162 California Social Justice Grants

162 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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Fellowships to USA Early-Career Reporters and Editors of Color to Support Their Careers in Jou...

Deadline: 12/14/25

Fellowships to USA early-career reporters and editors of color to support their careers in journalism. The program is available to participants with less than seven years of experience in their field. Participants will receive individualized mentorship and attend virtu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224374

Awards to USA Individuals for Encouraging Students from Underrepresented Communities to Pursue...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 155138

Grants to USA Agencies and Individuals for Research Projects Related to Civility

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA agencies and individuals for projects and activities related to the study of civility. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of research and discourse, educational practices, and educational opportunities. The purpose of this progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 199847

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

Deadline: 12/15/25 Conference Date: 01/14/26

Grants of up to $7,500 and in-kind support 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 202306

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Pursue Research in the Humanities

Deadline: 12/15/25

Fellowships of $70,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research projects in the humanities. The purpose of the program is for scholars to benefit from the funding source's library of resources to pursue their research. The fellowships will be conducted b...

GrantWatch ID#: 205390

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Participate in a Program to Advance Equity in Education

Deadline: 12/15/25

Opportunity for USA individuals to participate in a program to advance equity in education. The purpose of the program is to foster systemic change that addresses barriers to education for Black students and Black communities. Participants will receive grant funds, acc...

GrantWatch ID#: 218666

Award to a USA Individual to Recognize Work in Health Advocacy and Social Change

Deadline: 12/17/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA individual to honor dedication to the advancement of social change in the area of health. The purpose of this program is to recognize an individual whose work in the public or nonprofit sector has made a significant impact on the field of healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 191906

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

Deadline: 12/31/25

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 proposal.

GrantWatch ID#: 171991

Grants and In-Kind Resources to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Community Wil...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind resources to USA, Canada, Latin America, and Caribbean organizations for community and youth events related to the study of birds. This grant includes free training and materials in addition to funding. Activities should center Equity...

GrantWatch ID#: 177887

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

Deadline: 12/31/25

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 product...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Resources and Programs to Enhance Communities

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for resources and programs to enhance communities throughout the country. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of education, community engagement, and equity. The goal of the funding program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216215

Awards to California Individuals Working to Advance Social Justice and Racial Equity in Eligib...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Awards of $50,000 to California individuals working to advance social justice and racial equity in eligible regions. The purpose of the award is to recognize the efforts of local individuals who are working to achieve specific goals that benefit the region. Individuals...

GrantWatch ID#: 217653

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Focus areas include education, hunger, homelessness, natural disasters, quality of life, veterans, women's rights, social justice, human rights, healthcare advocacy, and L...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, and CBOs for Initiatives to Promote...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and CBOs for initiatives to promote education and sports for children in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve educational outcomes for children in grades K through 12. Eligible o...

GrantWatch ID#: 224525

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit to Continue Its Work in the Area of Materna...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to continue its work in the area of maternal and reproductive health. The purpose of funding is to advance impactful projects so that they can reach a larger audience around the world. Projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224921

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Real Esta...

Deadline: 01/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustainabilit...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Est...

Deadline: 01/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for environmental initiatives in the real estate industry. Funding is intended for academic faculty, students, real estate managers, tenants, and building owners. Preference will be given to proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline: 01/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA researchers for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended for individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners. Eligible proposals are aligned ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980

Grants to USA Native American Youth and Young Adults Partnering with Nonprofits for Projects t...

Deadline: 01/03/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA Native American youth and young adults partnering with nonprofit organizations, schools, or tribal organizations for projects that promote positive change in their communities. Funding is intended to recognize Native youth, ages 18-30, wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 166155

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Studies Relating Their Professio...

Deadline: 01/04/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals from a range of professional backgrounds to study the ethics of their profession in relation to the Holocaust. Eligible participants are involved in the following careers: business, law, design and technology, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 210854

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Startups That Address Social and Environmental Issues to Partic...

Deadline: 01/05/26

Opportunity for USA qualifying startups that address social and environmental issues to participate in a business development program. The program involves in-person and virtual workshops designed to help startups with the identification of early-stage milestones and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 225280

Fellowships to California Faculty at Colleges and Universities in Eligible Locations for Resea...

Deadline: 01/06/26

Fellowships to California faculty at colleges and universities in eligible locations for research addressing social, economic, and political issues in the region. The focus for funding is primarily research that has implications on public policy and action. Faculty at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217129

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

Deadline: 01/07/26

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 studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286

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

Deadline: 01/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Program priorities include public broadcasting, investigati...

GrantWatch ID#: 179466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 01/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 01/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen governance, promote social justice, and support democracy. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities that promote an inclusive and sustainable society and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Civic Involvement

Deadline: 01/07/26

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 people car...

