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IPAS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Ipas Collaborative Fund Status: Active grantmaking program Description: A locally led, globally connected grantmaking program to foster a collective movement for reproductive justice. The fund…
Social Justice Grants
Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,039 active social justice grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
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.
1,039 grants
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What social justice grants are open right now?
BRIGHT PROMISES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency Initiative The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency (Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund) is a special fund of…
US $100,000 - US $150,000
County Of Buncombe · Rolling / Open Foundation
Isaac Coleman Economic Community Investment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: County Of Buncombe Amount: US $100,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Isaac Coleman Economic…
Up to US $10,000
Islamic Scholarship Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation
ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Islamic Scholarship Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The ISF Social Justice Short Film Grant supports…
More than US $25,000
THE OAK FOUNDATION USA · Rolling / Open Foundation
Issues Affecting Women Grant Programme Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oak Foundation USA Amount: More than US $25,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Issues Affecting Women Grant Programme…
US $100,000
Georgia Institute of Technology · Rolling / Open Foundation
Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social Courage Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Georgia Institute of Technology Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Ivan Allen Jr. Prize for Social…
US $3,000 - US $10,000
Incarnate Word Foundation Missouri · Rolling / Open Foundation
IWF General Operating Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Incarnate Word Foundation Missouri Amount: US $3,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: June 17, 2025 Summary The IWF General Operating Grant, offered by…
US $2,500
URBAN COMMUNICATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
James W. Carey Urban Communication Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Urban Communication Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The James W. Carey Urban Communication Grant,…
Solidaire Network Inc · Rolling / Open · Rolling Foundation
Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund (MPF) Overview: The Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund moves resources rapidly and securely to protect frontline organizers facing immediate…
The Japanese American Association · Rolling / Open Foundation
Japan – U.S. Global Partnership Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japan Foundation, New York Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Japan – U.S. Global Partnership Grant Program aims to foster…
ROTARY FOUNDATION OF CINCINNATI · February 12, 2027 · Annual Foundation
Jefferson Award for Public Service Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati area; local winners advance to national competition in Washington, D.C. Focus Areas: Recognition…
Up to US $30,000
BEN & JERRY'S FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation
Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ben & Jerry's Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Grassroots…
US $3,000
SOCIETY FOR INDUSTRIAL AND · Rolling / Open Foundation
Joel Lefkowitz Early Career Award for Humanistic Industrial-Organizational Psychology Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation (SIOP) Amount: US…
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
John Lewis Award for History and Social Justice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Historical Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The John Lewis Award for History and…
AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview Awards & Prizes The Association recognizes a wide variety of distinguished historical work, which can take the form of an exceptional book in the field, distinguished teaching and mentoring…
THE JOHN R OISHEI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _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…
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THE RAYMOND C AND ANNA T JOHNSON · Rolling / Open Foundation
Overview _NOTE: Interested organizations may submit an initial letter of inquiry. Grant applications for these funding areas are accepted by invitation only, and are evaluated on a quarterly basis._…
JUSTICE CATALYST PARTNERSHIPS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation
Jonathan W. Cuneo COSAL/Justice Catalyst Antitrust Fellowship Organization: Justice Catalyst Partnerships (VA, US) in partnership with COSAL Status: Active. Application is closed for the 2025-2026…
US $25,000 - US $125,000
THE JOYCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation
Joyce Foundation: Democracy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joyce Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $125,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Joyce Foundation's Democracy Grants aim to…
Up to £152,000
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation
JRCT - Northern Ireland Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Amount: Up to £152,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)…
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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