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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Japan – U.S. Global Partnership Grant Program The Japanese American Association of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Japan – U.S. Global Partnership Grant Program aims to foster collaborative projects addressing global issues through partnerships between Japanese and American organizations.	Not published	Varies
Cucalorus Works-in-Progress Lab WorkingFilms Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Seeding Justice: Rapid Response Grants Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: This grant opportunity is currently closed_ We build collective power by transforming philanthropy and funding movements, in the pursuit of justice and liberation for all communities.	Not published	Varies
Omari Todd North Star Award Lee Foundation for Civic Leadership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition award honoring outstanding leaders in the LEE network at the Maryland Civic Engagement Summit (held in Fall)	Not published	Varies
The Sisters of St. Francis (Sylvania) Foundation Donor Advised Fund Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Greater Toledo Community Foundation, is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our service area.	Not published	Varies
The John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program Grant Weingart Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The John W. Mack Movement Building Fellows Program, named after a civil rights leader, supports emerging movement leaders in Southern California.	Not published	Up to $25K
Sí Se Puede César E. Chávez Scholarship Davenport University · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship was established in 2012 to honor the life and legacy of César Estrada Chávez, a community organizer, civil rights activist and humanitarian who fought for fair treatment, wages, working and living conditions for migrant…	Not published	Varies
Get Up Rise Up Direct Action Fund Grant Beautiful Trouble · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Get Up Rise Up Direct Action Fund, supported by Beautiful Trouble, empowers grassroots activists globally by providing quick funding for creative campaigns and direct actions.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant Opportunity Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant opportunity focused on racial equity and social justice initiatives in Western Massachusetts.	Not published	Varies
CFSCNY: Racial Justice and Equity Fund Grant The Community Foundation for South Central New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The CFSCNY Racial Justice and Equity Fund, established in 2020, addresses systemic inequities faced by marginalized communities.	Not published	$500 – $10K
Organizing Support Program Detention Watch Network · Foundation Not published · Varies The Organizing Support Program offers financial resources to grassroots member organizations fighting against immigration detention at the local level.	Not published	Varies
Legal Empowerment Fund California Changelawyers · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Justice and Liberation Fund Grant Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · $50K The Justice and Liberation Fund Grant, administered by the Headwaters Foundation for Justice, provides $50,000 in unrestricted operating support to Black-led organizations in Minnesota that address systemic injustices.	Not published	$50K
Alliance Defending Freedom Grants and Funding Program Alliance Defending Freedom · Foundation Rolling · Varies ADF's grants and funding program provides financial support to attorneys for cases and advocacy projects dealing with religious freedom, the sanctity of life, and marriage and family issues.	Rolling	Varies
Global Awareness Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Global Awareness Fund, managed by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, supports initiatives that foster understanding and cooperation among diverse cultures.	Not published	Varies
Yip Harburg Foundation Grant The Yip Harburg Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Yip Harburg Foundation Grant supports projects that promote economic and social justice through grants and scholarships.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Partnership Grant Endowment for Equal Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies One of LFW's core grant programs supporting legal aid organizations providing client-centered, community-based services that tackle systemic inequities and create lasting systemic change.	Not published	Varies
IWF General Operating Grant Incarnate Word Foundation Missouri · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The IWF General Operating Grant, offered by the Incarnate Word Foundation Missouri, supports organizations committed to community empowerment through equity and compassion.	Not published	$3K – $10K
NAHJ Elaine Rivera Civil Rights & Social Justice Award National Association of Hispanic Journalists Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Movement Solidarity Fund Infact DBA Corporate Accountability · Foundation Not published · Varies A program centered on abundance that raises and redistributes financial resources to collaborators and leaders on the front lines of corporate abuse.	Not published	Varies
Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law Grant The University of Texas Law School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Judge William Wayne Justice Endowed Presidential Scholarship in Law recognizes a third-year law student demonstrating academic excellence and a commitment to civil rights and civil liberties.	Not published	Up to $3K
Invested Faith Fellowship Invested Faith Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K Invested Faith is a fund for faith-rooted social innovators founded by Rev. Dr. Amy K. Butler in 2019.	Not published	$5K
The Commemoration Fund Grant Zarrow Families Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Commemoration Fund grant cycle will open again in November 2024 and remain open for a few months for new applications._ The Zarrow Families Foundation was originally established as a corporate charitable giving vehicle that…	Not published	Varies
The Lilla Jewel Award Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies Named in honor of artist, radical feminist, and suffragist Lilla Jewel, this award was created to address the inequities that women and artists of marginalized genders experience by resourcing and amplifying Oregon-based artists who…	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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