696 Social Justice Grants

Discover grants that promote social justice, equity, and human and civil rights. Funding supports advocacy, initiatives, and programs that address discrimination, promote inclusion, and empower marginalized and underserved communities impacted by systemic injustice, racial injustice, prejudice and discrimination based upon their age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.

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Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of charitable activities, including those in the focus areas of community, human services, health, education, athle...

GrantWatch ID#: 183839

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Address Health Disparities Among Underserved Populations

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to address health disparities among underserved populations. Funding is intended to advance projects that improve access to care, respond to the needs of marginalized communities, foster culturally appropriate services, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221155

Grants to Florida Organizations to Produce an Eligible BIPOC Focused Sporting Event

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants of up to $200 to Florida organizations to produce an eligible BIPOC focused sporting event. Eligible events must focus on the history of Juneteenth, take place during June 2026, and show a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221296

Grants to USA Grassroots Organizations for Social Justice Programs

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants of $25,000 to Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming grassroots organizations for social justice programs. Funding is intended for programs that work to reform or eliminate the carceral systems, with an emphasis on underrepresented communities and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229097
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Grants to Washington Individual Artists and Artist Teams for Arts Projects

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of $1,500 to Washington individual artists and artist teams for arts projects. Priority is given to artists from BIPOC communities and other marginalized communities. Applicants may practice in a range of disciplines, including literary arts, media arts, pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180747
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Conservation and Recreation Proje...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for conservation and recreation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve community-based trails, parks, and open spaces. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 198640
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Opportunity for USA Early-Career Physicians, and Residents to Join in a Program in Health Care

Deadline: 06/22/26

Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203039
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Promote Equity

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois qualifying nonprofit organizations and groups to promote equity in eligible regions. Funding is for operational expenses and is intended to help local organizations address issues related to systemic inequity. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 212309
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include youth development, health and wellbeing, economic opportunity, basic needs, and arts and creativity. Suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 169966
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. The program is made up of several field of interest funds with a range of different funding priorities. Eligible applicants are...

GrantWatch ID#: 183679
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Grants to Washington School-Bus Owners, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Buses

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to Washington owners of school bus fleets, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to promote clean transportation systems. Funding is intended to implement the transition to zero-emission school buses. Additional funding is available for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204224
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Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States to Support Events Foc...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities to support events focused on improving public education. Funding is intended for applicants workin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186804
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Grants to Illinois Agencies to Prevent Discrimination

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to Illinois government and law enforcement agencies for activities to identify racial discrimination in traffic stops. Funding is intended to maintain and permit inspection of statistical information on the race and ethnicity of a driver for all motor vehic...

GrantWatch ID#: 195732
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Grants to California Community Organizations to Improve the Health of Local Residents

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to California community organizations for activities to safeguard the health of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to encourage preventative health measures with special attention to the issues facing underserved populations. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212900
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration i...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Multiple States

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of hunger relief, nutrition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 200094
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for General Operating Support

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to strengthen capacity and improve general operations. Priority is given to organizations within the following focus areas: basic needs, arts and culture, economic mobility, and en...

GrantWatch ID#: 204825
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Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits for Operating Support for Programs to Advance Civic...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of $20,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations for operating support for programs to advance civic engagement, policy change, and advocacy efforts in eligible regions. Funding may be used for any organizational needs, including salaries, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 212279
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits to Address the Health Needs of Underserved Communities

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations to address the health needs of underserved communities in eligible regions. Priority focus areas include behavioral health, access to quality care, and screening and referrals. Additional areas of interest include communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229543

Award to a USA Individual or Organization Recognizing Efforts to Protect First Amendment Rights

Deadline: 06/29/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for General Operations

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents. Funding priorities include social and racial equity; arts and culture; child welfare and development; education; environmental protection; health equity; and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167760
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Grants to Illinois Entities for Programs to Reduce School Absenteeism

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Illinois school and college districts, regional education offices, and other qualifying schools or vocational centers for programs to reduce absenteeism from school. Applicants must complete a prequalification process and required registrations prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175949

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits to Address Health Needs

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations to promote health and wellness among residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address the unmet health needs of traditionally underserved local residents and to improve health equity. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181346

Grants to Washington, DC Artists, Curators, and Nonprofits to Create and Display Artwork

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to Washington, DC artists, curators, arts-related professionals, and nonprofit organizations to create and display artwork in a local or online gallery. Funding is intended to support the development and presenta...

