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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NEO Action Fund Grant NEO Philanthropy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The NEO Action Fund, established in 2009, focuses on promoting social welfare and advancing social justice. This 501(c)(4) organization engages in advocacy, supports policy reforms, and empowers the public to participate in social issues.	Not published	Varies
Reproductive Health & Justice Grant Program The Educational Foundation of America · Foundation Not published · $5K – $125K The Educational Foundation of America (EFA) supports the Reproductive Health & Justice Grant Program to enhance access to abortion and contraception throughout the U.S., particularly in Appalachia, Alabama, and Florida.	Not published	$5K – $125K
The Bronx Community Foundation Participatory Grantmaking The Bronx Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bronx Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation in The Bronx, solely dedicated to delivering resources to the borough.	Not published	Varies
LEAD: BUILD Health Foundation for Louisiana · Foundation Not published · Varies LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, Advocacy, and Development) is FFL's community training program that equips Louisiana residents with tools to steer local and regional decision-making processes.	Not published	Varies
Community & Civic Leadership – Collective Power & Policy Change Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $25K – $75K As our region’s community foundation, The Chicago Community Trust is a platform for change that connects philanthropy to impact.	Not published	$25K – $75K
Zero Hunger Grants: Creating Stronger Hunger Free Communities Alliance to End Hunger · Foundation Not published · $10K Support Hunger Free Communities Initiative organizations through grants that advance multisector, collective impact approaches to ending hunger at the local or state level.	Not published	$10K
Break the Hate Challenge Grant One Young World · Foundation Not published · £5,000 The Break the Hate Challenge invites young leaders aged 18-35 to combat intolerance in their communities.	Not published	£5,000
Community Action Fund NDN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Community Action Fund (CAF) provides modest, urgent response funding to direct action and frontline organizing across Turtle Island (North America) and related Island Nations.	Not published	$15K – $30K
Local Filmmaker Fund Grant Independence Public Media · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Local Filmmaker Fund by the People's Media Fund supports filmmakers in Greater Philadelphia, enhancing their skills and film projects through a 12-month cohort program.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Catalyst Program State-Level Grants Fight Colorectal Cancer Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catalyst State-by-State Advocacy Program provides funding and technical assistance to support state-level policy change through coalition building and grassroots advocacy to increase access to life-saving colorectal cancer screening.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Opportunities Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of the Targeted Support Funds, this grant stream supports emerging or new opportunities for community power building	Not published	Varies
Art and Change Grant Leeway Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Art and Change Grant offers up to $2,500 to women, trans, and gender nonconforming artists in Greater Philadelphia for projects that foster social change.	Not published	Up to $3K
Scherman Foundation: Environmental & Climate Justice Program Grant The Scherman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scherman Foundation's Environmental & Climate Justice Program focuses on empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities through grassroots organizing to address climate change and promote racial justice.	Not published	Varies
William G. Nash Social Impact Grant William G Nash Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The William G. Nash Social Impact Grant program honors the legacy of Will Nash by supporting young changemakers and their visions for impact.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Indian Land Tenure Foundation - Legal Reform Grant Program Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indian Land Tenure Foundation's Legal Reform Grant Program aims to empower American Indian nations by addressing systemic barriers to land ownership and control.	Not published	Varies
Health Access Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports efforts to eliminate barriers to affordable preventive health care.	Not published	Varies
Woods Fund of Chicago Grant: Returning Applicants Woods Fund of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Varies The Woods Fund of Chicago Grant is aimed at supporting returning applicants who are committed to combating structural racism and economic injustice. Applications will be accepted from April 1 to April 30, 2025.	Not published	Varies
Educator Leadership Evanstonskokie District 65 Educational Foundation (Foundation 65) · Foundation Not published · Varies 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.	Not published	Varies
GriffinHarte Foundation Grant GriffinHarte Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The GriffinHarte Foundation Grant aims to foster civil discourse surrounding contentious issues of fairness, equity, and identity.	Not published	Up to $1K
Social Justice & Resiliency Grants Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K Strengthening culturally specific organizations and advancing equity and inclusion in the nonprofit sector for a more just and resilient future.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant The Cyrus Eaton Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K The Cyrus Eaton Foundation Grant focuses on advancing sustainable environments, social justice, cultural enrichment, and peaceful coexistence.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Watch Us Vote Grants Community Foundation for Muskegon County · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Community Foundation for Muskegon County offers the Watch Us Vote Grants to support civic engagement in voting among residents.	Not published	Up to $500
Art for Justice Fund Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $7.5M An innovative fund launched in 2017 that uses proceeds from artwork sales to address mass incarceration and criminal justice reform in the United States.	Not published	$100K – $7.5M
Leadership Now 2026 Summit Award Leadership Now Project · Foundation Not published · Varies Each year Leadership Now honors an 'unsung hero' for their extraordinary yet under-recognized contributions to defending and renewing democracy.	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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