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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Community Solutions Grants Porter-Leath Early Childhood Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K A multi-year funding initiative launched in May 2025 that invests in nonprofits creating innovative, community-driven strategies to strengthen safety, resilience, and well-being.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Institutional Grants: Democratic Governance The Tinker Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Tinker Foundation's Institutional Grants program focuses on promoting democratic governance in Latin America, emphasizing justice and the rule of law.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Advocacy and Justice with Communities of Color Fund Grant The Colorado Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $200K The Advocacy and Justice with Communities of Color Fund Grant, provided by the Colorado Health Foundation, aims to empower organizations led by people of color to promote health equity.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Sylvania Franciscan Foundation Fund The Tyner Family Foundation Supporting Organization · Foundation Not published · $5K – $50K	Not published	$5K – $50K
The Radical Imagination Artists Grant NDN Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Radical Imagination Artists Grant, funded by Ndn Collective Inc, offers $50,000 grants for one year to individual Indigenous artists, artist cooperatives, and small nonprofits.	Not published	$50K
Michigan Economic Justice Fellowship Economic Justice Alliance of Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Teiger Foundation Climate Action Focus Grant Teiger Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Teiger Foundation supports contemporary visual art with a primary focus on curators.	Not published	Varies
New Commonwealth Fund- Phased Investments The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek to dismantle the systems of racism across the Commonwealth that have blocked Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, communities, and businesses from fully participating and limited our long-term prosperity.	Not published	Varies
Tingari-Silverton Foundation Grant Tingari Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tingari-Silverton Foundation Grant supports transformational initiatives that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.	Not published	Varies
Disaster Relief Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Sponsors volunteer disaster relief efforts and supports advocacy for disaster victims.	Not published	Varies
Systems Change Grant Inatai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies One of Inatai Foundation's primary funding streams supporting systems change work across Washington State	Not published	Varies
Internet Freedom Fund Grant Open Technology Fund (OTF) · Foundation Not published · $10K – $900K The Internet Freedom Fund Grant, managed by the Open Technology Fund (OTF), supports innovative projects aimed at enhancing global internet freedom.	Not published	$10K – $900K
Pittsburgh Foundation Arts and Culture Grants: Small and Mid-Size Arts Organizations The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation offers Arts and Culture Grants to support small and mid-size arts organizations in Allegheny County.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Law and Organizing Academy (LOA) Center for Law and Human Values Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Fourth annual program jointly organized by The Action Lab and NYU Law's Initiative for Community Power.	Not published	Varies
SFFILM Rainin Grant San Francisco Film Society (SFFILM) · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The SFFILM Rainin Grant supports independent narrative feature films that address social justice issues. With a cash grant up to $25,000, it assists filmmakers in screenwriting, development, or post-production phases.	Not published	Up to $25K
The Rising Fund: Responsible AI Funding Cycle Grant New Rising Ventures · Foundation Not published · $50K The Rising Fund by New Rising Ventures is a transformative initiative aimed at empowering social entrepreneurs who are reimagining democracy through innovative AI solutions.	Not published	$50K
Creative Equations Fund (CEF) - Performing Arts Grant Brooklyn Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Creative Equations Fund (CEF) is an initiative by the Brooklyn Arts Council aimed at supporting artists and small organizations dedicated to social justice.	Not published	$10K
Leading for Power & Change Fund Grant The California Wellness Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We’re changing our Letter of Interest (LOI) process for grant-seekers this year, as Cal Wellness embarks on a strategic planning journey to shape the future of our work.	Not published	Varies
Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking Grants The Greenwall Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Greenwall Foundation invites proposals for its Bridging Bioethics Research & Policymaking Grants, aimed at integrating bioethics into policy without funding academic research.	Not published	Up to $50K
Women & Girls of Color Fund: Front Range focus Grant The Women's Foundation of Colorado Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Women & Girls of Color Fund focuses on empowering women and girls of color in Colorado through targeted investments in their leadership and economic security.	Not published	$10K – $20K
Project HealUs Chicago Freedom School · Foundation Not published · Varies Project HealUs activates and prepares young people of color to explore, engage, and expand the work of the reproductive justice movement and address misogyny in their own communities.	Not published	Varies
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grants The Rhode Island Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Racial Equity and Social Justice Grants program is intended to address the fundamental causes of systemic racism that impact historically marginalized populations in Rhode Island.	Not published	Varies
Law Scholarships for Descendants of Enslavement in Georgia The Quarterman & Keller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Additional scholarships created by The Reparations Project in response to the high volume (92 applicants) of law school applicants seeking support.	Not published	$10K
Nike Community Impact Fund - Netherlands Grant Nike Foundation · Foundation Not published · €5,000 - €20,000 The Nike Community Impact Fund in the Netherlands aims to empower local organizations in Amsterdam, Amersfoort, Hilversum, and Utrecht by providing grants to initiatives that promote physical activity among underserved communities.	Not published	€5,000 - €20,000

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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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