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.
Seed Fund Funder: Crossroads Fund Inc (IL, US) Geographic Scope: Chicago area Focus Areas: Racial, social, and economic justice organizing Description: One of Crossroads Fund's grant programs…
SEED Lab Pre-Accelerator Program Type: 8-month pre-accelerator for social entrepreneurs Overview: Caravanserai's signature 8-month pre-accelerator designed to empower a new generation of social…
Seeding Advocacy Overview: Seeding Justice's policy and advocacy-focused grantmaking program designed to support organizations doing policy and advocacy work as part of movement building. Status:…
Seeding Disruption Fellowship Funder: The Equity Lab Geographic Scope: DC, US Focus Areas: Education equity, racial equity, disruptive innovation in education Overview The Seeding Disruption…
Seeding Disruption Remix Funder: The Equity Lab Geographic Scope: DC, US Focus Areas: Education equity, racial equity Overview Seeding Disruption Remix is a program offered by The Equity Lab. Limited…
Seeding Justice General Grantmaking Program Overview: Seeding Justice's primary grantmaking program that uses participatory grantmaking (PGM) to support social change organizing. The organization has…
Overview _Note: This grant opportunity is currently closed_ About Seeding Justice We build collective power by transforming philanthropy and funding movements, in the pursuit of justice and…
Seeding the Movement Fund Overview: Seeding the Movement Fund grants support grassroots organizing led by people from their communities. The fund supports transformative grassroots organizing with a…
SEIU J.J. Johnson Scholarship Funder: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Geographic Scope: Available to SEIU members, their families, and staff Award Amount: $5,000 scholarship renewable…
SEIU Moe Foner Scholarship Funder: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Geographic Scope: Available to SEIU members, their families, and staff Award Amount: $5,000 nonrenewable scholarship…
Sex Worker Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Third Wave Fund Amount: Up to US $350,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Sex Worker Giving Circle Grant, launched by the Third Wave…
SFFILM Rainin Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Francisco Film Society (SFFILM) Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The SFFILM Rainin Grant supports independent narrative…
Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $11,100,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Shannon Community Safety…
Sherwood Foundation: Program Grants & Capital Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Sherwood Foundation Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Sherwood Foundation offers program and capital grants…
Shumaker Family Foundation: Social Justice & Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shumaker Family Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: May 07, 2025 Summary The Shumaker Family…
Sí Se Puede César E. Chávez Scholarship Overview: This scholarship was established in 2012 to honor the life and legacy of César Estrada Chávez, a community organizer, civil rights activist and…
Sikh Advocate Academy Status: Application deadline listed as April 7, 2017 (appears to be outdated/historical) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Civil rights and social justice advocacy…
SIOP Humanitarian Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology Foundation (SIOP) Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The SIOP Humanitarian…
SJF: Seed Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The SJF Seed Grants provide $5,000 in funding to support new and…
SJFN: Rapid Response Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Social Justice Fund Northwest Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The SJFN Rapid Response Grants provide up to $3,000 to…
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.