Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 1,039 active social justice grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.
Social Justice Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Racial Equity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fund for Santa Barbara Last Updated: September 14, 2025 Summary The Racial Equity Grant, administered by The Fund for Santa Barbara, supports…
Racial Equity in Homelessness Initiative Fellowship Overview: A nine-month leadership development program designed for BIPOC leaders committed to racial equity and justice in Los Angeles County's…
Racial Justice Fund Geographic Scope: Maine Focus Areas: Racial justice and civil legal aid Description: The Maine Justice Foundation has established a Racial Justice Fund as part of its grants and…
Overview _Note: There is no formal application process. We do an extensive hunt for fellows at the start of the year. We depend heavily on our trusted network of doers and funders for referrals on…
Rapid Response Artivism Micro-Grant Funder: Broadway Advocacy Coalition Inc (NY, US) Award Amount: $1,000 per micro-grant Number of Awards: Up to 5 awardees for the first cycle Program Overview…
Rapid Response Fund Program Status: Applications are temporarily paused as of March 20, 2026. Current funds are exhausted. This is a pause, not an end. The foundation is actively working to secure…
Rapid Response Fund Status: Applications have closed Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area (includes city and collar counties and, in some cases, statewide) Overview: Rapid Response Fund grants support…
Rapid Response Fund Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice (Minnesota, US) Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Justice, liberation, and rapid response to emerging community needs Approach:…
Rapid Response Fund for Community Power Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Healthspark Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: October 25, 2025 Summary The Rapid Response Fund for Community…
Rapid Response Fund for Movement Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Francisco Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Rapid Response Fund for…
Rapid Response Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Headwaters Foundation for Justice Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The Rapid Response Fund, managed by Headwaters…
Rapid Response Funds Program Status: Active (referenced as current program) Geographic Scope: US South Overview: Southern Vision Alliance's rapid response funds are designed to quickly deploy…
Rapid Response Program Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elmina B. Sewall Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2025 Summary The Rapid Response Program Fund, managed by the…
Rapid Response: Advocacy Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Colorado Health Foundation Amount: US $15,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Colorado Health Foundation offers…
Overview Objective Our objective is to frontload investments in high-impact movements for culture change, with a focus on shifting attitudes towards LGBTQ+ people as well as strengthening civic…
Recognition Grants Overview: Grants awarded in recognition of organizations that demonstrate significant leadership in responding to families, children, and youth in need of assistance. Geographic…
Regional Assistance Program II (RAP II) Program Type: Civil society capacity-building and rapid response funding Geographic Scope: Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Funder: US–Middle East…
Regional Impact Grants: Preston Community Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The Preston Community Fund, part of the…
Youth & Frontline Regranting Program Funder: New Economy Coalition Inc (MA, US) Website: neweconomy.net Program Description NEC's Regranting Program provides small grants ("micro-grants") to…
Religion and Theology: Responsive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Henry Luce Foundation’s Religion and…
Social Justice Grants come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.