137 New Jersey Social Justice Grants

137 Social Justice Grants for New Jersey

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 Pennsylvania and New Jersey Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Pennsylvania and New Jersey nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for arts activities designed to address historic inequities of access to arts and culture experiences. The majority of fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 129625
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs to Benefit Their Beauty-Related Businesses

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs in eligible industries to benefit their businesses. Funding is intended to support small businesses in the beauty industry that serve people from all backgrounds. Priority will be given to business owners from...

GrantWatch ID#: 213142
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Opportunity for USA Leaders of Businesses and Organizations Working in the Health Field to Par...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Opportunity for USA founders and leaders of businesses and organizations, and innovators working to advance health equity to participate in a business accelerator program. Selected participants will receive grant funds, training, and the opportunity to network wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 202108

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create and Perform Depictions of American ...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 213606

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and School Districts for Projects to Addr...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, schools, and school districts for projects to address nutrition for children and youth. Funding is intended to ensure that all young people have access to nutritious and culturally...

GrantWatch ID#: 226803

Opportunity for USA Teams of Youth and Adults to Join a Leadership Development Program

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210195

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to USA Researchers for Research Projects Related to Politics, Diversity, and Inclusion

Deadline: 05/03/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA qualifying researchers for research projects related to politics, diversity, and inclusion. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Focus areas include but are not limited to social and racial justice, gende...

GrantWatch ID#: 213946

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Rigorous Research in the Field of Financial Education

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research organizations for rigorous research that will contribute to the field of financial education. Funding is intended in particular for projects that reevaluate current metrics, studies investigating systemic i...

GrantWatch ID#: 220007

Grants to USA Journalists for Investigative Projects on Health Equity

Deadline: 05/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA journalists for investigative projects regarding health equity. Projects may focus on a range of health topics such as access to care, health outcomes for BIPOC people, systemic racism, and the impacts of these inequities on vulnerab...

GrantWatch ID#: 218585

Opportunity for USA and International Individuals of African Origin to Participate in a Fellow...

Deadline: 05/15/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals of African origin to participate in a human rights fellowship program. Participants will receive extensive training, build their skills, learn about international human rights laws, and become familiar wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 214372

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Initiatives to Improve the Health and ...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives to improve the health and wellness of local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for proposals benefitting underserved, vul...

GrantWatch ID#: 177858

Grants to USA IHEs for Equal Opportunity Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to increase capacity to address workforce development equity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support skill development and increase the ab...

GrantWatch ID#: 191154

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Projects that Benefit Individuals With Disabilities

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for collaborative activities that benefit individuals with disabilities. The purpose of the program is to strengthen disability rights, inclusion, and justice. Priority will be given to applicants that are dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 197548

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Foundations, Organizations, Companies, and Entr...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215503

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote the Use of Technology by People with Disabilities

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants of up to $70,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to promote the use of technology among people with disabilities. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that support technology and disability justice. Eligible projects focus o...

GrantWatch ID#: 228500

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Research Teams for Studies Related to...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams for studies related to early childhood education. The purpose of funding is to further the understanding of the education of children from birth to age eight, using the principles of Froebelia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226773

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Promote Diversity and Business Development

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to advance diversity and promote business development. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a complete proposal. Awardees will receive funding in addition to fully subsidized access to acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 208364

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Preeclampsia

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-stage investigators and researchers for studies related to preeclampsia. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for research that addresses he...

GrantWatch ID#: 213150

Grants to USA Physician Assistants for to Promote Health Care in Underserved Communities

Deadline: 05/28/26 Conference Date: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physician assistants for projects to promote health care for underserved communities. Priority will be given to projects that have an innovative design, foster collaboration and partnerships, and emphasize direct patient education, ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 213711

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

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

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

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

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 USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 06/16/26 LOI Date: 05/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

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

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

Deadline: 06/22/26 Conference Date: 04/28/26

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 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

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 USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research on Educational Inequity

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 05/04/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with nonprofit organizations and IHEs for research to advance educational equity. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Projects may f...

GrantWatch ID#: 193323

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

Grant to a New Jersey Nonprofit to Improve Lives of Women and Children

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grant of $5,000 to a New Jersey nonprofit organization to benefit local women and children in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to provide opportunities that will improve the political, health, legal, professional, and educational status of women and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 214156

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 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 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

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Support a Wide Range of Charitable Purposes

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to support a wide range of charitable purposes. Funding is intended to support the media, religious organizations, the arts, and the environment. Initiatives should be in the following focus areas: arts, culture, and hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220143

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Benefit Families, Children, and Communities of Color

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote equity and benefit families, children, and communities of color in eligible regions. Funding priorities include projects in the focus areas of education and early childhood; economic mobility ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228657
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies 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 education institutions for activities to advance oral health equity. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for strategies t...

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