[February 2026]
Social justice initiatives are vital for advancing equity, inclusion, and human rights across communities. This curated listing highlights key opportunities—grants, fellowships, competitions, and development programs—designed to empower organizations, activists, and researchers working toward systemic change. Each entry is tagged with region, funding amount, and eligibility criteria, making it easy to identify the right support for driving meaningful impact.
RFPs: Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program
Deadline: 12-Apr-2026
The Pau Casals UNESCO Chair Research Grant Program 2026 provides €2,000 to support early-stage research projects exploring music, culture, peace, democracy, and human rights. Open to applicants of any nationality, the program supports university-linked research aligned with the legacy of Pablo Casals and contemporary social justice themes. Applications close on April 12, 2026, with final research results due by May 2, 2027…[more]
Black Impact Web Grant: Building Digital Power for Black-Led Organizations
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Black Impact Web Grant (2026 Edition) is a digital equity initiative by Bombshell Impact Design Agency providing a $5,000 professional website package to a selected Black-led social impact organization. This grant aims to close the digital divide by equipping NGOs and social enterprises with world-class digital infrastructure to enhance their credibility, storytelling, and funding potential…[more]
Apply to become a Kanthari Participant
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The kanthari offers a twelve-month, fully scholarship-based leadership programme that equips changemakers to start and run civil society organisations, social enterprises or social ventures…[more]
Entries open for the Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize (US)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Robert G. Wilmers Integrity Prize recognizes individuals in the United States demonstrating courage, ethical leadership, and transformative impact across arts, education, law, medicine, social justice, and related fields. One winner receives $50,000, while two finalists each receive $5,000. The prize emphasizes character, vision, and the potential to scale impact rather than established fundraising capacity…[more]
Nillumbik Shire Council Reconciliation Grant Program (Australia)
Deadline: 31-May-2026
The Nillumbik Shire Council Reconciliation Grant provides up to $2,000 to support community-led projects that promote healing, inclusion, and connection through reconciliation-focused activities. Projects should celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, foster understanding, and address inequities, with funding available for activities during National Sorry Day, Reconciliation Week, or NAIDOC Week 2026…[more]
The Matrix Causes Fund: Supporting Justice, Equality, and Sustainability (UK)
Deadline: 31-Mar-2026
The Matrix Causes Fund, administered by Prism, provides grants to organisations promoting access to justice, equality of opportunity, and environmental sustainability. UK-registered charities can apply for one-off grants up to £6,500 or multi-year funding of up to £4,500 annually, while international and non-UK registered organisations may apply for one-off grants. Preference is given to projects benefiting vulnerable communities and initiatives with long-term impact…[more]
Constance Travis Endowment Fund for Northamptonshire (UK)
Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
The Northamptonshire Community Foundation is delighted to launch the Constance Travis Endowment Fund for Northamptonshire to help build a sustainable and safe future for Northamptonshire communities…[more]
Enhancing Quality of Life: Dauphin Community Foundation Grants (Canada)
Deadline: 28-Feb-2026
The Dauphin & District Community Foundation (DDCF) provides grants to CRA-registered charities and qualified donees for projects that improve quality of life in the City of Dauphin and the Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Manitoba. Funding supports community leadership, inclusivity, diversity, volunteerism, and projects addressing local needs. Grants are non-retroactive and require a signed agreement, proof of expenses, and a final impact report…[more]
