Crossroads Fund - Community Resilience Fund 

Deadline: November 11, 2025
Offers rapid-response grants to groups facing urgent political or social threats, supporting community defense, local activism, and grassroots mobilization for justice.
Geographic Focus: Chicago, Illinois (U.S.)

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National Education Association - Community Advocacy & Partnership Engagement Grants
Deadline: November 14, 2025
Funds educators and community partners working to advance racial justice and equity in education. Supports projects uniting teachers, students, and parents for inclusive learning.
Geographic Focus: United States

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National Geographic Society - Ocean Exploration & Discovery
Deadline: November 19, 2025
Funding for early-career ocean scientists worldwide to lead impactful projects exploring, understanding, and protecting the ocean.
Geographic Focus: Global

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American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) - Digital Justice Development Grants
Deadline: November 20, 2025
Supports digital humanities and social science projects that engage historically marginalized communities through digital tools and equitable knowledge access.
Geographic Focus: United States 

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Common Ground Award - UK Government Capital Grant
Deadline: November 21, 2025
Offers up to £10,000 for community and social enterprise groups building shared spaces that foster connection between diverse communities. Funds capital improvements, refurbishments, or equipment.
Geographic Focus: England, United Kingdom

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British Council - Climate Skills Collaboration Grants

Deadline: November 25, 2025

Supports international partnerships that strengthen climate education and green skills through cross-border collaboration. Grants available for partnerships between the UK, and Brazil, India, Indonesia, Mexico and Vietnam. 

Geographic Focus: Global

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American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) - Health Justice Funding Opportunities
Deadline: November 30, 2025
Multiple funding streams supporting projects that advance health equity and improve outcomes for immigrant, refugee, and underserved communities.
Geographic Focus: United States

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People Powered Accelerator & Mentorship Programs

Deadline: November 30, 2025

Funding, mentorship and support for participatory democracy, youth engagement, climate action and governance. 

Geographic Focus: Global

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Global Affairs Canada & IDRC - Women's Voice and Leadership Learning Partnership

Deadline: November 30, 2025

Supports women’s rights organisations, feminist movements, and LGBTQI+ groups across the Global South through peer learning, evidence gathering, and capacity building. This call aims to establish Regional Learning Hubs led by Global South partners to strengthen networks, foster collaboration, and enhance organisational sustainability.

Geographic Focus: Global

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Peace Development Fund – Community Organizing Grants
Deadline: Opens November 3, 2025 – Closes January 30, 2026
Supports grassroots movements advancing racial, economic, and environmental justice through direct community organizing. Flexible, accessible funding for smaller nonprofits.
Geographic Focus: United States​​​​​​​​​​​​

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