678 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 British Columbia Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Indigenous Organizations to Address Fo...

Deadline: 05/20/25

Grants to British Columbia First Nation communities, Indigenous organizations, for-profit businesses, and entrepreneurs to address food insecurity. Funding is intended to create, expand, or strengthen Indigenous food systems and to improve the sustainability and growth...

GrantWatch ID#: 210306

Grants to British Columbia Indigenous-Led Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 05/21/25

Grants to British Columbia First Nations and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations to promote social justice. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for Indigenous-led ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210606

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 05/21/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote social justice and improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Organizations can apply for project funding, capital support, capacity building, or operating support. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220526

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve the Health and ...

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the health and wellness of local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proposals benefitting underserved, vulnerab...

GrantWatch ID#: 177858

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits to Foster Economic Advancement for Underserved and Under-Resour...

Deadline: 05/22/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to foster economic advancement for under-resourced, underserved, and low-income communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include workforce development, housing, entrepreneurship and small business, and asset building. Gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 201440

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Programs and Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to workforce development, education, the environment, the arts, social justice, and more. All ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178072

Scholarships and Mentorships to South Carolina and Ontario Black Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD...

Deadline: 05/23/25

Scholarships of $5,000 and in-kind support to South Carolina and Ontario Black Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students to promote career advancement in the digital marketing field. In addition to the scholarship, participants will receive individualized mentorship and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 213923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Black-Led Organizations for General Operating Support

Deadline: 05/24/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International Black-led organizations for general operating support. Eligible organizations are those that are working to improve the lives of and achieve equity for Black women. In addition to monetary support, successful...

GrantWatch ID#: 203629

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Tribes for Programs to Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, schools, and tribes for programs and services to enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote family stabilization and supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 138205

Grants to New York Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 05/26/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to New York nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding may be used for capacity-building projects, small capital purchases, and programmatic expenses. Focus areas for this year include housing, equity, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 175352

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Public Agencies to Strengthen Communities

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and public agencies to strengthen community connections throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs that build communities and promote grassroots efforts to enhance neighborhoods and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191360

Grants to USA Journalists for Projects Related to Environmental Justice

Deadline: 05/27/25

Grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind services to USA newsroom and freelance journalists to support work related to environmental racism and environmental justice. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to the effects of climate change and the disproportionate harm...

GrantWatch ID#: 213684

Grants to USA Healthcare Institutions and Tribal Clinics to Increase Access to Cancer Treatmen...

Deadline: 05/28/25

Grants to USA healthcare institutions and Tribal clinics for projects to increase access to cancer care and treatment for Native populations. Funding is intended for activities that identify and address barriers to care for the target groups. Grant recipients will rece...

GrantWatch ID#: 219975

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Health Equity Research

Deadline: 05/28/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for health equity research. Funding is intended to support projects that have lost federal funding due to recent changes. Eligible expenses include salary support, capacity building, community partnerships, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 220641

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities and Schools to Benefit Local Children, Youth, and Fami...

Deadline: 05/29/25

Grants to Manitoba registered charities and schools to benefit families and children in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote healthy development, increase life skills, and provide local youth and children with opportunities to grow, learn, and give back to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171277

Grants to Canada Music Artists, Record Labels, and Managers for Artist Promotion and Touring I...

Deadline: 05/29/25

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 175217

Grants to USA Physician Assistants for Projects to Promote Health Care in Underserved Communit...

Deadline: 05/29/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, care, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213711

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to Alabama nonprofit community-based organizations and local and state government agencies for programs that prevent young people from entering the juvenile justice system. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal and all applicants must complete ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143843

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities, Nonprofits, and Cooperatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Ontario registered charities, incorporated nonprofit organizations, and cooperatives for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended to support proposals where a small amount of money will have a substantial impact. While membership in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161590

Grants to Massachusetts and New York Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Support Social Action and...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts and New York nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to promote social action and address the needs of the local community. Funding is intended to share Jewish values and respond to critical community needs. Priority will b...

GrantWatch ID#: 174406

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits for Programs to Improve Health and Health Equity for Local Res...

Deadline: 05/30/25 Conference Date: 05/22/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs to improve health and health equity for local residents. Funding is intended to support projects that address the following priority areas: workforce development, culturally appropriate services...

GrantWatch ID#: 181345

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Address Health Needs

Deadline: 05/30/25 Conference Date: 05/22/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations to promote health and wellness among residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to improve health equity and address the needs of individuals who are medically underserved, underinsured, or uninsure...

