143 Wisconsin Social Justice Grants

143 Social Justice Grants for Wisconsin

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 California and Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: 02/20/26

Grants to California and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children and youth in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172387
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Grants to USA Community-Led Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Community Health and Well-Being

Deadline: 02/20/26

Grants to USA community-led nonprofit organizations for projects to improve community health and well-being. Funding is intended to support efforts that expand access to healthcare, education, and essential services to help under-resourced groups achieve lasting improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226767
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Biomedical Researchers for Prostate Canc...

Deadline: 02/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career biomedical researchers for research related to prostate cancer. Funding is intended to support innovative, impactful studies carried out by qualifying applicants working in basic, translational, computational, or cl...

GrantWatch ID#: 201251

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Social Justice, Equity, and Environmental Justice

Deadline: 02/25/26

Grants of up to $30,000 per year to USA nonprofit grassroots organizations working to promote environmental and social justice. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the efforts of organizations that are carr...

GrantWatch ID#: 179477

Grants to USA Newsrooms and Individuals to Report on Racial Inequities in the Criminal Justice...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and newsrooms for reports related to racial disparities in the nation's criminal justice system. Funding is intended to assist organizations and journalists with reporting on judicial, law enforcement, prosecutorial, and incar...

GrantWatch ID#: 213602

Grants to USA and Canada Journalists to Support Reporting on Environmental and Health Issues

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Canada journalists to support reporting on environmental and health issues. Funding is intended to offset the cost of research, travel, and accommodations incurred while reporting. Eligible topics of interest include public health, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 226729

Scholarship to a USA Undergraduate or Graduate Student to Recognize Outstanding Contributions ...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Scholarship of $2,000 to a USA undergraduate or graduate student to recognize outstanding contributions to community outreach and social justice. This year's focus is around challenges regularly faced by people with disabilities, and strategies for addressing these cha...

GrantWatch ID#: 217910

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Institutions, and Individuals for Outs...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals to recognize outstanding research, achievements, innovations, and engagement within the health field. The purpose of the award is to honor recipients who have devoted their time to im...

GrantWatch ID#: 218137

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/26

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' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA Youth Partnered with Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind services to USA youth partnered with nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to effect positive change. Funding is intended for initiatives that are led by youth, centered on kindness, create meaningful community impact, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201700

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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: 03/01/26

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: 03/01/26

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 Indigenous-Led Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Gender-Based Oppression

Deadline: 03/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International Indigenous women-led nonprofit organizations for community projects that address gender-based oppression and violence. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives to promote gender and social justice, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186609

Grants to USA Teachers and School Personnel to Promote Equity and Cultural Understanding in th...

Deadline: 03/02/26 Conference Date: 02/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 195873

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Collect and Analyze Data Related to Inequity

Deadline: 03/03/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to collect and analyze data related to inequity in local communities. The purpose of the program is to utilize data related to social, economic, and physical conditions that impact heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 219129

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Projects and Programs to Improve Local Commun...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for projects and programs to improve local communities. Programs must fall into one of the following categories: demonstration, capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 185431

Opportunity for USA Young Adults to Gain Work Experience in Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 03/06/26

Opportunity for USA young adults to gain work experience in the field of environmental stewardship. The program provides training, networking, and support by host organizations and agencies. Successful applicants will be able to engage in a range of activities related ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187717

Fellowships to USA Individuals Holding a PhD for Projects Promoting Social Justice

Deadline: 03/11/26 Conference Date: 02/24/26

Fellowships to USA individuals recently awarded with PhDs in the humanities or humanistic social sciences for projects promoting social justice. Fellows will receive funding for professional development. Focus areas include capacity building, problem-solving, and advan...

GrantWatch ID#: 191144

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Library and Archive Services

Deadline: 03/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve libraries and library services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support planning projects, national im...

GrantWatch ID#: 147018

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Professional Development for Library and Archives St...

Deadline: 03/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 162207

Grants to USA Newspapers and Newspaper Associations to Promote the Advancement of the Newspape...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Grants to USA newspapers and newspaper associations for initiatives that promote the advancement of the newspaper industry. Funding is intended for programs that support the creation of sustainable business models, educational activities for the advancement of leaders ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199394

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Corporations, and Individ...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 220146

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Tribal Entities for Public Humanities Projects

Deadline: 03/16/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and Tribal entities for programs and activities related to history and the humanities. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for public humanities projects that engage...

