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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El-Hibri Foundation Grant El-Hibri Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The El-Hibri Foundation Grant focuses on advancing the inclusion of American Muslim communities through nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
ANCA Leo Sarkisian Internship Program Armenian National Committee of America · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Parsons Dwight Law Scholarships for Descendants of Enslavement in Georgia The Quarterman & Keller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $30K Scholarship established in honor of Katherine "Katie" Parsons Dwight, whose great-great-grandfather George Parsons was a prominent cotton merchant in Savannah before and during the Civil War.	Not published	$30K
Bridge Builders Martin W Richard Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to 25 grants per year Grants for youth-led service projects that empower young people to tackle big challenges through community service and demonstrate peace, justice and kindness through creative ideas and social entrepreneurial skills.	Not published	Up to 25 grants per year
Bydale Foundation Grant Bydale Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bydale Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, Westchester County, and North Carolina, focusing on environmental initiatives, social justice, women’s rights, and grassroots advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Actions of Public Witness Grant Unitarian Universalist Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Actions of Public Witness Grant, offered by the Unitarian Universalist Funding Program, provides matching grants of up to $1,500 to Unitarian Universalist congregations engaging in timely actions of public witness.	Not published	Up to $2K
Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity Grant Fundacao Calouste Gulbenkian · Foundation Not published · Up to €1,000,000 The Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity, established by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, honors individuals and organizations addressing climate change.	Not published	Up to €1,000,000
CARESTAR Grant Program Carestar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies We are reimagining emergency and prehospital care that is equitable, unified, compassionate, with a focus on elevating community voice and power, building a movement, and catalyzing systems change, with racial equity at the center of our…	Not published	Varies
ABE Opportunity Grants American Bar Endowment · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant Program provides funding for innovative, boots-on-the-ground initiatives that address urgent legal needs of the public.	Not published	Up to $25K
Flourish Award Cleveland Social Venture Partners · Foundation Not published · Varies The Flourish Award directly supports leaders who invest their time, resources, and often their own well-being to serve women in Cleveland.	Not published	Varies
Progressive Multiplier Grants Progressive Multiplier Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Progressive Multiplier Grants support U.S. based nonprofits and subsidiaries focused on generating independent revenue through innovative projects.	Not published	Varies
SJFN: Rapid Response Grants Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The SJFN Rapid Response Grants provide up to $3,000 to grassroots organizations for urgent and unanticipated projects in response to political climate changes.	Not published	Up to $3K
St. Joan of Arc Outreach Fund: Justice Grants Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Community · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The St. Joan of Arc Outreach Fund: Justice Grants supports community and global initiatives that promote social justice and the common good.	Not published	Up to $5K
B.GREAT Program Brookline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports community organizations and efforts to advance racial equity and racial justice for the Brookline community.	Not published	Varies
Community Impact Grants (Various Categories) Columbus Jewish Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Impact Committee (CIC) recommends funding in various categories for new programs and those funded by designated resources, including: General operating support for most organizations (core funding is allocated separately to…	Not published	Varies
Visegrad Grants International Visegrad Fund · Foundation Not published · £25,000 - £35,000 The Visegrad Grants foster innovative regional cooperation in Central Europe, supporting diverse projects that address shared challenges.	Not published	£25,000 - £35,000
Barr Foundation: Arts & Creativity Program Grant Barr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The arts are essential for just, vibrant, and thriving communities. The power of creativity is a force for transformation, creating vitality and amplifying the voices of those who are often unheard.	Not published	Varies
Tenant Outreach Fund- Longer-Term Solutions Grants Seeding Justice · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Tenant Outreach Fund aims to support tenants at risk of eviction from publicly-supported housing and manufactured dwelling parks.	Not published	Up to $100K
Fund for UU Social Responsibility Grant Unitarian Universalist Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Fund for UU Social Responsibility Grant supports Unitarian Universalist organizations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, focusing on social justice, community engagement, and fostering generosity.	Not published	Up to $20K
Storytelling Grants Pillars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Storytelling Grants are available for community-led organizations and creative leaders who are building narrative and cultural power for social change.	Not published	Varies
Power and Leadership - Vote Your Voice - Field Strengthening Grants The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies In 2020, the Southern Poverty Law Center, in partnership with the Community Foundation, launched the Vote Your Voice initiative with the goal of ensuring full voter participation and fair representation for communities of color in the Deep…	Not published	Varies
Racial Equity in Homelessness Initiative Fellowship Social Justice Partners Los Angeles · Foundation Not published · Varies A nine-month leadership development program designed for BIPOC leaders committed to racial equity and justice in Los Angeles County's homeless response sector.	Not published	Varies
Public Wise Grants Public Wise Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Public Wise Grants aims to enhance democracy by providing unrestricted operational funding to organizations committed to voting rights.	Not published	Varies
Nathan Cummings Foundation - Advancement Grants The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $250K The Nathan Cummings Foundation offers Advancement Grants to support projects aimed at addressing racial, economic, and environmental justice.	Rolling	Up to $250K

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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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