GrantWatch ID#: 181346

Grants to British Columbia Sports Organizations to Promote the Professional Development of Wom...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to British Columbia sports organizations to address gender disparities in sports. Funding is intended to promote balanced and equitable leadership for female coaches, officials, and organizational staff. Grants may be used for professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 186095

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators for Research to Improve the Health of Pregnant Women,...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 186155

Grants to Michigan Libraries to Increase Access to Information Resources in Local Communities

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan eligible libraries to increase access to information resources in local communities. Applicants are required to attend or view an application webinar prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote literacy in a broad range of topi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187846

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Equity and Quality in Emergency and Pr...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public entities to improve emergency and prehospital care. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote equity in emergency care and to improve health outcomes for all st...

GrantWatch ID#: 198007

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

Deadline: 05/30/25

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 Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligibl...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and faith-based entities to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote significant social change, advance equity, encourage sustainability, and identify unmet ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 217688

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington Organizations, Governments, and IHEs for Environme...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington community organizations, local and tribal governments, and IHEs for environmental projects. Funding is intended for organizations that recognize the inequity of environmental impacts in local communities....

GrantWatch ID#: 217810

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and Tribes to Enhance Social Connectio...

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, CBOs, public and governmental agencies, for-profits, and tribes in eligible locations for activities that enhance social connections for military veterans, service members, and their families. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 219317

Grant to an Arizona Artist in Eligible Locations to Produce Works of Art

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grant of $2,500 to an Arizona individual artist or graphic designer to produce works of art in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist an artist dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The selected artist will create visually engaging and culturally se...

GrantWatch ID#: 220610

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Hispanic Community

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for Hispanic residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and promote educational, social, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged Hispanic re...

GrantWatch ID#: 129151

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Communities for Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and communities for sports and recreation programs for youth. Funding is intended to allow greater participation in sports activities and development opportunities for Indigenous youth. The majority of spor...

GrantWatch ID#: 153554

Grants to Israel and Germany Organizations for Cooperative Projects

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Israel and Germany organizations for cooperative projects that create a positive societal benefit for both countries. Participants will work together on projects in areas of mutual benefit related to sustainable development. Projects must involve Israeli and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172826

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development, leg...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital, operating, and program expenses. Focus areas include education, culture, health, youth, community development, and basic...

GrantWatch ID#: 180456

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Schools, Groups, and Teachers for K-12 Diversity Education in El...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and teachers for diversity-related educational programs designed for K-12 students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that address the different aspects of dive...

GrantWatch ID#: 180713

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Humanities Projects that Publicize the Storie...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations and public agencies for humanities projects involving marginalized communities and groups. Funding is intended for projects and activities that feature and share the little-known stories of a person or group ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181663

Grants to Minnesota Local and Tribal Governments to Rehabilitate Commercial Sites

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Minnesota local and tribal units of government to improve industrial premises and commercial buildings in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to upgrade and transform sites into usable commercial locations that contribute to the economy and...

GrantWatch ID#: 184229

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Promote Economic Developm...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for projects that promote economic development within the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for educational activities, research studies, and development-focused init...

GrantWatch ID#: 191232

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Professional Training Opportunit...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and governmental entities to provide professional training opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations with industry sectors to support job creation or retentio...

GrantWatch ID#: 191234

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Racial Equity Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for racial equity projects in eligible regions. The Fund focuses on the issues of education, employment, and community safety. Organizations that address the community impact of systemic, historic racism are welcome to apply....

GrantWatch ID#: 191835

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Math Program for Promoting Mathematics Degrees and Ca...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International program for promoting the participation of underrepresented groups in mathematics. The purpose of this award is to recognize programs that encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to pursue mathematics d...

GrantWatch ID#: 196725

Grants to Minnesota Businesses for Mineral Exploration Projects

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Minnesota businesses for exploratory mineral drilling and analysis projects in eligible regions. Funding priority is intended for projects that serve BIPOC communities, individuals with disabilities, economically distressed regions, veteran-owned vendors, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197258

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Land Restoration Projects

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, and tribal government entities for land restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that repurpose or reclaim former mining-impacted lands not otherwise provided by state law...

GrantWatch ID#: 197260

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Projects to Address Equitable Health Care for Marginal...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for projects to address equitable health care for marginalized populations. Funding is intended for projects involving two or more partner organizations that will collaborate in the development of new operational models ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204090

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects that Enhance the Local Communi...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for activities that enhance the local community. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support large-scale transformative projects that foster economic development, streng...

GrantWatch ID#: 204877

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Increase Access to the Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants of $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations to increase access to the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to expand the availability of arts and cultural programs for residents and visitors. Eligible programs are open to the general public free o...

GrantWatch ID#: 205897

Grants to Michigan Organizations to Promote Social Justice in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Michigan organizations for programs that promote social justice and benefit minority populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of youth leadership, inclusiveness, and transformative activism. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 209290

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for innovative projects that benefit residents and promote social justice. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits that integrate topics and programs related to inclusivity, diversity, equity, and acceptan...

GrantWatch ID#: 210668