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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Grant	Deadline ▲	Amount
The Transformative Leader Program The Equity Impact Center · Foundation Not published · $3K An 8-month leadership development and award program for social impact, social justice, and nonprofit leaders addressing systemic inequity through social, cultural, economic, or community-based solutions.	Not published	$3K
Dance/USA Fellowships to Artists (DFA) Danceusa · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K DFA is Dance/USA's national program focused on supporting individual artists addressing social change through dance within one or more communities.	Not published	Up to $35K
EarthRights Alumni Small Grants Program Earthrights International Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide alumni of EarthRights Mekong training programs with financial support for the implementation of community-led initiatives to protect the environment and human rights.	Not published	Varies
Rural Intersectionality Fund Seriesfest · Foundation Not published · Varies Award supporting stories that explore rural communities and intersectional narratives.	Not published	Varies
FRAC Social Impact and Equity Fund Food Research & Action Center · Foundation Not published · $25K A new initiative to identify, recognize, and financially support innovative strategies among organizations working to leverage federal nutrition programs such as SNAP, WIC, and school meals to fight hunger and promote equity.	Not published	$25K
Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship (IPFF) (formerly Equitable Futures Fellowship) Grant East-West Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indo-Pacific Futures Fellowship (formerly the Equitable Futures Fellowship) offers a unique opportunity for leaders from diverse backgrounds to address systemic global challenges, such as wealth inequality and climate crisis.	Not published	Varies
Social Impact Artist Award - Artist Collective Grant Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Denver Arts & Venues are proud to launch the Social Impact Artist Award.	Not published	Up to $50K
Social Justice and Resiliency Fund Grant Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · Varies The Social Justice and Resiliency Fund offers vital support to nonprofits addressing systemic inequities in Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania counties.	Not published	Varies
Partner Support Fund Education Justice Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies A special summer round designed to quickly resource those on the ground who are organizing, creating, or launching efforts rooted in educational equity and justice for students and communities.	Not published	Varies
South to South AI Accountability Microgrant Grant Pulitzer Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The South to South AI Accountability Microgrant supports initiatives that enhance AI accountability in the Global South.	Not published	Up to $4K
Women's Policy Institute Women's Foundation of Mississippi · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Stronger Democracy Award Accelerate Change Inc · Foundation Not published · $2M – $22M A $22 million competition launched in March 2021 to drive structural reforms to help improve political representation and increase the participation of all citizens in the United States' democratic process.	Not published	$2M – $22M
Bertha Artivism Awards Bertha Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Bertha Artivism Awards fund activist artists, art collectives and organizations to make projects that mobilize communities for social change ('artivism').	Not published	Up to $20K

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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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