Social Justice Grants

Last updated October 19, 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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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
Project Change Foundation Grants Project Change Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Project Change Foundation offers small grants of $2,000 to support new or emerging Canadian charities focused on creating social or environmental change.	Not published	$2K
Barbara McDowell and Gerald S. Hartman Foundation Advocacy Grant Legal Services Alabama Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
Wellspring Fund Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Lisle Global Seed Grant Lisle International · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Lisle Global Seed Grant supports innovative projects that foster intercultural understanding and bridge community divides. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 are awarded to organizations that promote collaboration among diverse groups.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Shumaker Family Foundation: Social Justice & Education Grants The Shumaker Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K The Shumaker Family Foundation supports social justice, environmental justice, and education initiatives. Founded in 2003, it emphasizes programs that promote equity, particularly for marginalized communities.	Not published	$10K – $30K
Nathan Cummings Foundation Program Related Investment (PRI) The Nathan Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We are a multigenerational family foundation, rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, working to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society.	Not published	Varies
Parents & Caregivers Organizing Fund Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Parents & Caregivers Organizing Fund will move money to grassroots communities organizing for change in early childhood systems across Philadelphia.	Not published	Varies
Westchester: Youth Civic Engagement Grants The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Westchester Youth Civic Engagement Grants aim to empower young people (up to age 24) to actively participate in civic life.	Not published	Up to $100K
Abortion Bridge Collaborative Funds Grant Women Donors Network · Foundation Not published · Varies The Abortion Bridge Collaborative Funds, initiated by the Women Donors Network, aim to enhance abortion access across the U.S. in response to the 2022 Dobbs decision.	Not published	Varies
Arnold Ventures: Building Evidence - Support for QEDs to Evaluate Social Programs and Policies Laura and John Arnold Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Building Evidence - Support for QEDs to Evaluate Social Programs and Policies Arnold Ventures (AV) is a philanthropy dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans through evidence based policy solutions that maximize opportunity and…	Not published	Varies
Spokane Collaborative - Policy Advocacy Funding Better Health Together · Foundation Not published · $65K In October 2019, the BHT Board allocated $500,000 for equity projects decided upon by Spokane Collaborative members.	Not published	$65K
Advancing Disability Justice Grants Northwest Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Advancing Disability Justice Grants, offered by the Northwest Health Foundation, aim to empower disabled BIPOC leaders and organizations in Oregon and parts of Washington.	Not published	Up to $10K
Capacity Building Initiative Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A program providing capacity building support to grassroots organizations in Chicago working on racial, social, and economic justice.	Not published	Varies
Climate Emergency Fund Grant Climate Emergency Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K – $85K The Climate Emergency Fund is dedicated to empowering organizations that utilize disruptive tactics to address the climate crisis.	Not published	$25K – $85K
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize Grant The JM Kaplan Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $175K The J.M.K. Innovation Prize, awarded by The J.M. Kaplan Fund, supports early-stage social innovators tackling critical issues in environment, heritage conservation, and social justice.	Not published	Up to $175K
NEA- Envision Equity Grants The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The NEA Envision Equity Grants empower educators to implement innovative projects that foster cultural understanding, anti-racism, and civic engagement among students.	Not published	Up to $5K
Transformation Partnerships Together Women Rise · Foundation Not published · Varies In addition to funding direct services through Featured Grants, Together Women Rise partners with organizations working to create broader, systemic change to achieve global gender equality.	Not published	Varies
Impact Topeka: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health in Shawnee County Topeka Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Yanar Mohammed Feminist Defense Fund Madre Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies "Yanar's Fund" supports women in Iraq and throughout the region who defend women's human rights and carry forward Yanar Mohammed's legacy.	Not published	Varies
W.K. Kellogg Foundation General Grants Program WK Kellogg Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
ECO Group Toolkit The Scan Foundation · Foundation Not published · $74K To further advance systemic change through lived experience, the Center for Outcomes Research and Education (CORE) will create a Toolkit to support creation and operation of additional ECO (Equity Community Organizing) Groups within and…	Not published	$74K
Disaster Resilience Program Fellowship Grant Equal Justice Works · Foundation Not published · $7K The Disaster Resilience Program Fellowship supports low-income communities affected by disasters by mobilizing lawyers and law students to provide free civil legal aid.	Not published	$7K
EEFD Funding Grant European Endowment for Democracy · Foundation Not published · Up to €60,000 The European Endowment for Democracy (EED) funds civil society organizations, pro-democracy movements, and independent media to promote democracy in the European Neighbourhood and beyond.	Not published	Up to €60,000

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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 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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