Social Justice Grants

Last updated October 20, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,028 active social justice grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and 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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Building Bridges The Mosaic Company Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Mosaic will fund movement-building efforts — collaborative projects, coalitions, networks etc. — designed to fill critical movement infrastructure gaps (as described in Mosaic's strategic framework) within US based climate, conservation…	Not published	Varies
Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice Grant Maine Education Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Human, Civil Rights and Social Justice Grant, offered by the Maine Education Association, provides up to $1,000 to support local associations in fostering leadership in human, civil rights, and social justice.	Not published	Up to $1K
Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building Grant The San Francisco Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $20K The Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building provides urgent financial support to grassroots organizations addressing social justice for low-income residents and people of color.	Not published	$3K – $20K
NextWorldNow - Community Investments Nextworldnow Community Investments · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The latest deadline is listed above; the application period to submit an NOI opens in January and closes March 1, 2024. but could close earlier if the expected volume of submissions has been met._ Underwriting Community Well-being…	Not published	Varies
Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund Grant East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $411K The Belonging in Oakland: A Just City Cultural Fund Grant supports Oakland-based, BIPOC-led collaborations aimed at transforming power dynamics through cultural policy.	Not published	Up to $411K
The Solidarity Fund Grant Global Fund for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Solidarity Fund Grant, part of the Black Feminist Fund, aims to empower Black feminist movements by providing essential resources.	Not published	Varies
Democracy Commission Program R2 FY2022 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · Varies The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out Democracy Commission Program. Please follow all instructions below.	Forecast	Varies
Thornburg Foundation Grant Thornburg Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Thornburg Foundation Grant supports organizations with strong leadership and a commitment to excellence in areas like human services, education, homelessness, and policy.	Not published	Varies
National Endowment for Democracy Grant Program National Endowment for Democracy · Foundation Not published · Varies The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) provides funding to organizations championing democratic values globally.	Not published	Varies
Decriminalize Sex Work Grants Program Decriminalize Sex Work · Foundation Rolling · Up to $15K To support efforts that will measurably contribute to the decriminalization of prostitution on the local, state, and/or federal levels in the United States.	Rolling	Up to $15K
Edward O’Brien Award Grant Center for Transformative Action · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edward O’Brien Human Rights Education Awards, established by Human Rights Educators USA (HRE USA) in memory of Ed O’Brien, honor individuals and organizations making significant contributions to human rights education in the U.S.…	Not published	Varies
Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act State-Run Hate Crime Reporting Hotlines Attorney General Grants · State Not published · $116.4M Provides opportunity for Nevada Office of the Attorney General to implement and manage a Hate Crimes Hotline for reporting possible hate crimes or hate incidents, receiving referrals for victim services, and guidance on reporting to local…	Not published	$116.4M
Nelson Foundation: Core Grant Program Grace S and W Linton Nelson · Foundation Not published · $60K The Nelson Foundation's Core Grant Program offers multi-year, general operating support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia Region, focusing on racial equity and social justice.	Not published	$60K
Montclair Fund for Women Grant Montclair Fund for Women Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Montclair Fund for Women Grant supports innovative programs aimed at achieving educational success and social justice, particularly for women and girls of color in Montclair and North Essex.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Anti-Racism Funding Michigan Student Assembly of the University of Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Central Student Government provides dedicated funding for student organizations that have consistently committed to furthering ideals of social justice and anti-racism.	Not published	Varies
PCEF Mini Grants The City of Portland Oregon · State Not published · Up to $5K The PCEF Mini Grants program, funded by The City of Portland, offers up to $5,000 for initiatives that promote racial and social justice while tackling climate change.	Not published	Up to $5K
Community Action Grants - Local Journalism Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Local Journalism program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation aims to empower local nonprofits focused on racial justice and community engagement.	Not published	Varies
Hudson Valley Organizing Grants North Star Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Hudson Valley Organizing Grants provide essential support for grassroots organizations in New York's Hudson Valley, promoting systemic change through community-driven efforts.	Not published	Up to $20K
General Grant Program Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K As of the information provided, the Rachel Corrie Foundation is not accepting letters of inquiry or grant applications and regrets that no grants are available for the 2014 granting cycle.	Not published	Up to $5K
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides grants to early-stage social entrepreneurs working on scalable solutions to pressing social and environmental issues.	Not published	Up to $300K
Tarek Al-Kadri Social Justice Leadership Scholarship Muslim Legal Fund of America · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship established to honor the life and legacy of Tarek Al-Kadri, a pillar of the Muslim Legal Fund of America who passed away. The scholarship aims to invest in and support social justice leaders.	Not published	Varies
Fiscal Sponsorship Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Enables organizations to receive tax-deductible contributions for work related to social justice education and activism.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Grants - Faith and Neighborhoods Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Action Grants - Faith and Neighborhoods program by the Silicon Valley Community Foundation supports faith-based organizations addressing social justice and community needs in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.	Not published	Varies
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award Robert F Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award identifies and honors those who embody Senator Robert F. Kennedy's belief that the power of individual moral courage can overcome injustice.	Not published	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.

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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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