GrantWatch ID#: 190801

Grants to Ontario Black Youth-Led Groups and Nonprofits for Projects to Combat Racism

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Ontario Black youth-led grassroots groups, charities, and nonprofits for projects to combat racism. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including programming, advocacy and policy work, direct action, and community-based research projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229195

Grants to North Carolina Artists and Artist Groups for Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina individual artists and groups of artists for arts-based community activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for artist-led projects and programs in the visual, performing, and literary arts. Special consideratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 155517

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Public Service Organizations to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and public service organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to food insecurity, health and mental health, arts and culture, work...

GrantWatch ID#: 164740

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations for Capital Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital projects. Funding can be used for purchasing land and buildings, construction, refurbishment, renovation, or the creation or enhancement of spaces open to the public. Projects must meet an ur...

GrantWatch ID#: 166072

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Researchers in Expanding their ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions to support researchers in expanding their expertise. Funds are intended for early-career researchers and provide five-year funding for research and mentoring related to new methods, disciplines, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 169550

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Strengthen the USA-Israel Relationship, Instill Jewish Pride, and...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 171991

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of education, povery, quality of life, and social justice. Eligible organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 187550

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Provide Opportunities to Disadvantage...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible regions to benefit underserved children and youth. Funding is intended for expanded or new projects and programs. Capital funding can be requested during thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196611

Sponsorships to Arizona Nonprofits and IHEs for Health-Focused Events

Deadline: 06/30/26

Sponsorships of up to $25,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for events that benefit the community and help to improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for charitable events related to the focus areas of chronic health conditions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 207374

Award to a Texas Black Author for Exceptional Contributions to Children's Literature

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a Texas author to recognize contributions to advancing diversity and humanity in children's books. The award is intended to honor a Black author for their body of work or a new-talent Black author's debut work. The award acknowledges the author'...

GrantWatch ID#: 210918

Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, Agencies, and Businesses in the Climate Tech Sector to Employ F...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, agencies, and start-ups and businesses in the climate tech sector to employ fellows. Funding is intended to provide work experience, training, and mentoring to fellows from disadvantaged communities. Fellowships should advance climat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214243

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to Ontario Tribes and Nonprofits to Promote Sustainability in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ontario tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, charities, and qualified donees for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities that help promote sustainability, reconciliation...

GrantWatch ID#: 215861

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Organizations for Research Related to Economic Mobility

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Kansas and Missouri IHEs and research institutions for research projects that address issues related to economic mobility in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the design and implementation of research studies that explore entrepreneurship,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216655

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to Oregon Individuals and Organizations for Events and Festivals in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oregon individuals and organizations for events that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support festivals and screenings. Examples of eligible costs include but are not limited to permits; paying contractors...

GrantWatch ID#: 217874

Grants to California Nonprofits and Tribal Entities for Housing Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities for housing development projects. All applicants must meet with the department before applying. Funding is in the form of long-term loans for rehabilitation, new construction, and conversion of non-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 219896

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support nonprofits that create significant, lasting, and transformational change through innovative responses to today's needs or systematic sol...

GrantWatch ID#: 220001

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Health, Human Services, Community...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that positively impact local communities in eligible regions. Priority is given to programs that assist underrepresented, underprivileged, and underserved children and famili...

GrantWatch ID#: 221093

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Collaboratives for Projects to Improve Community Health

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and collaboratives for projects to improve community health in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities to advance well-being and health equity. Eligible organizations must be located in or prov...

GrantWatch ID#: 221109

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Collaborations for Workforce Education and Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations and collaborations for programs that advance workforce education and development in eligible counties. Funding is intended to build and strengthen the local workforce and foster economic security. Eligible p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221112

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization to Improve Maternal Health Care

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International organization to support efforts to improve maternal health care and address maternal health inequity. Funding is intended to contribute to an organization's progress toward and commitment to the delivery of high-quality hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221619

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219