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181 Social Justice Grants for California

Grants for social justice, racial equality, economic justice human rights and social change for individuals, nonprofits, businesses, communities of color and other populations, cultures and religions that have been affected by 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 USA Scholars to Conduct Research Studies on Factors that Impact Diverse Immigrant Po...

Deadline 11/06/24 LOI Date: 07/24/24

Grants to USA scholars for original research investigating the various factors that affect diverse immigrant populations and their descendants. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support studies on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183562

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline 12/01/24 LOI Date: 08/01/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal.

GrantWatch ID#: 176854
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives

Deadline 12/16/24 LOI Date: 10/03/24

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to eliminate all forms of prejudice and discriminatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 174660

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Transportation Infrastructure Capital and Planning Proje...

Deadline 01/13/25

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and tribal agencies for transportation infrastructure capital and planning projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that have a si...

GrantWatch ID#: 195572

Grants to USA IHEs to Promote Diversity in the Fields of Mathematics and Science

Deadline 01/23/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to promote diversity in math and science programs. The purpose of this program is to promote the participation of scientists from underrepresented communities in mathematics and physical sciences. Funding is intended to as...

GrantWatch ID#: 195081
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International PhD Student for Research Addressing Violence

Deadline 02/01/25

Grant of $25,000 to a USA, Canada, or International PhD student in the final year of study for research addressing violence. Funding is intended for studies related to violence within a broad range of areas including domestic, wars, terrorism, racial, political, and cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205270
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Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline 04/30/25

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increasing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122
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In-Kind Donations to USA Schools and IHEs in Multiple States to Advance Digital Equity for Stu...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations of technology and internet service to USA schools, colleges, and universities in multiple states to advance digital equity for students. Eligible applicants are located in the funding source's service area in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Ari...

GrantWatch ID#: 126950

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Benefit Families, Chi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include equitable commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Economic Development Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations for economic development programs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. EDA provides investments that support a wide range of nonconstruct...

GrantWatch ID#: 146555
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Disparities in HIV Care

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs and services for individuals living with HIV. Grant funds may be requested for projects, events, and general operations. Funding is intended to reduce disparities and support prevention infrastructure i...

GrantWatch ID#: 156321
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve Criminal Justice and Social Justice

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that address criminal justice and social justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote economic well-being, racial equity, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159719

Grants and In-Kind Donations to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants, in-kind donations, and sponsorships to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs, events, and activities that benefit the community. Priority will be given to grants in the areas of education, arts and culture, diversity, environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 160451

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit and Environmental Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs to benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include the environment, environmental education, workforce, skills development, and causes important to the local community. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156969
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit and For-Profit Entrepreneurial Enterprises ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 161348

Grants to California Nonprofits to Assist Older Women and Gender Expansive Individuals to Re-E...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for promising, model, or start-up programs to assist older women ages 40 or older and gender-expansive people to re-enter the workforce and overcome societal barriers, including ageism and gender discri...

GrantWatch ID#: 161420
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Build a More Sustainable, Just, and Humane World

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build a more sustainable, just, and humane world. Focus areas include measuring human progress and promoting independent media. Eligible applicants are those with a national focus, a strong history of success, and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 162166

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Research Addressing Equit...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and public agencies for research programs that address equitable healthcare policies and practices. A letter of inquiry is required before being invited to submit a full grant proposal. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 162242

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic, Environmental, and Social Justice Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and initiatives that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. Grants may be used for projects, general support, and collaborative efforts, as well as to build capacity for organizations working in...

GrantWatch ID#: 162470

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Diversity, Environment, ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind product donations to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in states where the funding source does business for programs focusing on diversity and inclusion, youth safety, community development, and environment and land access. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 163434

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Creative Community Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for creative and innovative projects. Priority is given to projects that involve the focus areas of leadership, media activism, and ideas that increase representation and inclusion in class, race, age, ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 163642
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Media Projects th...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects that promote social justice and equality. The purpose of this program is to address inequality through video, film, and other media, with a particular focus on documentary practices. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 163699

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Advance Social and Economic Justice

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice programs and activities. Funding is intended to advance social and economic justice while supporting the foundation's legacy of socially conscious musical plays and songs. Activities must fulfill ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164072

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Positively Impact Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities. Focus areas include education and workforce development, financial literacy, small businesses, environment, clean energy, and disaster relief. Applicants in priority loca...

GrantWatch ID#: 165292

Grants to California Organizations to Improve Healthcare Delivery for Low-Income Populations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California organizations to improve healthcare delivery. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve systems of care for state residents, with an emphasis on low-income populations. To make me...

GrantWatch ID#: 166552

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Mental and Emotional Health in Eligi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote mental and emotional health and well-being for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for the development and creation of continuous and equitable opportunities to access h...