GrantWatch ID#: 212653

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Exceptional Contributions to the Fiel...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the field of air quality and climate change. Selected award winners are honored for transformative achievements in advancing environmental policy goals and environmental just...

GrantWatch ID#: 211616

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Youth, Companies, and Institutions to Ho...

Deadline: 01/11/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals, youth, institutions, companies, and organizations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of sustainability. Awards are offered in both an adult and a youth category. The theme of the current award cycle...

GrantWatch ID#: 217793

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribal Agencies to Expand the Healthcare Workforce and Increase Acc...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Grants to USA and territories state government agencies and Tribal organizations and governments to promote workforce development in the healthcare sector. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to finalize. Funding is intended to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 199037

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

Deadline: 01/13/26

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 USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Strengthen the Quality of STEM Ed...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to strengthen the quality of STEM education for the general public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a broa...

GrantWatch ID#: 154919

Fellowships to California Journalists, Correspondents, and Freelancers for Stories Related to ...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Fellowships of up to $10,000 to California journalists, correspondents, and freelancers whose work is centered on California for stories related to health equity. Relevant topics may include racism, food insecurity, the justice system, housing insecurity, and an analys...

GrantWatch ID#: 219343

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student to Address Concerns Related to DEI i...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student to address concerns related to DEI in the field of behavior analysis. Eligible applicants are enrolled in a graduate program in a department of education, behavior science, psychology, or other a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225033

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/26

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, the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Grants and In-Kind Assistance to California Ranchers, Farmers, For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Na...

Deadline: 01/16/26

Grants and in-kind assistance to California ranchers, farmers, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and Native Americans to support beneficial land management practices. Applicants must submit a pre-screening prior to applying. In addition to a cash grant, applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216835

Grants to USA and Canada Pediatricians and Medical Residents to Improve the Health and Well-Be...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada pediatricians and medical residents for projects to improve children's health and access to healthcare. The purpose of the grant is to meet the health needs of children with a wide-ranging community a...

GrantWatch ID#: 129263

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Organizations and In...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in the agriculture, land sovereignty, and food justice sectors to support their work. Priority will be given to recent immigrants, BIPOC individuals, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225207

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

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to promote diversity in math and science programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to promote the participation of scientists from under...

GrantWatch ID#: 195081

Grants to USA Scientists and Physicians for Clinical Research Related to Epilepsy and Health E...

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants to USA scientists and physicians to conduct research studies related to epilepsy and health equity. The purpose of this program is to promote career development in the area of academic clinical research. Funding is intended to support studies that address issues...

GrantWatch ID#: 198501

Award to a USA Individual to Recognize Significant Contributions to Promoting Diversity in the...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual affiliated with an eligible institution to recognize significant contributions to promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce. Nomination criteria include promoting inclusion and belonging, improving health literacy, and upholdi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218380

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216702

Awards to USA Journalists to Recognize Excellence in Journalism

Deadline: 01/30/26

Awards of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism. Eligible categories of work include newspaper, book, broadcast, magazine, and opinion and analysis. Nominees should demonstrate strong storytelling skills, reportorial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177619

Grants to France and USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Arts Programming

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to France and USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative musical programming. Funding is intended for joint projects resulting in the creation of new works. Grants can support commissions by American ensembles to French composers or composers...

GrantWatch ID#: 225233

Grants to USA and France Nonprofits for Educational and Artistic Collaborations

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to France and USA nonprofit organizations for educational and artistic exchange programs. Funding is intended for a range of collaborative cultural projects, including master classes, workshops, and teaching residencies in United States academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225234

Grants to USA, Mexico, and Haiti Nonprofits for General Operating Support and Social Justice A...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA and territories, Mexico, and Haiti nonprofit organizations for general operating support and activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for organizations working on social, environmental, and economic justice projects that meet criti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176939

Grants to California Nonprofits to Improve the Health and Wellness of Local Residents

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and school-based health programs to improve the health of local residents in the funding source's service area. Funding will be awarded to programs and projects in the areas of health equity and wellness. Requests for genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 177212

Grants to California Nonprofits and Childcare Providers for Activities to Benefit Children and...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and childcare providers for activities to benefit children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is available to support early childhood education and mental and physical health, to develop youth independence, to promote eq...

GrantWatch ID#: 214672

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Working to Undo Racism and Promote Social Justice and Pe...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects working to undo racism and promote social justice and peacemaking. Funding is intended for specific new projects in BIPOC-led organizations, with a preference for smaller organizations who may have dif...

GrantWatch ID#: 218143

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities i...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in multiple states to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 177319