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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Wirtanen Family Fund Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The fund encourages co-sponsorship and co-funding of projects.	Not published	Varies
Laureus Foundation USA- Request for Proposals: Metro Atlanta, New Orleans, New York City, and Los Angeles Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Funder has moved this RFP to invite-only for this year. All organizations have been invited to apply that are eligible.	Not published	Varies
Arts and Culture Program Grants The Andrew W Mellon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: We fund ambitious, visionary work at the intersection of the arts and humanities and social justice.	Not published	Varies
Jerry Greenfield National Grassroots Organizing Grant Program Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Grassroots Organizing National Grant Program, funded by the Ben & Jerry's Foundation, supports small, community-led organizations in the U.S. working to confront social and environmental injustices.	Not published	Up to $30K
Change Lab Research Fellow - Civic Engagement Grant Forecast Public Art · Foundation Not published · $5K The Change Lab Research Fellow - Civic Engagement position at Forecast Public Art invites talented individuals to explore the intersection of public art and civic engagement.	Not published	$5K
Mission Telecom Vision Prize for Social Impact Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An annual award providing unrestricted support to leaders driving systemic social and racial justice, bold innovation, and strategic, data-informed impact that uplifts grassroots communities.	Not published	Varies
Walker E. Solomon Award South Carolina Education Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Given in three categories: Individual, Local Association/School/Community Improving Institutions - School Involvement: Improving Institutions - Community Involvement: Improving Interpersonal Relationships - School Involvement: Improving…	Not published	Varies
George Gund Foundation Grants The George Gund Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The George Gund Foundation provides grants to support various program areas including climate and environmental justice, creative culture and arts, public education, thriving families and social justice, and vibrant neighborhoods and…	Not published	Varies
Lenny Zakim Fund Grant The Lenny Zakim Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to US $147,593 The Lenny Zakim Fund Grant aims to empower grassroots organizations throughout eastern Massachusetts by providing unrestricted funding up to $20,000 to those with annual budgets under $350,000.	Not published	Up to US $147,593
CFGH: Racial Equity Fund Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is to mobilize generosity to improve the quality of life in our community. The Racial Equity Fund addresses opportunity gaps based on race for historically disadvantaged groups.	Not published	Varies
Fund for Santa Barbara: Emerging Need Grants Fund for Santa Barbara Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Fund for Santa Barbara's Emerging Need Grants provide crucial support to grassroots organizations combating systemic inequities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Cultivate: Leadership Program Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A leadership development program. Also referenced as "Cultivate: Women of Color Program" - supporting leadership development for women of color engaged in racial, social, and economic justice work.	Not published	Varies
Alphawood Foundation Grants Alphawood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alphawood Foundation is a Chicago-based private grantmaking foundation working for an equitable, just and humane society.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Change Invest in Others Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K	Not published	Up to $25K
Soros Justice Fellowships Grant Open Society Institute · Foundation Not published · $100K – $140K The Soros Justice Fellowships support innovative individuals dedicated to reforming the U.S. criminal justice system.	Not published	$100K – $140K
Vermont Grant Program- Equity & Justice Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies For 2025, we will target the $300,000 dollars allocated to this program to support Vermont non-profit organizations experiencing adverse impacts to their work and their communities as a result of federal actions.	Not published	Varies
Community Engaged Research Grant The American Occupational Therapy Founda Tion Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support projects that advance occupational therapy scholarship through equitable, collaborative research grounded in the lived experiences and priorities of diverse communities, particularly those that have been historically marginalized…	Not published	Varies
Caz Matthews Fund Seriesfest · Foundation Not published · Varies Award supporting innovative and underrepresented voices in episodic storytelling, named in honor of Caz Matthews.	Not published	Varies
Slifka Foundation Shared Society Grants Alan B Slifka Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: An organization that meets the criteria listed above may submit a “Letter of Inquiry” (LOI) to programofficer \[at\] slifkafoundation.org.	Not published	Varies
JRCT - Northern Ireland Grants Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £152,000 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) offers grants to support initiatives that foster peace, equality, and human rights in Northern Ireland.	Not published	Up to £152,000
APF: Visionary Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The APF Visionary Grant supports innovative research and intervention projects aimed at addressing social issues through psychology.	Not published	Up to $20K
Emerging Justice Fund Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · $10K The Emerging Justice Fund Grant, offered by Social Justice Fund Northwest, aims to support grassroots organizing in communities affected by systemic injustices.	Not published	$10K
Professional Pipeline Grant - American College of Bankruptcy (formerly Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grant) American College of Bankruptcy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Professional Pipeline Grant from the American College of Bankruptcy Foundation aims to foster diversity in the insolvency industry.	Not published	Up to $15K
Transformative Organizing Grants Arch Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Transformative Organizing Grants, funded by the Arch Community Fund, aim to bolster grassroots movements advocating for systemic change.	Not published	$15K – $30K

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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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