Social Justice Grants Provide Opportunity to Promote Equality

People often talk about the need for equality and social justice but what does that really entail? There are many elements at work within any society including transportation, food, education, and healthcare. Social Justice is the view that everyone deserves the same opportunity to these resources, ensuring equal economic, political, and social rights. Social justice grants help provide funding to make this equality more possible by getting money into the hands of organizations, businesses, and individuals with the power to make real change.

GrantWatch has a category specifically for social justice grants with more than 500 grants currently accepting applications. Today, GrantWatch is sharing 10 of the top grants available in this category. Using GrantWatch, you can also find a list of  200 foundations that have funded social justice projects in the past.

Social Justice Funding Opportunities

1. There are grants of up to $10,000 open to nonprofits to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities.
2. Funding of up to $50,000 is also available to nonprofits, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice.
3. Grants of up to $25,000 are open to nonprofits for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. 
4. Awards are available to an individual or organization for social activism. Nominations are accepted annually on behalf of those whose work has made a significant and positive impact to further or defend human rights. 
5. In addition, grants are available to nonprofits to increase equity in the arts. Funding is for projects that address challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in performing arts, with an emphasis on classical music. 
6. Grants are also available to nonprofits for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. 
7. Additionally, there are grants for nonprofit organizations for projects that address criminal justice and social justice. 
8. BIPOC-led nonprofit social justice organizations can apply for grants for activities that further social and economic justice. 
9. Additionally, grants are available to nonprofits to address urgent social justice needs. Funding is to support time-sensitive collective action to unexpected issues.
10. Lastly, grants are open to nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote social justice and societal change. 

GrantNews Notes

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