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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Youth Fund for Social Change Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K A grant program supporting youth-led organizing and social change work. Crossroads Fund has announced FY25 and FY23 Youth Fund for Social Change grantees, indicating this is an annual funding opportunity.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Charles Bronfman Prize Grant Andrea And Charles Bronfman Philanthropies Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K The Charles Bronfman Prize honors individuals or teams who are Jewish and demonstrate exceptional humanitarian work.	Not published	$100K
Wean Foundation: Community Investment Grants The Raymond John Wean Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $5K The Wean Foundation's Community Investment Grants support organizations that prioritize resident engagement and address racial equity challenges in the Mahoning Valley.	Not published	From $5K
Latin America and the Caribbean Grant Program Open Society Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Latin America and the Caribbean Grant Program by Open Society Foundations focuses on transforming public concern into initiatives for democratic change in the region.	Not published	Varies
Grant-Making Program Infact DBA Corporate Accountability · Foundation Not published · Varies A formalized grant-making program designed to move funds to the broader corporate accountability movement.	Not published	Varies
ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants American Council of Learned Societies · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants support projects that enhance equity and justice in digital scholarship, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Sikh Advocate Academy The Sikh Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Resilient Movement Fund Minnesota Black Collective Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Black Collective Foundation MN invests funds to ensure the strength, sustainability, and resilience of the movement for Black-led change that was catalyzed, transformed, or impacted by the 2020 Uprising for Racial Justice.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Leadership Equity Fund Grant Southcoast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The SouthCoast Community Foundation offers several competitive grant programs that invest in communities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, intending to support nonprofit organizations’ causes in our area.	Not published	Varies
Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) Southern Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SELI is a summer fellowship program for college and graduate students committed to advancing education equity and social justice in the Southern United States.	Not published	Varies
Women of Vision Fund Foundation for Jewish Day Schools of Greater Philadelphia · Foundation Not published · Varies Women of Vision is Philadelphia's Jewish Women's Foundation that impacts the lives of self-identifying Jewish women and girls across generations and geographic boundaries through strategic grantmaking, advocacy and educational programs…	Not published	Varies
GHCF Upstream The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Climate Emergency Fund Grants Climate Emergency Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K Climate Emergency Fund (501(c)(3), West Hollywood CA) funds nonviolent, disruptive climate-movement groups and organizers, and provides direct startup grants of $25,000-$100,000 to emerging campaigns (e.g., its data-center organizing…	Not published	$25K – $100K
Social Justice & Resiliency Grants (Community Foundation for Southwest Washington) Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Rolling · $5K – $25K The Community Foundation for Southwest Washington awards Social Justice & Resiliency Fund grants to organizations serving Clark, Cowlitz and Skamania counties, Washington.	Rolling	$5K – $25K
Central America Youth Fund (CAMY Fund) Seattle International Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Unity for Humanity Grant Unity Technologies · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Unity for Humanity Grant invites innovative creators to submit impact-driven projects that utilize real-time 3D technology.	Not published	Up to $500K
Emerging Advocacy Fund MAZON A Jewish Response to Hunger · Foundation Not published · Varies Beginning in 2018, MAZON refocused its U.S. grantmaking on states with the highest rates of food insecurity.	Not published	Varies
Crime Victims Advocacy Program Fellowship Grant Equal Justice Works · Foundation Not published · $7K The Crime Victims Advocacy Program Fellowship, offered by Equal Justice Works, connects legal professionals with survivors of crime in underserved communities.	Not published	$7K
Hearth: a liberation lab One Square World Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K A year-long cohort program for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) community members devoted to collective liberation in the Northeast.	Not published	$3K
Rapid Response Fund for Community Power Grant Healthspark Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Rapid Response Fund for Community Power, launched by HealthSpark Foundation, offers quick, flexible funding to Montgomery County organizations facing urgent challenges.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Long Island Unitarian Universalist Fund Grant supports grassroots initiatives focused on education, racial equity, environmental justice, and immigrant rights.	Not published	$15K – $25K
Systems Change Accelerator Social Justice Partners Los Angeles · Foundation Not published · Varies A nine-month fellowship program designed for LA-based systems change initiatives focused on any social justice issue and led by those with lived experience of the issues they're tackling.	Not published	Varies
Bassel Khartabil Memorial Fund Creative Commons Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
LEVEL BIPOC Grants Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K	Not published	$50K

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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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