Social Justice Grants

Last updated August 19, 2026

There are currently 1,033 active social justice grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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Grant Deadline Amount
Dissertation Fellowships (2026-2027)
December 1, 2026
$35K
Caroline Scholars, Mount Mary University
December 1, 2026
Varies
Nancy Peace Action Against Prejudice Award
December 1, 2026
Varies
Sustaining Grants
December 2, 2026
Up to $20K
Community Advocate Award
December 15, 2026
Up to $50K
The 1954 Project Luminary Award
December 15, 2026
$1M
Climate Action and Racial Equity Fund Grants
December 31, 2026
$20K – $50K
Fund for Safe Communities Grants
December 31, 2026
Varies
Peter Chortek Leadership Award (PCLA)
January 31, 2027
$540 – $5K
Organizing Grants
January 31, 2027
Varies
Glynn D. Key 1L Summer Intern Fellowship
January 31, 2027
Varies
Peter Chortek Leadership Award
January 31, 2027
$540 – $5K
Burke Scholars, Marquette University
February 1, 2027
Varies
Jefferson Award for Public Service
February 12, 2027
Varies
Micro-Grants for Africa
February 20, 2027
$1K
SVP Dallas Advisee Program
February 26, 2027
$3K – $11K
Racial & Economic Justice Fund
March 2, 2027
$10K
Future Fund
March 2, 2027
$5K
Climate Justice Organizing Fund
March 6, 2027
Varies
LDEI Woman of Purpose Award
March 17, 2027
$10K
Edilith Eckart & Jene McCovey Memorial Peace Scholarship
April 1, 2027
$150 – $500
Excellence in Equity Award
April 3, 2027
Varies
Freedom Fellowship
April 14, 2027
$1K
Accelerate Your Impact
May 15, 2027
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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