Social Justice Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
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…
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…
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…
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._…
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…
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…
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)…
JRCT - Rights and Justice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Amount: Up to £150,000 Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT)…
JRCT: Peace and Security Grant Programme Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The JRCT: Peace and Security Grant Programme, from the Joseph…
JRCT: Power and Accountability Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) provides funding to…
JRCT: Sustainable Future Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The JRCT Sustainable Future Grant Program aims to support…
Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 13,…
June J. and Russell W. Peterson Fund for Social Justice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $1,500 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…
Overview _Note: The deadline for Phase 1 of the application process is represented by the pre-proposal deadline and the deadline for the Phase 2 application process is represented by the full…
Just Transition Leadership Program Overview: Front and Centered's initiative to equip community leaders with skills and knowledge needed to drive systemic change and advance a Just Transition across…
JustFilms Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ford Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary JustFilms Grants, funded by the Ford Foundation, supports artist-driven documentary and emerging media…
Justice & Liberation Individual Support Fund Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Support for individuals working in justice and…
Justice Action Group (JAG) Geographic Scope: Maine Focus Areas: Justice and access to civil legal aid Description: The Justice Action Group is listed among the Maine Justice Foundation's grants and…
Justice and Liberation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary The Justice and Liberation Fund Grant, administered…
Justice Catalyst Access Fund (JCAF) - Justice Note Organization: Justice Catalyst Access Fund (VA, US) - 501(c)(3) organization Status: Active Program Type: Flexible, non-recourse line of credit…