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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Social Justice Grants Saint Thomas Aquinas Church · Foundation Not published · Varies The Social Justice Grants, funded by Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, support agencies that promote mercy and alleviate human suffering.	Not published	Varies
Prisoner Justice Fund National Equal Justice Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports prisoner correspondence projects and efforts to assist incarcerated individuals and their families.	Not published	Varies
Michigan Justice Fund Advancing Equity and Economic Mobility Grant Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan · Foundation Not published · Varies Through the Michigan Justice Fund Advancing Equity and Economic Mobility Grant Program, we aim to add capacity to organizations and efforts focused on dismantling systems of mass incarceration and tackling inequities in the criminal legal…	Not published	Varies
OCJ Policy, Community, and Consumer Grants Oregon Consumer Justice · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K OCJ takes a community-led approach to realizing consumer justice in Oregon. These grants lessen funding barriers and help strengthen the capacity of organizations to meaningfully improve Oregon's consumer landscape.	Not published	Up to $200K
Community Endowment Fund- Solidarity Program- Reimagine Grants Charlottesville Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Community Endowment Fund's Solidarity Program offers Reimagine Grants to support racial equity initiatives in Charlottesville and surrounding counties.	Not published	Up to $50K
Pegasus Prize Grant The Dallas Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Pegasus Prize, a $50,000 grant from the Dallas Foundation, recognizes innovative nonprofit organizations in Dallas County that utilize data-driven solutions to tackle community challenges.	Not published	$50K
FORGE Grant The Womens Foundation for the State of Arizona · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona An Arizona where women and girls of all identities thrive. WFSA innovates to create social, political, and economic change that achieves equity for women and girls.	Not published	Varies
Crossroads Fund: Community Resilience Fund Grant Crossroads Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Crossroads Fund's Community Resilience Fund aims to support grassroots organizations in Chicago as they navigate urgent challenges and advocate for justice.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Echoing Green Fellowship Grant Echoing Green Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K – $90K The Echoing Green Fellowship empowers innovative leaders dedicated to solving critical global issues. With support spanning leadership development, funding, and community building, the Fellowship nurtures early-stage social entrepreneurs.	Not published	$80K – $90K
YCF: David Breaux Memorial Scholarship Grant Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The David Breaux Memorial Scholarship honors the legacy of a compassionate community member, David Breaux, who passed away on April 27, 2023.	Not published	$2K
The Social Justice Fund: General Support Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Social Justice Fund offers General Support Grants to enhance the capacity of organizations focused on advocacy, mobilization, and healing within underserved communities in Pittsburgh.	Not published	Varies
The Workers Lab: The Innovation Fund Grant The Workers Lab · Foundation Not published · Varies The future of work belongs to all workers. But right now, American workers are facing unprecedented challenges.	Not published	Varies
JRCT - Rights and Justice Grants Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to £150,000 The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust (JRCT) focuses on promoting human rights and justice for marginalized communities, particularly racial and religious minorities.	Not published	Up to £150,000
Community-Led Grants Evanston Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Community-led grantmaking approach that places power in the hands of those most impacted by funding decisions. Channels funds directly to the heart of community needs and priorities.	Not published	Varies
Innovative Peace Fund (IPF) International Civil Society Action Network Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The first and only independent, multi-donor, global grantmaking mechanism wholly dedicated to providing financial support and technical assistance to women-led peacebuilding organizations in countries affected by violent conflict…	Rolling	Varies
Spencer Foundation Equitable Civic Engagement Initiative Associated Colleges of the Midwest · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Learning to Listen (L2L) - Transparency & Governance Track Filantropia Puerto Rico Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K – $156K Support cross-sectional strengthening of communities' civic engagement by:	Not published	$20K – $156K
Women's Foundation of California Grant Women's Foundation of California · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women’s Foundation of California Grant focuses on fostering a multiracial, feminist democracy by supporting grassroots organizations led by women of color and gender expansive individuals.	Not published	Varies
Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund Solidaire Network Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Janisha R. Gabriel Movement Protection Fund moves resources rapidly and securely to protect frontline organizers facing immediate security threats, while investing in longer-term safety infrastructure.	Rolling	Varies
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation Grant Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation supports nonprofits focused on alleviating poverty and promoting social justice in the South.	Not published	Varies
Takoma Foundation Grants Greater Washington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Takoma Foundation offers grants to enhance the social, environmental, and cultural vitality of Takoma Park.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Foundation Grant Giving Program Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education · Foundation Not published · Varies Legal service organizations not already approved to apply for grant funds may:	Not published	Varies
Nancy DiGrezio Memorial Scholarship Young Women's Christian Association of Newburyport · Foundation Not published · Varies Awarded annually to a high school senior who demonstrates leadership, peacemaking, tolerance, understanding of differences, and empowers peers to respond to acts of intolerance and discrimination.	Not published	Varies
Revolution Fund Grant Mama Cash · Foundation Not published · Up to €10,000 Resourcing collective action when opportunities for sudden, dramatic change emerge Mama Cash aims to be responsive to movements by meeting them where they are.	Not published	Up to €10,000

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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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