670 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 Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Projects to Benefit Local Communiti...

Deadline: 06/06/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 169966

Grant to a Texas Nonprofit for Services to the Local Latinx Community

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grant of $7,000 to a Texas nonprofit organization serving the Latinx community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support. Eligible applicants are organizations serving Latinx individuals and families of any race. Services must be delivere...

GrantWatch ID#: 180836

Opportunity for Connecticut Nonprofit Staff to Participate in a Workforce Training Program

Deadline: 06/06/25

Opportunity for Connecticut staff members at nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to participate in a leadership program and receive a $2,000 scholarship for university studies. The program is intended to train currently employed individuals of color who aspir...

GrantWatch ID#: 196056

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for organizations working to improve residents' economic and social well-being. In addition to grant funds, recipients will have the opportunity to...

GrantWatch ID#: 197605

Grants to Canada Qualified Donees to Provide Recreational Activities for Children and Youth

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grants to Canada qualified donees for recreational activities benefitting children and youth. Funding is intended for programming and operational support. These grants are intended to support help organizations that provide programming for youth with disabilities betwe...

GrantWatch ID#: 199513

Grants to Connecticut Agencies and Nonprofits to Promote Economic Development

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grants to Connecticut municipalities, community development corporations, and nonprofit organizations for economic development projects that benefit underrepresented communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203737

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address substance abuse. Funding is intended to promote opioid abatement efforts, including expanding access to opioid use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery. Grants may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212752

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs to Increase Career Opportunities fo...

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, school districts, and academic institutions to promote workforce development for underserved students in eligible locations. Funding is intended to provide students with access to high-quality and purpose-dr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214810

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Achieve Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/09/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote health equity in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for capital improvements, operating costs, project support, and capacity building...

GrantWatch ID#: 174081

Grants to Illinois Education Offices, School and College Districts, and Vocational Centers for...

Deadline: 06/09/25

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 apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 175949

Grants to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Promote Racial Justice

Deadline: 06/09/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote community engagement, advocacy, and racial equity. Funding is intended to support policy change and systems reforms to benefit BIPOC communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195554

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Identify Racial Discrimination i...

Deadline: 06/09/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofits, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and hospitals 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 fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 195732

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits for Operating Support for Programs to Advance Civic...

Deadline: 06/09/25

Grants of up to $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, techn...

GrantWatch ID#: 212279

Grants to California Researchers Affiliated with Universities for Research Projects Related to...

Deadline: 06/09/25

Grants to California 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 is open to all fields of study an...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to California Organizations for Innovative Projects that Address Disparities in Digital...

Deadline: 06/10/25

Grants to California organizations for innovative solutions that address disparities in digital access. The goal of the funding program is to increase reliable access to digital technology for all, with a special emphasis on marginalized and underserved populations. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 189347

Grants to Texas CBOs, Agencies, IHEs, Health Institutions, and Companies for Cancer Prevention...

Deadline: 06/11/25

Grants to Texas community-based organizations, governmental agencies, IHEs, health institutions, and companies for initiatives that help prevent cancer, particularly among medically underserved and rural populations. Funding is intended to implement evidence-based stra...

GrantWatch ID#: 209704

Grants to Massachusetts School Districts for Programs that Serve Students Who Are Homeless

Deadline: 06/12/25

Grants to Massachusetts school districts and consortia for programs that serve students experiencing housing insecurity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to facilitate student enrollment and attendance and to promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 181130

Grants and In-Kind Support to Minnesota Young Women to Promote Leadership Development

Deadline: 06/13/25

Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to Minnesota young women for projects and activities that encourage leadership development. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of economic opportunity, safety and well-being, and young women's leadership. In additio...

GrantWatch ID#: 188009

Grants and In-Kind Support to Massachusetts School Districts and School Bus Fleet Operators to...

Deadline: 06/13/25

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts school districts and school bus fleet operators to promote the shift from diesel school buses to electric school buses. This program focuses on school districts in underserved areas. Grantees will receive both funding and tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 205515

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Health Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/13/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve health outcomes and address health inequity in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that align with Catholic values and address crucial community health needs. Nonprofits can...

GrantWatch ID#: 220118

Contract for Services to Connecticut Nonprofits and Corporations to Improve Healthcare Service...

Deadline: 06/13/25

Contract for services to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and proprietary corporations to assist the state in participation in a program to improve healthcare services and make it more affordable and equitable throughout the state. To fulfill their task requirements...

GrantWatch ID#: 220689

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Access to Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/13/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve access to legal services for underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote equal access to justice, provide legal services to low-income or vulnerable community m...

GrantWatch ID#: 221092

Grants to British Columbia Registered Charities in Eligible Regions to Contribute to the Well-...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for projects that contribute to the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to arts, education, health...

GrantWatch ID#: 145775

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Programming and Operational Support

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support programming and general operations. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in providing services that he...

GrantWatch ID#: 178900

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 180040

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents and Neighborhoods

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, community groups, and public institutions in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that support vul...

