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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Queer Mobilization Fund (QMF) Southern Vision Alliance · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Queer Mobilization Fund (QMF) supports QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community organizations and organizers working for freedom and liberation in the US South. Founded in 2016 as rapid response fund.	Not published	$5K – $10K
JustFilms Grants The Ford Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies JustFilms Grants, funded by the Ford Foundation, supports artist-driven documentary and emerging media projects that address social justice issues and challenge inequality.	Not published	Varies
New Hampshire Women’s Foundation Grants New Hampshire Women's Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The New Hampshire Women’s Foundation Grants aim to empower women and girls by providing strategic funding to organizations that promote gender equity and social justice.	Not published	$3K – $8K
Voice for Justice Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports efforts to amplify voices of groups fighting for equal justice whose efforts may be silenced or misrepresented.	Not published	Varies
ALISE Community conn@CT Mini-Grants Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) · Foundation Not published · $750 The ALISE Community conn@CT Mini-Grants program supports ALISE members in addressing library and information needs of social justice organizations through collaborative community engagement.	Not published	$750
Black Radiance Network Fund Headwaters Foundation for Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Caring For Colorado Grant Program: Public Policy Advocacy Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caring For Colorado Grant Program focuses on public policy advocacy to enhance the health and well-being of children, youth, and families in Colorado.	Not published	Varies
AJMMI: Rapid Response Grants Aj Muste Foundation for Peace and Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The AJ Muste Foundation's Rapid Response Grants support U.S.-based organizations engaged in grassroots activism for social justice.	Not published	Up to $5K
Black-Led Movement Fund Borealis Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies The Black-Led Movement Fund (BLMF), based at Borealis Philanthropy, supports the Movement for Black Lives (M4BL) and other politically-aligned organizations to better shape policy agendas for Black communities, create alternatives to…	Not published	Varies
LFW: Race Equity Grants Legal Foundation of Washington · Foundation Not published · $50K The Legal Foundation of Washington offers Race Equity Grants aimed at dismantling systemic racial oppression in civil legal aid. These grants provide multiyear funding to empower communities most affected by structural racism.	Not published	$50K
Quintin E. Primo Jr. Fund for Racial Justice and the African American Empowerment Fund of Delaware Grant Delaware Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · US $1,000 - US $2,500 The Quintin E. Primo Jr. Fund for Racial Justice and African American Empowerment Fund, managed by the Delaware Community Foundation, opened for applications March 16, 2026 and closed April 17, 2026.	Not published	US $1,000 - US $2,500
The Hatfield Prize Center for Public Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Public Justice awards the Hatfield Prize annually to three student-faculty pairs.	Not published	Varies
Narrative Short Film Grant - Saul Zaentz Awards Berkeley Film Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Berkeley Film Foundation is proud to announce the Narrative Short Film Grant, providing vital funding for local filmmakers. This prestigious grant supports projects that creatively explore themes of social and environmental justice.	Not published	$25K
Cummings $30 Million Grant Program Cummings Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $30K – $1M The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program will allocate $30 million to 150 local nonprofits in the Greater Boston area in 2026.	Not published	$30K – $1M
Gold Green Grant Gold House Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The Gold Green Grant is a collaborative initiative celebrating sustainability-focused changemakers positively impacting the Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.	Not published	$20K
Environment Initiatives Grant Program Catherine Donnelly Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Catherine Donnelly Foundation's Environment Initiatives Grant Program aims to foster a diverse and inclusive climate justice movement.	Not published	Varies
Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts (IOLTA) Program Texas Access to Justice Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Funds support the provision of civil legal services to eligible clients in non-criminal matters.	Not published	Varies
Seeding Disruption Fellowship Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seeding Disruption Fellowship is a fellowship program offered by The Equity Lab designed to support emerging leaders working to disrupt and transform education systems.	Not published	Varies
Rosenberg Foundation Grants Rosenberg Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Rosenberg Foundation is dedicated to dismantling systemic barriers to equity and opportunity for Californians. Through its grantmaking, it focuses on areas such as leadership development, criminal justice reform, and immigrant rights.	Not published	Up to $100K
SEIU Moe Foner Scholarship Service Employees International SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $5K	Not published	$5K
Groundwork Organizer Network Groundwork Action Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The anchor of Groundwork's engagement model, the Groundwork Organizer Network provides capital, community and capacity to local frontline organizers in focus states.	Not published	$25K – $100K
The AURA Fund for Women Women's Foundation of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for the invite-only grants, contact by the Letter of Inquiry deadline above so your organization can be reviewed._ We invest in innovative community-based, community-led solutions to ensure…	Not published	Varies
Asian Giving Circle Grant The Chicago Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K The Asian Giving Circle (AGC) Grant, established in 2002, supports Asian and Pacific Islander nonprofits in the Chicago area by pooling donor resources to advance social justice.	Not published	$10K
Inspire Change Grant Houston Texans Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Inspire Change Grant awards funds to nonprofit organizations in Houston to support programs, seed projects, and create partnerships that unlock pathways to new opportunities while supporting social justice and racial equity efforts.	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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