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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Competitive Grants Akron Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Education and early learning grants ranged from $2,500 to $96,000, including funding for:	Not published	Varies
Brooklyn Brewery Event Donations Grant Brooklyn Brewery · Foundation Not published · Varies Brooklyn Brewery is committed to supporting local communities through event donations. They have a rich history of partnering with various organizations, including Prospect Park Alliance and Brooklyn Museum, to enhance community welfare.	Not published	Varies
Morgan Family Foundation: Social Equity Grants Morgan Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · From $10K The Morgan Family Foundation offers Social Equity Grants to support innovative initiatives and projects that promote social equity in St. Cloud, Minnesota.	Not published	From $10K
February One Scholarship Program Grant North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The February One Scholarship Program honors the legacy of the A&T Four, students who sparked a national sit-in movement in 1960.	Not published	Varies
Emerging Fellows Research Program The Roosevelt Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies A yearlong opportunity for college students to conduct formal research and advocacy efforts on pressing social and policy issues.	Not published	Varies
Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) Young Men's Christian Association of San Francisco · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K A youth-led grant program that empowers young people to incite change within their communities in the San Francisco and Bay Area. YEF has been operating since 2010 and has awarded millions of dollars to youth-initiated projects.	Not published	Up to $10K
Movement Building and Systems Change (MBSC) Grant Lohengrin Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Movement Building and Systems Change (MBSC) Grant Program supports nonprofits and community-based organizations that engage in organizing, power building, advocacy and structural change initiatives to transform power and resource…	Not published	Varies
Fund for a Just Society Grant Unitarian Universalist Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Fund for a Just Society Grant, offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association, supports nonprofit organizations that focus on social and economic justice through community organizing.	Not published	Up to $15K
Imagined in Cambridge! Social Innovation Award Cambridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K Annual award recognizing bold, innovative social innovation ideas addressing Cambridge's challenges. Fifth annual award announced in 2024.	Not published	$25K
DEI United Fund (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund) United Way of North Central New Mexico · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Foundation-Directed Grantmaking The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Pittsburgh Foundation aims to foster a vibrant, equitable, and just community in the Pittsburgh region through its Foundation-Directed Grantmaking.	Not published	$10K – $150K
COVID-19 Grassroots Justice Fund Namati Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A one-time fund created in partnership with multiple organizations to support grassroots justice organizations responding to pandemic-related challenges and exacerbated injustices.	Not published	Varies
Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Grant The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation Grant supports charitable initiatives in communities where Dorsey attorneys reside.	Not published	Varies
Creative In Residence Program The Equity Impact Center · Foundation Not published · $15K A program designed to support and invest in artists who prioritize social justice in their creative work.	Not published	$15K
Cedar Valley United Way Social Innovation Investments Grant Cedar Valley United Way · Foundation Not published · Varies Cedar Valley United Way (Waterloo, IA) makes Social Innovation grants (~$50k pool) to break the cycle of systemic poverty; reviewed on a rolling/per-need basis (deadline=null).	Not published	Varies
Gender Justice Organizing Fund Grant Bread and Roses Community Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K The Gender Justice Organizing Fund Grant supports initiatives led by women, girls, trans, gender nonconforming, and LGBTQI+ individuals to achieve gender justice.	Not published	$10K
Small Grants Program - Ukraine US Dept. of State: Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy & Public Affairs · Foundation Not published · $5K – $15K The Small Grants Program - Ukraine, managed by the U.S. Mission in Geneva, invites project proposals that align with U.S. policy priorities in the multilateral sphere.	Not published	$5K – $15K
Leadership Institute - Center for American Progress Center for American Progress · Foundation Not published · Varies A structured professional development program that exposes members to contacts and networks within the progressive policy world, including grassroots organizations, media, and government.	Not published	Varies
L'Oréal Fund for Women Grant L'Oréal · Foundation Not published · €5,000 - €300,000 The L’Oréal Fund for Women is a charitable fund launched in 2020 to support frontline organizations in their efforts to help women to get out of poverty, prevent domestic, sexual and gender-based violence against women.	Not published	€5,000 - €300,000
Community Endowment Fund- Solidarity Program- Renewal Grants Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Community Endowment Fund's Solidarity Program offers Renewal Grants of up to $25,000 to support movement groups focused on racial equity in the Charlottesville area.	Not published	Up to $25K
Robert Carr Fund Grant Robert Carr Fund · Foundation Not published · $150K – $3M The Robert Carr Fund Grant supports global and regional civil society networks serving inadequately served populations (ISPs) through core funding for a three-year period.	Not published	$150K – $3M
JRCT: Power and Accountability Grant Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) provides funding to foster social change by addressing systemic issues of inequality and injustice.	Not published	Varies
Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program FY2023 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · $30K – $60K The Countering Violent Extremism Small Grants Program, administered by the Public Affairs Section, is soliciting proposals from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Albania that create, develop, and foster countering and preventing…	Forecast	$30K – $60K
Lifeline Embattled CSO Assistance Fund Grant Freedom House · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lifeline Embattled CSO Assistance Fund, managed by Freedom House, provides crucial emergency financial assistance to civil society organizations (CSOs) facing threats or attacks.	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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