Social Justice Grants

Last updated October 19, 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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
Intercultural Harmony Initiative Grant The Musser Fund · Foundation ~June · Up to $25K The Intercultural Harmony Initiative Grant, provided by the Laura Jane Musser Fund, supports collaborative projects that foster understanding and cooperation among diverse cultural groups.	~June	Up to $25K
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Grant Sociological Initiatives Foundation Inc · Foundation ~August · $15K – $30K The Sociological Initiatives Foundation Grant supports research linking social action to addressing systemic inequalities in the U.S., funding projects that tackle racism, classism, and human rights violations.	~August	$15K – $30K
New York Bar Foundation General Grants Program The New York Bar Foundation · Foundation ~September · $5K – $15K The New York Bar Foundation awards charitable and educational grants to support law-related programs of legal services organizations, nonprofits, bar associations, and other organizations throughout New York State.	~September	$5K – $15K
Hesed Foundation Grant Hesed Foundation Inc · Foundation ~September · $3K – $20K The Hesed Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives that promote social justice through Tzedakah and gemilut hasadim, which emphasize justice and loving kindness.	~September	$3K – $20K
IOLTA Grant Program Tennessee Bar Foundation · Foundation ~September · Up to $4M IOLTA funds support three primary purposes as approved by the Tennessee Supreme Court: To be eligible for an IOLTA grant, an organization must: Applications more likely to RECEIVE awards demonstrate: Applications more likely to be DENIED…	~September	Up to $4M
Law & Science (LS) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Open · $5,500,000 total The Law & Science Program considers proposals that address social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of rules, as wellas studies of how science and technology are applied in legal contexts.The Program is inherently…	Open	$5,500,000 total
Environmental Justice Giving Project Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
Seed Fund Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of Crossroads Fund's grant programs supporting grassroots community organizations working on issues of racial, social, and economic justice in the Chicago area.	Not published	Varies
Equity and Social Justice Grants: Protect Basic Needs The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $75K The Pittsburgh Foundation's Equity and Social Justice Grants: Protect Basic Needs program aims to support grassroots initiatives that help low-income residents in Allegheny County meet their basic needs.	Not published	$10K – $75K
Solidarity Fund Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of Crossroads Fund's pooled funding programs supporting grassroots organizing and movement building.	Not published	Varies
FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc · Foundation Ongoing · $8.8M – $10.0M Created by Filantropía Puerto Rico as a pool of contributions raised from individuals, foundations and corporations.	Ongoing	$8.8M – $10.0M
LGBTQ+ Giving Circle Grant Lancaster County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $25K The LGBTQ+ Giving Circle Grant aims to empower community-based organizations (CBOs) in Lancaster County to enhance visibility and support for LGBTQ+ communities.	Not published	$3K – $25K
Consumer Privacy Rights Fund Grant The Rose Foundation for Communities the Environment · Foundation Not published · Varies _We expect to run this fund again in 2025 or 2026 and will update this page at that time._ The Consumer Privacy Rights Fund supports projects dedicated to protecting Americans rights to privacy.	Not published	Varies
The Next Generation – Northern Delaware Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Next Generation North of the Delaware Community Foundation is a philanthropic initiative driven by young professionals in Delaware.	Not published	Up to $10K
NED General Grantmaking National Endowment for Democracy · Foundation Rolling · Varies The National Endowment for Democracy offers grants to support democracy and freedom around the world through strategic grantmaking.	Rolling	Varies
CFNJ: Church in Radburn Christian Values Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $15K – $50K The CFNJ: Church in Radburn Christian Values Grant aims to support organizations that reflect Christian values through impactful community engagement.	Not published	$15K – $50K
Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund Grant Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion & Resiliency (F.A.I.R. Fund), a special fund of Bright Promises Foundation (Chicago, IL), selects two organizations each year to receive grants of up to $20,000; eligible applicants are…	Not published	Up to $20K
Fund for Racial Equity Grants Act for Alexandria · Foundation Not published · Varies ACT for Alexandria created the Fund for Racial Equity to provide a sustainable source of funding dedicated to supporting efforts that dismantle systemic racism and advance racial equity in Alexandria.	Not published	Varies
Activist Portfolio Grants (Uyghur Advocacy) The Elie Wiesel Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K – $250K The Foundation's inaugural grantmaking initiative, launched in October 2022, supports organizations whose efforts are grounded in Elie Wiesel's values and align with his legacy as an Activist.	Not published	$50K – $250K
STOP Violence Against Women Act Grant Program Crime Commission Grants · State Not published · Varies Awards funds to states to create and enhance comprehensive, positive changes in the criminal justice system's response to domestic and intimate partner violence, dating violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking.	Not published	Varies
Smith Richardson Foundation- International Security & Foreign Policy Grant Smith Richardson Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Smith Richardson Foundation's International Security & Foreign Policy Grant aims to support the U.S. policy community in developing effective national security strategies and foreign policies.	Not published	Varies
Social Justice Fellowship Berkeley Hillel · Foundation Not published · Varies A leadership opportunity for students to work with local nonprofit and advocacy organizations on social justice issues.	Not published	Varies
CS Fund and Warsh-Mott Legacy Grant Warsh-Mott Legacy · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As a small private foundation, we seek to cultivate meaningful and long-term partnerships that align with our mission.	Not published	Varies
Bridging Ecosystems Fellowship Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	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 19, 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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