Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,039 active social justice grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and 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.
Lucy Parsons Popular Human Rights School Overview: An educational enrollment program offered by Alliance for Global Justice, named after activist Lucy Parsons. Geographic Scope: Open to participants…
Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Bellingham school district, Whatcom County, Washington Focus Areas: Education, social justice, equity, first-generation college students Award…
M. & A. Seasongood Good Government Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Murray & Agnes Seasongood Good Government Foundation Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The M. & A. Seasongood Good Government Grants…
Major Research Grants on Reducing Inequality Status: ACTIVE Funder: William T Grant Foundation Inc Amount: US $100,000 - US $600,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Major Research Grants…
Make Democracy Work Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of America Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Educational Foundation of America's Make Democracy Work Grant…
Mama Cash Grant- Resilience Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mama Cash Amount: €5,000 - €50,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Mama Cash Resilience Fund is dedicated to empowering…
Marilyn and Morton Werner Egality Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Marilyn and Morton Werner Egality…
Marion Community Foundation: Racial Equity & Justice Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marion Community Foundation Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary Overview About Marion Community Foundation Since…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Serve Indiana Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service…
Marvin and Joyce Benjamin Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kentucky Community Foundation Last Updated: June 30, 2025 Summary The Marvin and Joyce Benjamin Fund, established by a…
Mary Bowman Arts in Activism Award Funder: National AIDS Memorial Inc (CA, US) Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient Recurrence: Annual Funding Partner: ViiV Healthcare Program Overview To honor the…
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation supports nonprofits focused on…
Mary's Pence Grants Funder: Mary's Pence, Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN, US) Website: maryspence.org EIN: 36-3556481 Overview Mary's Pence funds small organizations with a big vision for systemic change…
Maryland Victims of Crime (MVOC) The primary purpose of the MVOC Fund is to provide advocacy and support services to victims of crime for developing and enhancing existing programs that serve victims…
Matthew 25 Award Funder: Catholic Charities Maine Parish Social Ministry Geographic Scope: Diocese of Maine (available to every cluster in the Diocese) Focus Areas: - Community social justice…
Mccune Foundation: Project & General Operating Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: McCune Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The McCune Foundation provides…
Overview For Grantseekers The Foundation supports grassroots groups with a strong community base that are addressing critical issues in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties through community organizing…
McMillen Artist Community Reverse Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robert B Mcmillen Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The McMillen Artist…
Overview _NOTE: There are no deadlines to submit Interest Forms: we accept and review them year-round, with a pause during December's holiday season. We'll respond within 30 days of your Interest…
Michigan Economic Justice Fellowship Program Type: Intensive nine-month leadership development and community organizing training program Geographic Scope: Metro-Detroit area with statewide…
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.
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.
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.