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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Honors in Action Grant Phi Theta Kappa Group · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports student engagement in Honors in Action programming. Honors in Action combines academic research, problem solving, and action-oriented service to address real-world challenges in communities.	Not published	Varies
Sundance Collab's Cultural Impact Residency Grant Sundance Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sundance Collab's Cultural Impact Residency, honoring Michael Latt, is a six-month online program supporting early-career, underrepresented storytellers focused on social impact.	Not published	Varies
Racial Equity Grant Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Racial Equity Grant, administered by The Fund for Santa Barbara, supports organizations in Santa Barbara County that focus on addressing systemic racism.	Not published	Varies
CTIA Wireless Foundation: Catalyst Grant Program Ctia - the Wireless Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The CTIA Wireless Foundation's Catalyst Grant Program aims to empower social entrepreneurs leveraging 5G technology to tackle critical challenges in American communities.	Not published	Up to $100K
NLSLA Post-Law School Fellowship Grant Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County · Foundation Not published · Varies The NLSLA Post-Law School Fellowship offers opportunities for law graduates to engage in impactful legal work in Los Angeles.	Not published	Varies
15 for 15 Grant Program 15 and the Mahomies Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K The Foundation's signature program that supports 15 youth charitable initiatives annually.	Not published	$250K
Leonard-Litz Foundation: LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund Grant Leonard Litz Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leonard-Litz Foundation's LGBTQ+ Advocacy Fund Grant aims to empower LGBTQ+ individuals by funding organizations that advocate for their rights and well-being.	Not published	Varies
Policy and Advocacy The Colorado Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Colorado Trust will not be opening up additional funding cycles at this point.	Not published	Varies
Reclaiming Our Power RFP Stonewall Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Our objective is to frontload investments in high-impact movements for culture change, with a focus on shifting attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people as well as strengthening civic engagement and democracy.	Not published	Varies
Echoing Green Black Male Achievement Fellowship Echoing Green Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K – $90K	Not published	$80K – $90K
Justice Catalyst Access Fund (JCAF) - Justice Note Justice Catalyst Partnerships · Foundation Rolling · Varies A unique mechanism that provides money to social impact litigators and organizations (nonprofits and law firms) to hire staff, investigate new cases, or otherwise expand cutting-edge impact litigation caseloads.	Rolling	Varies
PPL: Powering Equity Grants PPL Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The PPL Foundation, a corporate funder, offers Powering Equity Grants to support nonprofit organizations focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Varies
John R. Oishei Foundation Grant The John R Oishei Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: At this time, we are not accepting new grant requests, and organizations that have a current or pending grant with the Foundation, including those who have been awarded transition grants, can access the portal and submit requested…	Not published	Varies
Global Pluralism Award Grant Global Centre for Pluralism · Foundation Not published · $50K The Global Pluralism Award recognizes individuals and organizations that promote inclusion and respect for diversity.	Not published	$50K
HAF+WRCF General Grants Portal Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation's central grants portal offering multiple funding opportunities for charitable programs and projects in the region.	Rolling	Varies
Community Action Fund NDN Collective 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
Saint John’s Cathedral Grant Program Saint John's Cathedral · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Saint John’s Cathedral Grant Program supports Colorado-based nonprofit organizations addressing critical issues like mental health, homelessness, food insecurity, and advocacy for immigrants.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Community Values Scholarship University of Wisconsin Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $3K Winners included students from UW-Milwaukee, Edgewood College, UW-Stevens Point, Madison College, UW-Madison, UW-Whitewater, and UW-La Crosse working on initiatives ranging from refugee support to DACA student advocacy to veteran…	Not published	$3K
Urgent Action Grants (UAG) The People's Fund · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $8K The broad categories of work supported include:	Rolling	$5K – $8K
Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship National AIDS Memorial Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Dedicated to continuing Pedro Zamora's legacy, this scholarship supports the school costs of young activists and non-profit changemakers who work in their communities and carry forward the torch in struggles for social and health justice.	Not published	$5K
Democracy Grant Program Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K Our Democracy Grant Program will consider proposals that address one or more of the following: Organizing across issues (e.g., economic justice, climate justice) that builds power and strengthens democratic participation and/or works to…	Not published	Up to $500K
Wolcott Family Foundation Grants The Wolcott Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Wolcott Family Foundation focuses on funding grassroots organizations that drive social change and environmental stewardship.	Not published	$1K – $5K
LGBTQ Social Justice & Equity Grant The Our Fund Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Our Fund Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of LGBTQ individuals in South Florida through philanthropy and impactful grant-making.	Not published	Up to $50K
Rhoades to Justice Scholarship Fund Grant Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Rhoades to Justice Scholarship supports determined students from Kansas City public schools who are passionate about justice and committed to pursuing college despite obstacles.	Not published	Up to $12K

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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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