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The 2026 Carceral Systems Organizing Grant seeks to support organizations working to eradicate carceral systems, create alternative justice solutions, or pursue system reform by addressing systemic criminalization that disproportionately targets Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and low-income/poor communities across our five-state region.
We define carceral systems organizing broadly to include all systems that criminalize people’s lives based on race, poverty, gender, immigration status and/or disability. Examples include but are not limited to:
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leadership and civic engagement for youth of color and 2S/LGBTQIA+ youth ages 12 to 26 living in communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs. California Department of Health Care Services is seeking applications that:
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About
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) is an Advisory Commission to the Texas Historical Commission (THC).
The THGAAC is composed of nine citizen members appointed by the governor to six-year terms. Commissioners and staff members connect with thousands of Texans each year by promoting public education and awareness of the Holocaust, other genocides, and antisemitism in Texas.
Our Mission
The mission of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission is to combat and confront hatred, prejudice, and indifference by educating all Texans about the Holocaust and other genocides in an effort to dismantle antisemitism and prevent future atrocities.
THGAAC Education Grant
The Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission (THGAAC) offers to fund a variety of programs through its THGAAC Education Grant program. These grant funds may be used for:
This grant is open to all permanent, non-profit institutions that are headquartered in the State of Texas.
Amounts up to $50,000.00 may be granted per project.
US $50,000
About the KBF
Guided by a clear purpose and a deep sense of responsibility, the Kentucky Bar Foundation is committed to fueling access to justice and expanding legal knowledge throughout the Commonwealth. We envision a Kentucky where justice is within reach for all and we bring that vision to life through values rooted in integrity, compassion, service, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous growth.
Signature Justice Grant
We award a $50,000 grant to support bold, innovative projects that create lasting improvements in access to justice and legal education across Kentucky.
About the Signature Justice Grant
The Signature Justice Grant is a new opportunity from the Kentucky Bar Foundation to invest in bold ideas that have the potential to make a meaningful and lasting difference.
Unlike KBF's regular annual grants, which support a broad range of important programs and services throughout Kentucky, the Signature Justice Grant is intended for a single transformative project.
KBF is looking for projects that are new, innovative, or represent a substantial expansion of an existing initiative. The project should address a significant need and have the potential to improve access to justice or expand legal knowledge in ways that can continue beyond the grant period.
The Signature Justice Grant is an additional grant opportunity and will not replace or reduce KBF's regular annual grantmaking.
KBF is looking for projects that think differently about how access to justice or legal education can be improved. An innovative or transformative project may introduce a new approach, technology, partnership, service model, or resource; significantly expand the reach or impact of an existing program; or address a longstanding need in a new and potentially more effective way.
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Sign up to see the full listSocial justice grants provide funding to support initiatives promoting equity, advocacy, and systemic change. The following grants help nonprofits address issues such as racial justice, economic disparity, and equal rights, empowering communities to build a fairer society.
Explore 115 funding opportunities for social justice programs, with $2M in resources. Instrumentl helps nonprofits secure funding by offering grant-matching tools, deadline notifications, and funder research to drive advocacy and equity efforts.
How common are grants in this category?
Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Social Justice grants?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Social Justice Grants?
Grants are most commonly $10,000.
Nonprofits eligible for social justice grants focus on strengthening human rights. This includes promoting equity, advocacy, and systemic change within each community. Social justice grants target economic justice, criminal justice reform, and community advocacy programs. Nonprofit organizations dedicated to grassroots development, policy movement, or service delivery to marginalized members closely align well with eligibility requirements.
Grants in social justice typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 31.8% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q2.
Social justice grants specifically target organizations dedicated to addressing systemic problems. Programs should focus on issues like racial justice, economic disparity, equal rights, and building fairer societies. Donors support nonprofits that empower communities through advocacy, education, and grassroots efforts while using policy to influence lasting social transformations.
Funding for social justice grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $500,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $10,000, while the average grant awarded is $26,840. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
The Impact Fund offers funding for organizations that confront economic, environmental, racial, and social injustices. Other opportunities for social justice organizations come from private foundations, like the Ford Foundation and Open Society Foundations. Government agencies, like the U.S. Department of Justice and philanthropic organizations which prioritize civil rights and equity work are also major funders.
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