Social Justice Grants

Last updated October 19, 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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Spring Grant Cycle - Large Grants Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ · Foundation ~January · Up to $25K The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey (JWF) aims to uplift women and girls through collective grantmaking, enhancing community quality of life.	~January	Up to $25K
Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA) Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego · Foundation ~January · $540 – $5K Recognize and reward Jewish high school students in San Diego who are making a difference in their community through innovative leadership and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects.	~January	$540 – $5K
Organizing Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Funds grassroots activist projects prioritizing those with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding.	~January	Varies
Glynn D. Key 1L Summer Intern Fellowship Southern Environmental Law Center · Foundation ~January · Varies Offered to first-year law students, particularly those with strong interest in or demonstrated commitment to advancing environmental justice.	~January	Varies
Peter Chortek Leadership Award JFS Foundation · Foundation ~January · $540 – $5K Recognizes Jewish high school students in San Diego who are making a difference in their community through innovative leadership and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) projects.	~January	$540 – $5K
Burke Scholars, Marquette University The Burke Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies	~February	Varies
Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation Annual Grant Archie D and Bertha H Walker · Foundation ~February · $5K The Archie D & Bertha H Walker Foundation makes annual operating grants to small nonprofits in the Minnesota Twin Cities 7-county metro (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington counties).	~February	$5K
Jefferson Award for Public Service Rotary Foundation of Cincinnati · Foundation ~February · Varies	~February	Varies
Micro-Grants for Africa International Society for Individual Liberty · Foundation ~February · $1K Liberty International's micro-grant program offers $1,000 in funding to grassroots African organizations committed to advancing liberty, free markets, and human rights across the African continent.	~February	$1K
SVP Dallas Advisee Program Dallas Social Venture Partners · Foundation ~February · $3K – $11K A comprehensive capacity building program designed to provide social impact organizations with opportunities to improve their ability to deliver effective programs and fulfill their mission.	~February	$3K – $11K
Clif Family Foundation Open Call Grant Clif Family Foundation · Foundation Mar 1, 2027 · $5K – $50K The Clif Family Foundation Open Call invites 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for grants supporting general operating costs or specific projects.	Mar 1, 2027	$5K – $50K
Racial & Economic Justice Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · $10K The Racial & Economic Justice Fund Grant offers $10,000 to organizations dedicated to advancing racial and economic justice through community organizing.	~March	$10K
Future Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · $5K The Future Fund Grant, offered by the Bread & Roses Community Fund, provides $5,000 to emerging groups in Philadelphia focused on social justice and community organizing.	~March	$5K
Future Fund Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · $5K	~March	$5K
Racial & Economic Justice Fund Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · $10K Check website for list of recent grantees	~March	$10K
Climate Justice Organizing Fund Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation ~March · Varies	~March	Varies
State Fair of Texas: Grant State Fair of Texas · Foundation ~March · $5K – $10K The State Fair of Texas offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to support nonprofit organizations in the South Dallas/Fair Park community.	~March	$5K – $10K
Abelard Foundation – East Grant The Abelard Foundation Inc · Foundation Mar 15, 2027 · Average grant about $12,000 The Abelard Foundation, established in 1958, supports progressive social change projects located east of the Mississippi River. With an average grant size of $12,000, they prioritize new initiatives with budgets under $350,000.	Mar 15, 2027	Average grant about $12,000
LDEI Woman of Purpose Award Les Dames D'Escoffier International Inc · Foundation ~March · $10K Applicants must demonstrate commitment to one or more of:	~March	$10K
Edilith Eckart & Jene McCovey Memorial Peace Scholarship Ink People Inc · Foundation ~April · $150 – $500 Supports projects that promote peace and social justice, locally or globally. The scholarship encourages local individuals and groups in projects that create or increase peace and justice.	~April	$150 – $500
Excellence in Equity Award Montgomery College Foundation · Foundation ~April · Varies The Excellence in Equity Awards aim to recognize and celebrate current students, faculty, staff, and administrators who demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, access, antiracism, leadership, and social justice.	~April	Varies
Freedom Fellowship Chicago Freedom School · Foundation ~April · $1K A paid 6-month intensive social justice leadership program for Black and Brown youth ages 14-17 from Chicago.	~April	$1K
Accelerate Your Impact Reisenbach Philanthropies Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Accelerate Your Impact™ is a venture philanthropy program that seeds high-potential pilot programs within established, successful nonprofits that tackle identified and underserved needs in New York City.	~May	Varies
Amplify Your Impact Reisenbach Philanthropies Inc · Foundation ~May · Varies Amplify Your Impact™ is an initiative that provides high-potential new programs in New York City with funding and intensive support.	~May	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 19, 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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