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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Three Rivers Foundation Grants Three Rivers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Three Rivers Foundation, established in 2011, focuses on improving the health and welfare of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians' historical homelands.	Not published	Varies
JustPax Fund Grant JustPax Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The JustPax Fund Grant supports innovative projects addressing gender, environmental, and economic justice.	Not published	Up to $25K
Philanthropic Power Grants Minnesota Black Collective Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Philanthropic Power Grants are a reciprocal partnership that harnesses the interest, scales or deepens the good work that partners already lead, and ultimately advances a shared vision of a Minnesota where people are holistically well…	Not published	Varies
General Grants for Children of Targeted Activists Rosenberg Fund for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
LatinasGive! Fund Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $4K The LatinasGive! Fund, initiated by The Denver Foundation, empowers women to create positive change in their communities through proactive giving.	Not published	$500 – $4K
YSCF: YS Giving Circle Grants Yellow Springs Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The deadline for this bi-monthly grant is the first Monday of January, March, May, July, September, November._ The YSCF Giving Circle is a group of people who care about social justice and donate money to a pooled fund for projects…	Not published	Varies
Resources Legacy Fund: Grantmaking Opportunity Resources Legacy Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As a general rule, RLF reaches out to potential new grantees and partners to help develop and implement program strategies.	Not published	Varies
Roach Maxam Family Foundation: Whistleblowers Grant Roach Maxam Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roach Maxam Family Foundation offers grants to reward whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing to promote social, economic, and environmental justice.	Not published	Varies
The Manne Family Fellowship in Public Interest Law Grant The University of Texas Law School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Manne Family Fellowship in Public Interest Law, supported by the William Wayne Justice Center, offers one-year postgraduate fellowships to Texas Law alumni working with non-profit legal organizations focused on civil rights, civil…	Not published	Up to $75K
Closing the Opportunity Gap The Community Foundation of South Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of South Alabama awards grants annually through this competitive grantmaking program to support nonprofits serving underserved families and youth in Southwest Alabama.	Not published	Varies
Immediate-Need Investments The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Currently open and reviewed on a quarterly basis._ We activate a respect-based grantmaking approach that prioritizes historically underfunded organizations in Massachusetts whose leaders are building shared narratives, empowering…	Not published	Varies
Lilla Jewel Awards Grant Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · $10K The Lilla Jewel Awards support Oregon-based artists of marginalized genders, promoting social change through their work.	Not published	$10K
RFK Book and Journalism Awards Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights · Foundation Not published · Varies The RFK Book and Journalism Awards honor outstanding writing on issues that reflect Senator Robert F. Kennedy's concerns, including human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action in the United States and around the world.	Not published	Varies
Rapid Response Funds Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Varies Southern Vision Alliance's rapid response funds are designed to quickly deploy resources to grassroots organizations facing urgent needs and critical moments requiring immediate mobilization and action.	Rolling	Varies
HFPG: Resident Engagement Grants Hartford Foundation for Public Giving · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving offers Resident Engagement Grants aimed at nonprofits and community groups to enhance civic participation and trust within communities.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Mary's Pence Grants Mary's Pence · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Mary's Pence funds small organizations with a big vision for systemic change that benefits women and their communities.	Not published	Up to $4K
June J. and Russell W. Peterson Fund for Social Justice Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K Easily learn more about the June J. and Russell W. The next deadline for this grant is Fri, 17 Apr 2026.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Equity & Innovation Fund Change Elemental · Foundation Not published · Varies A philanthropic fund that subsidizes networks, organizations, and leaders that could not otherwise afford coaching and consulting engagements.	Not published	Varies
Major Research Grants on Reducing Inequality William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K – $600K The Major Research Grants on Reducing Inequality, funded by the William T Grant Foundation, support research aimed at reducing inequality in youth outcomes for ages 5-25 in the U.S. Grants range from $100,000 to $600,000 over 2-3 years.	Not published	$100K – $600K
Public Welfare Foundation Grant Public Welfare Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Public Welfare Foundation is not accepting Letter of Inquiries at this time. Please check back in Fall 2025.	Not published	Varies
Rotary Charities of Traverse City: Systems Change Accelerator Grant Rotary Charities of Traverse City · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Rotary Charities of Traverse City offers the Systems Change Accelerator Grant to support innovative initiatives addressing the root causes of complex community problems.	Not published	Up to $150K
The Equal Justice Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies NEJA's general fund that supports equal justice causes beyond the scope of specialty funds.	Not published	Varies
Together, We Rise Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Together, We Rise is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering communities affected by injustice in Oregon.	Not published	Up to $200K
CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program Circle For Justice Innovations · Foundation Not published · Varies CJI’s Leadership Circle Grant Program seeks proposals from grassroots organizations led by formerly incarcerated and directly impacted individuals.	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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