Social Justice Grants

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,028 active social justice grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and 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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The Wellspring Fund Grant Program Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies At Headwaters, we believe that a community’s collective power is a source of abundance and of transformative change.	Not published	Varies
Small Grant Program in the People's Republic of China U.S. Mission to China · Federal Forecast · Up to $20K Supporting civil society and creating a space for a diversity of people and ideas is a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy abroad.	Forecast	Up to $20K
Social Justice Fund Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Our Fund Foundation maintains a Social Justice Fund as one of its primary funding areas.	Not published	Varies
Mirani Foundation Grant Miranifoundationorg Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Mirani Foundation, established in 2015, is dedicated to enhancing health, education, and social justice for marginalized communities in East Tennessee and India.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Strategic Grassroots Empowerment Fund Clean and Prosperous America · Foundation Not published · Varies CaPA's Strategic Grassroots Empowerment Fund works to discover and develop high-potential, hyper-local community organizations that can power ongoing, long-term voter engagement.	Not published	Varies
Latinos Impacting our Future Together (L.I.F.T.) Fund Grant The Denver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Latinos Impacting our Future Together (L.I.F.T.) Fund, managed by The Denver Foundation, aims to empower Latino communities through various initiatives, including health, education, and advocacy.	Not published	$500 – $3K
Furthur Foundation Grant Furthur Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Furthur Foundation Grant supports grassroots organizations focused on community needs, environmental preservation, and social justice.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Cultivate: Leadership Grant Program Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cultivate: Leadership Grant Program empowers women and nonbinary leaders of color in Chicago by enhancing their skills in social, economic, and racial justice.	Not published	Varies
Ploughshares Fund Grant Ploughshares Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Ploughshares Fund provides grants to organizations and individuals working towards a nuclear weapons-free world.	Not published	Up to $50K
Opportunity Grant Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism · Foundation Rolling · Up to $8K Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism (formerly known as Urgent Action Fund for Women's Human Rights) was founded in 1997 to deliver funds quickly to frontline feminists and their movements in moments of urgent crisis and unexpected…	Rolling	Up to $8K
Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants National Education Association Staff Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants, funded by the National Education Association Staff Organization, offer up to $2000 to strengthen the AE Program and foster impactful partnerships.	Not published	Up to $2K
Trust in American Institutions Challenge Lever for Change · Foundation Not published · Varies At Lever for Change, we help donors find and fund bold solutions to the world’s biggest problem —including issues like racial inequity, gender inequality, access to economic opportunity, and climate change.	Not published	Varies
Make Democracy Work Grant Program The Educational Foundation of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Educational Foundation of America's Make Democracy Work Grant Program focuses on enhancing democratic participation and protecting voting access.	Not published	Varies
Cleveland Foundation Grants The Cleveland Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cleveland Foundation offers grants to support community needs in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties, focusing on reversing historic inequities affecting Black and Brown residents.	Not published	Varies
Check Global Independent Media Response Fund (Climate Misinformation Focus) Meedan Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K	Not published	$5K – $15K
KROC Institute: Visiting Research Fellowships Grant University of Notre Dame du Lac · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The KROC Institute at the University of Notre Dame offers Visiting Research Fellowships for scholars focused on peace studies.	Not published	Up to $30K
Harris & Frances Block Foundation Grant Harris & Frances Block Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Harris and Frances Block Foundation, established in 2001, supports small grassroots organizations focused on social and environmental justice.	Not published	Up to $35K
Base Building Grant Social Justice Fund Northwest · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Advocacy and Research Grants: Strengthening the Sector The Meredith and Rosemary Willson Charit (Aka the Music Man Foundation) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Music Man Foundation invites eligible organizations to apply for Advocacy and Research Grants aimed at supporting systemic change in the arts sector.	Not published	Varies
H. C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Grant H C Gemmer Family Christian Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The H. C. Gemmer Family Christian Foundation, established in 1956, focuses on peace, justice, and racial harmony.	Not published	Up to $3K
Perspective Fund: Documentary Film Support Grant Perspective Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Perspective Fund provides vital support for documentary filmmakers focused on social equity and justice. We prioritize projects that empower marginalized voices and address systemic injustices.	Not published	Varies
Seacoast Womens Giving Circle Grant Seacoast Womens Giving Circle · Foundation Not published · $25K We are 200 members strong and are committed to preserving the quality of life on the Seacoast. Members hail from around the world but most call the Seacoast area "home".	Not published	$25K
SEIU J.J. Johnson Scholarship Service Employees International SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Grant Arthur N Rupe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Grant focuses on promoting positive social change through scholarly studies, education, and public debate.	Not published	Varies

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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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