GrantWatch ID#: 166658
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Grants and In-Kind Assistance to USA and International Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Disa...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA and International grassroots nonprofit organizations to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of children and youth living i...

GrantWatch ID#: 167614

Grants to California Nonprofits to Advance Health Equity in Eligible Areas

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations for projects and events that promote health equity in eligible areas. Eligible requests may include but are not limited to health fairs, annual fundraisers, and community health projects. New applicants are e...

GrantWatch ID#: 173739
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Residents

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and faith-based organizations to improve the health and well-being of local residents. Funding is intended to support organizational expenses as well as services and projects focused on equal ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 176224
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice, Racial Equity, and Environmental Justice

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 per year to USA and territories nonprofit grassroots organizations working to promote social justice, racial equity, and environmental justice. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Priority will be given to organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 179477
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, Institutions, and Individuals...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, institutions, individuals, or collaborations between various entities to develop social impact projects. Finalists are given funding, publicity, and help with other resources in order to get ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180556

In-Kind Grants of Seeds to USA and Mexico Organizations in Eligible Regions for Gardening Pr...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations of seeds to USA and Mexico organizations in eligible regions for gardening projects. Preference is given to organizations and projects that support food access and resilience for underrepresented populations. Eligible applicants are focused on educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 180621

Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits for Charitable Community Events

Deadline Ongoing

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations for events that align with the funding source's charitable giving priorities. Consideration will be given to events that fall into the following categories: public affairs, arts and culture, early childhood education, diversi...

GrantWatch ID#: 182271

Grants to California Nonprofits to Advocate for and Protect Women's Reproductive Rights

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations that advocate for the protection of women's reproductive rights. The Foundation looks to support organizations that address the marginalization of women and girls of color, and the unique threats to rep...

GrantWatch ID#: 182557

Grants to California Nonprofits for Legal Services and Advocacy for Immigrant Women Residing i...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs that address a wide range of issues facing immigrant women in eligible regions. The funding source supports initiatives and projects that provide legal assistance and protection for immigrant women in the follow...

GrantWatch ID#: 182558

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for STEM Programs for Underserved Girls in...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for summer STEM programs for underserved girls in middle school. Programs should focus on low-income students. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide free programming in STEM fields t...

GrantWatch ID#: 182559

Grants to California Institutions of Higher Education in Eligible Regions for Women's Studies ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California institutions of higher education in eligible communities to support existing or create new programs for women's, gender, or feminist studies. Funding is intended to ensure that women of all economic backgrounds have access to the tools to advocate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182560

Grants to California Nonprofits to Increase Women’s Representation in Publicly Elected Offic...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs and initiatives to increase women’s representation in publicly elected offices. Preference is given to applicant organizations where women are the primary decision-makers. Programs shou...

GrantWatch ID#: 182561
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Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Increase Access to Employment and Educa...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to improve the economic self-sufficiency of women and their families in eligible regions. Programs for women of color are given special consideration. Eligible organizations are located within and primarily serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 182564

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Sovereign Tribes Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Promote Pos...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and sovereign tribes nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for programs that promote postsecondary success for underserved students. Funding is intended to improve the quality of and access to higher education in order to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 183148
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Grants to USA BIPOC-Led Organizations for Activities that Advance Social Justice

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA BIPOC-led nonprofit social justice organizations for activities that further social and economic justice. Funding is intended to support strategies that combat discrimination and oppression in order to create just communities and societies. Priority will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184164

Grants to USA Grassroots Organizations to Promote Social and Reproductive Justice

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories grassroots organizations to address urgent and immediate needs and promote programs related to social and reproductive justice. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support o...

GrantWatch ID#: 184165
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations for Programs that Benefit Loca...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 185110
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is primarily intended to support activities in the areas of financial health, small business development, sustainability, and afford...

GrantWatch ID#: 188375
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Innovative Projects that Promote Health Equity

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for activities that advance health equity. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in the areas of food, social interaction, evidence, and work. The program supports impactful approaches and unique ideas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189005
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Promote I...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for activities that promote privacy, security, freedom, and accessibility in technology. Funding is intended to support projects and individuals working on accessible and ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 190638

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Societal Issues and Promote Pro...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to address societal issues and to promote prosperity and freedom. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address issues creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 190706

Grants to California Black Businesses for Business Development

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to California Black-owned businesses in eligible locations to assist in business development and to promote success. In addition to the cash grant, technical assistance will be awarded to successful applicants. Grants must benefit businesses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191314

Grants to USA Journalists to Report on Climate Change

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA journalists to report on climate change. Priority is given to journalists and newsrooms who represent a range of diverse backgrounds. Focus areas of reporting for journalists include coastal stories, based on recent climate research, for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 192085

Grants to California Nonprofit Hospitals and Health Nonprofits to Promote Health and Enhance...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit hospitals and health-focused nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance the health and quality of life for adult...

GrantWatch ID#: 193206
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