188 California Social Justice Grants

188 Social Justice Grants for California

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 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 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 California Nonprofits and Groups for Activities to Advance Racial Justice

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations and groups in eligible locations for activities that advance racial justice. Funding is intended to support nonprofits with a history of working with BIPOC communities. Requests will be accepted from qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 189473

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 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 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

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
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Artists for Arts Programming to Benefit the Community in E...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nonprofit organizations, artists, and artist collectives for arts programming to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist artists and organizations that support underrepresented populations, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 186445
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431
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Grants to California and Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Increase Environmental Adaptability

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to increase environmental resilience in eligible communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. The funder is particularly interested in solutions for recycling an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220357
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Initiatives to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of community enrichment, health, and basic services. The goal of the program is to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 222885
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Health Equity Programs

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for activities to further health equity among disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs in the areas of nutrition, STEM education, oncology, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196187
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and For-Profits for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit society. Eligible topics of interest include health, education, climate action, technology, and social equity. Particular emphasis should be placed on environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 229714
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Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and territories Native-led nonprofit organizations for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations working to affect social change that will improve Native communities in a range of focus areas, including leadership develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203702
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Climate Change Campaigns

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to prepare and present campaigns addressing climate change. Funding is intended for directors, producers, and creatives to publicize climate concerns that predominantly affect underrepresented communities. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 207093
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Opportunity for Artists and Scholars to Participate in a Creative Project Residency

Deadline: 07/06/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, including artists, scholars, researchers, and scientists, to participate in a residency program and engage in creative projects. Residents are provided with 24-hour access to studios and other facilities. The PMRCAA program provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 214896

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Broadcasting, Journalism, and Media Projects

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that address critical societal issues. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental challenges. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigative journ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and advance full participation by all races, genders, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Civic Involvement

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues peopl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212653

Grants to USA Native Artistic Performers to Support Productions

Deadline: 07/08/26

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 pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216348

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Reduce Health Disparities Related to Lupus

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, school districts, and tribes to promote health equity related to lupus. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 183029

Awards to International Organizations, Businesses, and Individuals for Advancing Inclusivity

Deadline: 07/10/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations, government agencies, businesses, and individuals to recognize achievements in advancing inclusivity. The purpose of the program is to recognize those who have made significant contributions to a mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 203311

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects that Promote Social Equity and Racial Justice

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects that promote social equity and racial justice. The purpose of funding is to increase access to opportunities and promote more equitable outcomes for minorities. Funding priorities include projects related to education, entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 207577

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Pro...

Deadline: 07/12/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to participate in a contest to provide potable water and safe sanitation facilities in locations lacking these necessities. Projects may also address ocean health...

GrantWatch ID#: 222250

Grants to California and Oregon Nonprofits and Tribes for Environmental Revitalization and Res...

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to California and Oregon nonprofit organizations, tribes, and community organizations for environmental revitalization and restoration activities in eligible regions. The purpose of the funding opportunity is to foster community-initiated restorative justic...

GrantWatch ID#: 222395

Grants to USA Native-Led Nonprofits and Tribes for Youth-Centered Community Wellbeing

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments and entities for youth-centered community wellbeing initiatives. Funding is intended to support culturally grounded programs and projects that promote healing, intergenerational relationships, cultural prac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221677

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Indigenous Health Equity

Deadline: 07/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofits, government agencies, tribes, school districts, and IHEs to promote health equity in Indigenous communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197271

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Documentary Filmmakers to Complete Projects

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International documentary filmmakers to complete projects. Funding is intended exclusively for the post-production phase. Eligible film topics include the environment, culture, social justice, activism, and adventure. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222418

Awards for USA, Canada, and International Businesses With a Positive Impact

Deadline: 07/19/26

Competition for USA, Canada, and International small and medium-sized businesses that have developed business models, services, and products that make a positive environmental or social impact. In addition to the $20,000 cash prize, winning businesses will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 222193

Grants to USA Entities for Preservation Projects Related to Equal Rights

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities for the preservation of historic sites related to achieving equal rights. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 193392

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

Deadline: 07/21/26

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 t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214724

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits for Child and Youth Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to address the mental health needs of children and young adults. The purpose of this program is to increase access to care, promote mental health equity, reduce stigma, enable early identificat...

GrantWatch ID#: 195487

Fellowships to USA Individuals for Professional Development in the Field of Video Production

Deadline: 07/24/26

Fellowships to USA qualifying individuals for professional development in the field of video production. The program is designed for individuals who have experience with video editing. Fellows will participate in a paid 14-week fellowship and will benefit from men...

GrantWatch ID#: 213148

Grants to USA IHE's to Honor Eligible College Students and Graduates

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA colleges and universities to honor and recognize eligible college graduates. Funding is intended for celebrations, campaigns, and initiatives recognizing first-generation college students and graduates. Funds may be used to invite spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 230094

Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Forensic Healthcare

Deadline: 07/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, businesses, agencies, tribes, IHEs, and CBOs for projects that improve access to medical forensic examinations for women and girl survivors of sexual assault. Funding supports data collection, reporting, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 230552

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs to Promote Wellness

Deadline: 07/31/26 LOI Date: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote mental, physical, and social wellness. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for a range of activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 202981

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Equity in Maternal Healthcare

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance equity in healthcare and improve maternal and child health. Funding is intended to support initiatives that reduce maternal morbidity and mortality and reduce the rates of both preterm births and cesare...

GrantWatch ID#: 204624

Grants to USA Youth Sports Organizations to Foster Diversity and Accessibility in Lacrosse

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA youth-serving sports organizations to foster diversity and accessibility in the sport of lacrosse. Funding is intended for projects to enable individuals with disabilities to participate as well as for projects that promote accessibility and inclusiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 213489

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Teams for Outstanding...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, and teams to recognize outstanding work in the field of psychoanalysis. Contributions to the field may be made by nominees and applicants in a broad range of fields, including teachers, artists, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220082

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Increase State Park Accessibility

Deadline: 07/31/26 Conference Date: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to increase accessibility to state parks. Applicants are required to consult state park staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to make parks more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222035

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Undergraduate Psychology Students from Underrep...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Scholarships of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students from underrepresented communities of color to pursue degrees in psychology. The purpose of the scholarship program is to support students seeking a psychology degree in clinical psycho...

GrantWatch ID#: 224480

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Individuals for Economic, Environmental, and Gender Justice

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and organizations for economic justice, environmental justice, and gender justice projects. Funding supports innovative advocacy, research, implementation efforts, and other initiatives that promote meaningful social chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 230237

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers'...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507