163 New York Social Justice Grants

163 Social Justice Grants for New York

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 Early-Career Investigators for Research to Improve the Health of Pregnant Women,...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to USA early-career investigators affiliated with institutions for research to improve the health of pregnant women, mothers, and newborns. Priority will be given to proposals addressing health equity and preterm birth. All proposals must have a direct link...

GrantWatch ID#: 186155
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Grants to Massachusetts and New York Nonprofits to Support Social Action and Meet Local Needs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Massachusetts and New York nonprofit organizations to promote social action and address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to share Jewish values and respond to critical community n...

GrantWatch ID#: 174406
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Math Program for Promoting Mathematics Degrees and Ca...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International program for promoting the participation of underrepresented groups in mathematics. The purpose of this award is to recognize programs that encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to pursue mathemat...

GrantWatch ID#: 196725
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Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Operating Support

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York City nonprofit community and neighborhood-based groups in eligible locations for general operating support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that promote racial justice and provide critical resources to BIPOC and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 222624
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Grants to New York Nonprofits for Historical Documentation of Underrepresented Groups

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, archives, historical societies, libraries, IHEs, and religious institutions to hold, collect, and make available historical and cultural resources addressing traditionally unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 168960
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Grants to USA Organizations Addressing Environmental Issues for Capacity Building and Training

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA organizations to address issues related to environmental health and related public health risks. Funding is intended to help build the capacity and leadership of grassroots groups. Grant funds may also be requested to provide educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 190689
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Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121
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Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Psychologists for Research Related to Di...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $21,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career psychologists for psychology research projects related to discrimination and prejudice based on sexual orientation. Priority is given to research projects that address stigmas that are interse...

GrantWatch ID#: 224470

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Psychologist for Research Related t...

Deadline: 06/12/26

Fellowship with a stipend of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue dissertation research projects related to discrimination and prejudice based on sexual orientation. Priority is given to research projects that address stigmas that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224471

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Digital Finance Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals for digital financial inclusion projects. Funding is intended to support work that addresses barriers to accessing and using digital financial systems, including high transaction costs, limited documentatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 210586

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits, Individuals, and CBOs to Promot...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to New York, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, entrepreneurs, and community-based groups to promote social justice and address racial inequities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support BIPOC-owned, -centered,...

GrantWatch ID#: 215145

Grants to USA and Canada Principal Investigators to Promote Equality in Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada principal investigators at clinics to promote equality in Parkinson's research for underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to designate research participant coordinators to assist patient and caregiver participation in studies, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228693

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Research Related to Child Psycho...

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for research related to child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early-career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

Grants to New York Nonprofits and For-Profits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support a wide range of charitable activities, including those in the focus areas of community, human services, health, education, athle...

GrantWatch ID#: 183839

Opportunity for USA Early-Career Physicians, and Residents to Join in a Program in Health Care

Deadline: 06/22/26

Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203039

Grants to New York Entities with Health Workforce Experience for Research on Physicians

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to New York entities with health workforce experience to conduct research on physicians throughout the state and improve access to care. Funding is intended to identify areas with a shortage of doctors, analyze health workforce data, manage regional designa...

GrantWatch ID#: 221223

Award to a USA Individual or Organization Recognizing Efforts to Protect First Amendment Rights

Deadline: 06/29/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084

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 New York CBOs, IHEs, Agencies, and Businesses in the Climate Tech Sector to Employ F...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New York CBOs, IHEs, agencies, and start-ups and businesses in the climate tech sector to employ fellows. Funding is intended to provide work experience, training, and mentoring to fellows from disadvantaged communities. Fellowships should advance climat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214243

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

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 New York Tribal and Nonprofit CBOs to Address Environmental Harms and Risks

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to New York tribal and nonprofit community-based organizations for projects that address public health and environmental concerns in communities. All applicants must register and some must prequalify prior to applying. In addition to addressing exposure to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132131

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

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

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

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 New York Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that focus on equal opportunity for all residents. Preference will be given to low-income and historically disenfr...

GrantWatch ID#: 179492

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve lives by promoting educational opportunities, access to health care, and a more tolerant civil society. The Foundation supports programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 196710

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 New York Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to address food insecurity and promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended to ensure that all residents have adequate nutritional security to support their health, growth, and well-being. Eligible ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 212652

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

Deadline: 07/14/26 Conference Date: 06/22/26

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

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Disparities in Oral Health

Deadline: 07/22/26 LOI Date: 06/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational or research institutions for activities to advance oral health equity. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 160048

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 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

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

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 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