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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Rapid Response: Advocacy Grant Program The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $75K The Colorado Health Foundation offers the Rapid Response: Advocacy Grant Program to support short-term advocacy initiatives that promote health equity in Colorado.	Not published	$15K – $75K
King Charles III Charitable Fund- Small Grants Program King Charles III Charitable Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to £9,000 The King Charles III Charitable Fund's Small Grants Program supports grassroots community projects in the UK, offering grants up to £5,000 annually.	Not published	Up to £9,000
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity - Emerging Grant Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity aims to empower community-based organizations in Western Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $30K
Texas Law Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships Grant The University of Texas Law School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Texas Law Postgraduate Public Interest Fellowships, established by the William Wayne Justice Center in 2023, support graduating students to engage in public interest legal work for 12 months post-graduation.	Not published	Up to $75K
Regranting Program (Youth & Frontline) New Economy Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K NEC's Regranting Program provides small grants ("micro-grants") to youth-led and student-led projects working on a variety of campaigns and initiatives aligned with building a new economy and solidarity economy principles.	Not published	Up to $5K
NCBF: Endowment Grant Program - More than $3,000 North Carolina Bar Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The North Carolina Bar Foundation's Endowment Grant Program offers funding exceeding $3,000 to organizations in North Carolina that promote access to justice, civic education, and diversity.	Not published	$3K
Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recipients are honored at the Recording Academy's Special Merit Awards Ceremony during Grammy Week, held the day before the Grammy Awards.	Not published	Varies
Scherman Foundation: Strengthening New York Communities Grant The Scherman Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Scherman Foundation focuses on empowering Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities through economic, political, and cultural transformation.	Not published	Varies
Annual Grants Program High Point Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The High Point Community Foundation administers an annual grants program to support nonprofits and community organizations in the High Point area.	Not published	Varies
Pollination Project -Daily Grant Program The Pollination Project Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The Pollination Project's Daily Grant Program offers 365 microgrants of up to $500 each year to empower grassroots initiatives worldwide. This program aims to uplift volunteers and support projects that foster community-driven change.	Not published	Up to $500
Peacebuilding Grant Program Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peacebuilding Grant Program, funded by The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, aims to address complex global challenges to peace and security.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Grants (January 2026 Response) Philanthrofund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants: Access to Information The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants focus on enhancing access to reliable information, ensuring community members can participate in decision-making that impacts their lives.	Not published	$10K – $75K
NPN’s Southern Artists for Social Change Grant National Performance Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The NPN’s Southern Artists for Social Change Grant offers $75,000 project grants to BIPOC artists and culture bearers in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, fostering social change through civic practice.	Not published	Up to $75K
P.O.W.E.R. The College and Community Fellowship Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Empowers women with the skills and confidence to engage in civic leadership and drive positive change within their communities.	Not published	Varies
Target Foundation: National Foundation Grant Programs Target Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Investments through this program are made by invitation only. We’re proud to continue our long legacy of support for communities in our hometown and around the world.	Not published	Varies
Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency Initiative Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency (Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund) is a special fund of Bright Promises Foundation that supports youth leadership and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Exploring Equitable Futures Grant Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Exploring Equitable Futures Grant Program, funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, aims to transform health equity by addressing systemic racism.	Not published	Varies
California Truth and Healing Fund Grant Decolonizing Wealth Project · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K The California Truth and Healing Fund, initiated by the Decolonizing Wealth Project, aims to promote healing and truth-telling for California Native American communities.	Not published	$5K – $50K
Officers’ Research Grants on Reducing Inequality William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Officers’ Research Grants on Reducing Inequality support studies aimed at understanding and addressing inequalities affecting youth ages 5-25 in the U.S. This initiative funds descriptive, intervention, and measurement development…	Not published	$25K – $50K
Community Based Organization Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Issues grants to community organizations for organizing campaigns and self-help efforts.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Grants - Movement- and Power-Building Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Movement- and Power-Building program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to empower organizations focused on racial justice and community-based solutions.	Not published	Varies
Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants: Youth Justice The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation Equity and Social Justice Grants: Youth Justice aims to support nonprofit organizations addressing the needs of youth involved with the criminal and juvenile justice systems in Allegheny County.	Not published	$10K – $75K
LGBTQ Fund Grant Program Appalachian Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The LGBTQ Fund Grant Program, offered by the Appalachian Community Fund, supports grassroots social change in Central Appalachia.	Not published	Up to $2K

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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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