GrantWatch ID#: 226493

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals and Organizations for Outstanding Contrib...

Deadline: 03/20/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in recognition of outstanding contributions to the pursuit of peace and security. Eligible topics for submission include pandemics, human rights, climate change, cybersecurity, education, autonomous...

GrantWatch ID#: 225675

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Employ Volunteers for Projects to Address Po...

Deadline: 03/26/26 Conference Date: 02/26/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 186610

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals to Reduce the Threat of...

Deadline: 03/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for activities to reduce and eliminate the threat of nuclear weapons. Funding is intended to address regional conflicts, reduce nuclear threats, partner with like-minded social justice movements, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179281

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs, General Operating Support, and Capit...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for general operating support, capital projects, and programs that benefit local communities. Focus areas include hunger relief, health, education, and housing. Eligible projects are those that benefit residents ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162005
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts and human...

GrantWatch ID#: 178895

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in the funding source's service area for projects to benefit local communities. Focus areas include education; diversity, equity, and inclusion; quality of life; and poverty. Applications may also be submitted by churches and...

GrantWatch ID#: 187550

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Health of the LGBTQ+ Community

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic needs, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 207042

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 03/31/26

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 empha...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 03/31/26

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. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Children to Recognize Exceptional Contributions to Ad...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International children to recognize exceptional contributions to advocating for children's rights. Eligible nominees are between the ages of 12 and 18 and have demonstrated a history of fighting for the rights of children. Nominees' efforts m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226293

Grant to a USA, Canada, or Israel Individual Team for Projects that Promote Feminism

Deadline: 03/31/26 LOI Date: 02/28/26

Grant of up to 30,000 euros to a USA, Canada, or Israel individual or team for projects and activities related to feminism and gender equality. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programming and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 226701

Awards to USA Individuals Who Work to Benefit Their Community and Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 03/31/26

Awards of $5,000 and an award of $50,000 to USA individuals who work to benefit communities and promote social justice. Funding is intended to recognize people who strive to improve the world in fields such as the arts, education, environment, law, medicine, nutrition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226731

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities to Advance Racial Equity and Econom...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180278

Grants to USA Academic Institutions to Support Clinical Training Programs Related to IBD

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of $80,000 to USA academic institutions to support clinical training programs related to Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Programs will take place in locations experiencing workforce difficulties. Funds may be used for the fellow's salary expenses and benefits. Fello...

GrantWatch ID#: 200438

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

Deadline: 04/02/26

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 journalism...

GrantWatch ID#: 179466

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 04/02/26

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 systemic cha...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Democracy and Social Justice

Deadline: 04/02/26

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, and un...

GrantWatch ID#: 212650

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Promote Civic Involvement

Deadline: 04/02/26

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

Award to a USA Medical School Faculty Member to Recognize Efforts in Supporting Ethnic and Rac...

Deadline: 04/03/26

Award of $25,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to acknowledge efforts to achieve justice and equity for minorities in the fields of healthcare and medical education. The recipient will be awarded a grant for a project that supports the equity and needs of ethn...

GrantWatch ID#: 159930

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Psychology Projects that Address Social ...

Deadline: 04/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and early-career researchers affiliated with qualifying nonprofits, government agencies, or institutions for innovative projects in psychology. Funding is intended to support education, intervention, and resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 178423

Award to a USA Individual, Group, or Organization to Recognize Efforts Supporting First Amendm...

Deadline: 04/20/26

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 established...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Girls and Young Women to Participate in a Conte...

Deadline: 04/20/26 LOI Date: 03/18/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International girls and young women to participate in a contest to develop apps that can address concerns in their communities. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to the full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227336

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 purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 213606

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

Deadline: 04/28/26 Conference Date: 02/27/26

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 appr...

GrantWatch ID#: 226803

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Lawyers, and Law Firms for Justice-Related Lawsuits

Deadline: 04/30/26 LOI Date: 03/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, lawyers, and law firms for cases involving civil or human rights, economic justice, or environmental justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. For grants that achieve a cost re...

GrantWatch ID#: 175576

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 increasing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122