant Tull Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tull Charitable Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Georgia, focusing on projects that enhance community impact and organizational capacity.	Not published	Varies
WFF Capacity Building Grants Weitz Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $21K The Weitz Family Foundation offers WFF Capacity Building Grants aimed at empowering organizations in Omaha, Nebraska.	Not published	$21K
Community Advocacy & Partnership Engagement (CAPE) Grant National Education Association Staff Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies The NEA Community Advocacy & Partnership Engagement (CAPE) Grant aims to support local affiliates in mobilizing community organizations to enhance student achievement, particularly for students of color.	Not published	Varies
Fairness and Justice Alliance Maine Justice Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fairness and Justice Alliance is listed among the Maine Justice Foundation's grants and programs. Limited details are available in the provided materials.	Not published	Varies
Chicago Commitment: Culture, Equity, and the Arts Grant John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation · Foundation Not published · $55K – $80K The Chicago Commitment: Culture, Equity, and the Arts Grant aims to foster racial equity and inclusivity in Chicago by investing in diverse organizations that utilize arts and culture as a means of community engagement.	Not published	$55K – $80K
Justice Action Group (JAG) Maine Justice Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Justice Action Group is listed among the Maine Justice Foundation's grants and programs. Limited details are available in the provided materials.	Not published	Varies
RFP: Arts & Culture for Community Wealth – Collective Power Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts & Culture for Community Wealth grant by The Chicago Community Trust aims to harness the collective power of community engagement to drive economic growth.	Not published	Varies
Papitto Opportunity Connection Scholarships Rhode Island Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K Two scholarships from the Papitto Opportunity Connection Foundation in the amount of $25,000 each will be awarded to candidates who are dedicated to serving and uplifting underserved communities.	Not published	$25K
Modern Endangered Archives Program: Planning Grants UCLA Library · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Modern Endangered Archives Program (MEAP) offers planning grants to support projects aimed at digitizing and preserving endangered archival materials from the 20th and 21st centuries.	Not published	Up to $20K
Fund for Belarus Democracy The German Marshall Fund of the United States · Foundation Not published · Varies Makes support available to citizen initiatives, independent media, and vulnerable groups, enabling them to resist the dictatorial regime and work towards the democratization of Belarus.	Not published	Varies
Lowcountry Ministries Fund Palmetto Project Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Address issues of social justice and economic empowerment in mostly underserved areas of the six-county region.	Not published	Up to $50K
Fund for a Just and Equitable Morris County Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of New Jersey considers regularly how we as an organization and civic community leader can effect lasting change that leads to greater equity.	Not published	Varies
CAO Ballot Measure Grant National Education Association Staff Organization · Foundation Not published · Varies The CAO Ballot Measure Grant, offered by the National Education Association Staff Organization, supports state affiliates in implementing student-centered initiatives through advocacy and collective bargaining.	Not published	Varies
Chinook Fund Giving Project Grants Chinook Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chinook Fund provides grants - including start-up and seed funding - to grassroots organizations working for social, economic, environmental, and racial justice in Colorado, focusing on groups cut off from traditional funding streams.	Not published	Varies
Kentucky Foundation For Women: Art Meets Activism (AMA) Grant Kentucky Foundation for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kentucky Foundation For Women offers the Art Meets Activism (AMA) Grant to support feminist artists and organizations in Kentucky.	Not published	Varies
Humanity United Grant Humanity United · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: We do not have the staff capacity to review a high volume of unsolicited requests and therefore do not currently accept unsolicited proposals.	Not published	Varies

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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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