Social Justice Grant Opportunities
March & April 2026
Deadline: March 27, 2026
Amount: $20,000–$50,000 (one year)
U.S.-based grassroots organizations transforming food and farm systems through cultural organizing, inclusive economies, Indigenous foodways, and community-led democracy initiatives
Geographic Focus: United States
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Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security (Bangladesh)
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Amount: Up to JPY 20 million (~$133,000 USD)
Small-scale, community-focused initiatives addressing essential social needs (health, education, social welfare, environmental protection)
Geographic Focus: Bangladesh
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Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security – Embassy of Japan in Zambia
Deadline: March 31, 2026
Offers up to JPY 10,000,000 (approx. $66,000) for 12-month sustainable
development projects implemented by local NGOs.
Geographic Focus: Zambia (Africa)
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Wellcome Career Development Awards
Deadline: March 26, 2026 (15:00 GMT)
Amount: Usually below £250,000 per year (excluding salary), duration typically 8 years
Mid-career researchers from any discipline (STEM, humanities, social science, public health, clinical sciences) who have the potential to be international research leaders. Must aim to deliver significant shifts in understanding of human life, health, and wellbeing.
Geographic Focus: UK, Republic of Ireland, or low- and middle-income countries (excluding India and mainland China)
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The A B Charitable Trust – Human Rights Framework
Deadline: April 24, 2026
Amount: £10,000–£30,000 (~$12,500–$37,500 USD)
Organizations working to uphold, enhance, and implement human rights protection frameworks in the UK, defend civic space, and hold the Government accountable around human rights protections. Core costs funding available.
Geographic Focus: United Kingdom
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A.J. Muste Memorial Institute – Activist Grants
Deadline: Rolling through April 5, 2026 (applications accepted first full week of each month, Monday 10 am - Friday 4pm ET)
Emergency grants up to $10,000 (most awards $5,000) for grassroots nonviolent activism and direct action responding to unexpected needs and timely political opportunities.
For activist groups with limited foundation funding fighting for systemic change.
Geographic Focus: United States
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AFNet Flexible Grant – African Women for Change Network
Deadline: Rolling basis
Provides $5,000 for initiatives led by women leaders creating positive
change in their communities.
Geographic Focus: Africa
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BenueAID Community Development Initiative
Deadline: Rolling basis
Supports NGOs involved in humanitarian interventions and community
development in Benue State.
Geographic Focus: Nigeria (Africa)
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Together Women Rise – Featured Grants
Deadline: Next Cycle: Applications open May 6, 2026 (closes June 6, 2026)
Amount: $35,000–$50,000 (paid over two years)
Women-led initiatives in low-income communities addressing women's economic empowerment, girls' education, women's health
Geographic Focus: Global South (Africa, Latin America, Caribbean, Asia, Pacific, Middle East)
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APWLD – Climate Justice Feminist Participatory Action Research
Deadline: Rolling (verify current cycle)
Amount: Research funding for grassroots women's organizations
Climate justice and feminist participatory action research on impacts of ocean resource extraction/climate change
Geographic Focus: Asia and Pacific region
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