125 Canada Social Justice Grants

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charities, municipalities, and First Nation Bands to address the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help organizations navigate a rapidly changing environment, whether it involves developing r...

Grants to Alberta individuals, Indigenous individuals, and arts collectives in eligible locations to increase equity and diversity in the arts. Grant funds may be used for a broad range of activities that support major artistic projects, the creation of individual artw...

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 more ...

Grants to British Columbia organizations, groups, and individuals to obtain legal support for environmental issues. Funding is intended for costs associated with hiring lawyers, experts, mediators, and facilitators, and for supporting strategic activities to address im...

Grants to Nova Scotia production companies, writers, and individual producers for costs related to writing scripts for television and film. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range of costs, including but not limit...

Grants to Canada qualified donees for recreational activities benefitting children and youth. Funding is intended for programming and operational support. These grants are intended to support help organizations that provide programming for youth with disabilities betwe...

Grants to British Columbia registered charities in eligible locations for projects that contribute to the well-being of local residents. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to arts, education, health...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, registered charities, local government agencies, social enterprises, and First Nations Councils to promote inclusion and social equity. Funding is intended to assist local organizations that represent trad...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations to address health disparities among underserved populations. Funding is intended to advance projects that improve access to care, respond to the needs of marginalized communities, foster culturally appropriate services, and help...

Grant of $8,500 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eig...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Alberta BIPOC-led charitable organizations in eligible regions to support racial equity. Funding is intended for activities to combat anti-Indigenous and anti-Black racism, and to help these populations overcome sy...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alberta charitable arts organizations to increase interest in arts events in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to understand the determinants that attract audiences to performances and to devise new methods of attracting audienc...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit women, promote inclusivity, and protect the planet. Funding is intended to safeguard the mental health of young women and boost their self-esteem; champion inclusivity; and enc...

Grants of up to $3,000 to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and clubs, municipalities, community centers, associations, Indigenous bands, and provincial sports organizations to increase community engagement in sports. Applicants must be able to demonstrate how a...

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 with hum...

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 conten...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in a residency. The program is intended to support professional artists with residencies in media including but not limited to clay, books, drawing, painting, papermaking, textiles, photography, prin...

Grants to British Columbia agencies and tribes to strengthen local communities and respond to health needs. Funding is intended for relationship-building projects among community members, and for projects to develop or improve policies that will enhance the well-being ...

Awards to Ontario individuals, organizations, and teams to recognize outstanding work in promoting communities that are inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities. Strong candidates work to ensure that people who have intellectual disabilities have equal rights...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects and programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must attend a mandatory information session prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for operating support, project support, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and individuals in eligible locations to strengthen the creative community. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance opportunities for local ...

Grants to British Columbia organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects and programs that align with the focus areas of employment, food security, safety, gender equity, and environmental impact. Priority is...

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, write...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International activists, organizers, artists, and scholars to lead programs within communities addressing urgent issues. Successful applicants will remain working in the field and receive intellectual support from institution...

Grants to Ontario nonprofit arts organizations, artist collectives, and individual artists in eligible locations for activities that engage communities through the arts. Funding is intended for projects that promote inclusion and self-expression. Projects can involve o...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Ontario nonprofit trade and event organizations for capacity-building and business development activities. Funding is available for projects that will encourage the growth of local cultural media industries. Priority will be given to projects...

Grants to Ontario individuals to promote physical activity for children in eligible locations. Grants, in the form of vouchers, are intended to help children, ages 4-18, overcome social and economic barriers that prevent their participation in sports, recreation, and p...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations and schools for projects and programs that benefit at-risk children and youth, 18 and under, in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and wellness, education and...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipal and First Nations recreation authorities to enhance cultural, recreational, and sports opportunities for residents in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to encourage res...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International fledgling nonprofit organizations, NGOs, social enterprises, and businesses in recognition of exceptional contributions to promoting social justice in the hospitality and tourism sectors. In addition to a monetary prize, winners...

Grants to Alberta registered charities for capital projects, programs, projects, and initiatives to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the Foundation and submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding areas of i...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended primarily for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutio...

Grants of up to $500 to British Columbia residents in eligible regions for neighborhood projects to benefit local residents. First-time applicants must complete registration prior to submitting a full application. Funding will be awarded to projects and programs that u...

Grants of up to $30,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations and registered charities for arts and cultural initiatives in eligible regions. The purpose of programming is to promote local arts and culture, support collaborations between artists and businesses, and advanc...

Grants of $7,000 to USA, Canada, and International psychologists and graduate students for research studies and programs addressing antisemitism. Funding is intended for the development, design, or implementation of research projects or programs that reduce antisemitis...

Grants to Ontario record labels and music publishers to develop the local music market. First-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote job creation; expand artist rosters; invest in professional recording and producti...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ocean conservation programs and to address social causes. First-time applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits...

Grants to Manitoba individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations and groups serving underserved communities for programs related to the arts. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for arts-related activities by ar...

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, Métis settlements, and IHEs for projects to enrich and enhance communities throughout the province. Funding may be used for new or current programs, community events, technology, gender equity projects, and por...

Grants to British Columbia educational or charitable organizations and institutions for programs related to health and welfare, educational resources, culture and creative arts, and amateur athletics. Funding is intended for projects that take place in the Province of ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible areas to support innovative projects focusing on the environment and peace initiatives. Funding is intended for small or emerging organizations that lack support from other sources. Areas of special interest ...

Grants to Ontario video game production companies to support the production of new video games and experiences. Funding is intended to help companies create additional jobs, expand their market presence, and increase the diversity of their material. Funds will be distr...

Grants to Manitoba associations, organizations, institutions, and individuals to improve operations related to the legal profession and community services. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of legal edu...

Grants to Manitoba organizations, institutions, associations, and individuals for projects that promote law-related services and education. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss the proposal and receive applications before applying. Funding is intended for l...

Grants to Canada music artists, independent record labels, and artist managers for marketing and promotional activities. Funding is intended to help emerging and promising music artists launch their professional careers. The goal of the program is to directly impact ar...

Grants to Ontario film production companies to create and produce movies and digital series. Funding is intended for activities at all stages of development, including story optioning, final draft treatment, polish and package, and the production phase. Eligible expens...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, registered charities, public education institutions, and government entities to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. The purpose of these grants is to promote programs that serve communities where the fundin...

Grants to Ontario qualified donees for projects that enhance the community and address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas include education; arts and culture; diversity, equity, and inclusion...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs, activities, and events that benefit local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support community developmen...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International 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, bas...