GrantWatch ID#: 181267

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Agencies, and First Nations to Promote Inclusion, Equity, an...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, local government agencies, social enterprises, and First Nations Councils to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist local organizations that represent trad...

GrantWatch ID#: 182399

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Address Community Health and Health Equity

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations for community health initiatives. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for a range of projects and programs in the focus area of strengthening community health. Eligible in...

GrantWatch ID#: 184700

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs that Address Mental Health and ...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to support people with mental health or substance abuse challenges. New applicants must register online prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to allow individuals to access non-...

GrantWatch ID#: 190265

Awards to Wisconsin Women-Identifying Artists and Artist Collaboratives in Eligible Regions to...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Awards of $10,000 to Wisconsin women-identifying artists and artist collaboratives in eligible regions to recognize outstanding creativity. The award is intended to give recipients the ability to pursue intellectual, artistic, and professional activities. Applicants ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 191746

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits to Improve Health Outcomes

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects to improve health quality and equity. Grants are prioritized based on the program's ability to enhance access to quality care and health services for communities and indiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 195663

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and Community-Based Groups to Improve the Health of B...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based groups for initiatives to improve the health of BIPOC communities. Funding is intended to help build movements to support advocacy and racial and economic justice within the health sys...

GrantWatch ID#: 198220

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Improve the Status of Women

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 202306

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Women

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit women in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that address the focus areas of education, childcare, aging in place, and health, safety, and well-being. Eligible proposals are those that serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 204007

Grants to Colorado Health-Based Facilities, IHEs, and Tribal Entities for Workforce Expansion ...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to Colorado health education facilities, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal entities, dental clinics, and other health centers to promote diversity and workforce development. Applicants are required to register in the grant p...

GrantWatch ID#: 209625

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, Individuals, and CBOs to Promot...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145

Opportunity for a USA Artist or Artist Team to Create an Art Installation for a Library in Lou...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Opportunity for a USA artist or artist team to create an art installation for a library in Louisiana. The art piece must highlight the importance of the civil rights movement and social justice. Eligible uses of funds include research, materials, installation, and cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 220454

Grants to Colorado Organizations to Benefit Youth and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to Colorado organizations to benefit youth and promote social justice. Funding is intended for activities focused on groups of young people experiencing disparities, including those for whom English is a second language, immigrants and refugees, those who have b...

GrantWatch ID#: 220960

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities to Benefit Women and G...

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs that benefit women and girls in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support general operating and programmatic expenses. The grant progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172305

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of housing, mental and behavioral health, and early ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 180013

Fellowships to Minnesota For-Profit and Nonprofit Entrepreneurs and Leaders to Address Social ...

Deadline: 06/16/25 Conference Date: 06/13/25

Fellowships to Minnesota for-profit and nonprofit entrepreneurs and leaders in eligible regions to address challenges in society while developing their leadership and business skills. Fellows benefit from a cash stipend, educational opportunities, resources such as men...

GrantWatch ID#: 195076

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit children in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support children from birth through the age of 18. The goal of the program is ensure that children are born healthy, are ready for kindergarten,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203525

Grants of $2,500 and In-Kind Support for Michigan Entrepreneurs Business Development

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support for Michigan entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities for business development. The program aims to promote equity in small business ownership by supporting underrepresented communities, including but not limited to Black, In...

GrantWatch ID#: 207126

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Schools to Plan Recreational Areas and Promote Health Equity

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for recreational projects that promote health and social justice. Funding is intended to allow underserved children, youth, and families to co-design their own spaces for physical activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211645

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Address Health Disparities Among Underserved Populations

Deadline: 06/16/25

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 help...

GrantWatch ID#: 221155

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit, Agency, or IHE for Cancer Research

Deadline: 06/16/25

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization, academic institution, or government agency for cancer research. Applicants must complete the required registration and pre-qualification process before applying. Funding is intended to promote research projects related to ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 221393

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Address Substance Use Disorders

Deadline: 06/17/25

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribal entities for programs and projects that address substance abuse. Funding is intended for activities that respond to the critical gaps in care for children and families impacted by...

GrantWatch ID#: 221392

Grants to Florida Nonprofits and IHEs for Arts Activities to Promote Local Tourism

Deadline: 06/18/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations and IHE museums and departments for arts activities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in areas of arts, culture, and history. Priority will be giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 186476

Grants to California Arts Nonprofits to Create and Develop New Works of Art

Deadline: 06/18/25

Grants of $50,000 to California nonprofit arts organizations to create and develop new works of art. Funding is intended to allow emerging or established creators such as puppeteers, theater ensembles, playwrights, writers, and spoken word artists to develop new theate...

GrantWatch ID#: 214724

Grants to USA Native Artistic Performers to Support Productions

Deadline: 06/18/25

Grants of $30,000 to USA Native artists and Native-led arts organizations and collectives to support their productions. Mid-career artists may apply. Funding is intended for individuals who are actively involved in the creation of a live production. Examples of product...

GrantWatch ID#: 216348