136 Tennessee Social Justice Grants

136 Social Justice Grants for Tennessee

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 USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Strengthen the Quality of STEM Ed...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to strengthen the quality of STEM education for the general public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a broa...

GrantWatch ID#: 154919

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student to Address Concerns Related to DEI i...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student to address concerns related to DEI in the field of behavior analysis. Eligible applicants are enrolled in a graduate program in a department of education, behavior science, psychology, or other a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225033

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support, the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Professional Photographers to Be Chosen as the ...

Deadline: 01/17/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International professional photographers to enter a contest to be chosen as the best photojournalist or documentary photographer in their region. Eligible topics of interest include: nature, sports, news events, and environmental, socia...

GrantWatch ID#: 226219

Grants to USA and Canada Pediatricians and Medical Residents to Improve the Health and Well-Be...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada pediatricians and medical residents for projects to improve children's health and access to healthcare. The purpose of the grant is to meet the health needs of children with a wide-ranging community a...

GrantWatch ID#: 129263

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Access to the Arts

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants of up to $18,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve access to arts activities. Funding is intended for projects that focus on increasing participation in the arts for all residents. Proposed projects must involve one or more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224248

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agriculture and Food Sovereignty Organizations and In...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations in the agriculture, land sovereignty, and food justice sectors to support their work. Priority will be given to recent immigrants, BIPOC individuals, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225207

Grants to USA IHEs to Promote Diversity in the Fields of Mathematics and Science

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to promote diversity in math and science programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to promote the participation of scientists from under...

GrantWatch ID#: 195081

Grants to USA Scientists and Physicians for Clinical Research Related to Epilepsy and Health E...

Deadline: 01/22/26

Grants to USA scientists and physicians to conduct research studies related to epilepsy and health equity. The purpose of this program is to promote career development in the area of academic clinical research. Funding is intended to support studies that address issues...

GrantWatch ID#: 198501

Award to a USA Individual to Recognize Significant Contributions to Promoting Diversity in the...

Deadline: 01/23/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA individual affiliated with an eligible institution to recognize significant contributions to promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce. Nomination criteria include promoting inclusion and belonging, improving health literacy, and upholdi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218380

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216702

Awards to USA Journalists to Recognize Excellence in Journalism

Deadline: 01/30/26

Awards of $5,000 to USA journalists to recognize outstanding commentary or investigative journalism. Eligible categories of work include newspaper, book, broadcast, magazine, and opinion and analysis. Nominees should demonstrate strong storytelling skills, reportorial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177619

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Have Their Art Included in an Exhibi...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to have their art included in an exhibition depicting the meaning of freedom. Eligible artwork is either print-based or photographic and addresses one of the following themes: social justice, civil rights, environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 225139

Grants to France and USA Nonprofits for Collaborative Arts Programming

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to France and USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative musical programming. Funding is intended for joint projects resulting in the creation of new works. Grants can support commissions by American ensembles to French composers or composers...

GrantWatch ID#: 225233

Grants to USA and France Nonprofits for Educational and Artistic Collaborations

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to France and USA nonprofit organizations for educational and artistic exchange programs. Funding is intended for a range of collaborative cultural projects, including master classes, workshops, and teaching residencies in United States academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225234

Grants to USA, Mexico, and Haiti Nonprofits for General Operating Support and Social Justice A...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA and territories, Mexico, and Haiti nonprofit organizations for general operating support and activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for organizations working on social, environmental, and economic justice projects that meet criti...

GrantWatch ID#: 176939

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs Addressing Women's Equality

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that address women's equality. Eligible applicants are those that support women's empowerment, address health disparities, and promote advocacy. The Board's mission is guided by the Jewish...

GrantWatch ID#: 193981

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Working to Undo Racism and Promote Social Justice and Pe...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects working to undo racism and promote social justice and peacemaking. Funding is intended for specific new projects in BIPOC-led organizations, with a preference for smaller organizations who may have dif...

GrantWatch ID#: 218143

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to enhance the community in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, civic pride and leadership, and vibrant spaces and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 178244

Grants to USA Individuals, Music Organizations, and Groups for Music-Related Projects and Rese...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individuals, music organizations, and groups for initiatives related to equity and diversity in the musical profession. Funding is intended to support research activities and creative projects, including but not limited to educational pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 210489

Grants to USA Doctoral Students in Social Sciences for Research to Improve Social and Living C...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories doctoral students in social sciences for research to improve social and living conditions. Topics eligible for funding include behavioral science, immigrant integration, economic and social inequality, ethnicity and race, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211050

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 02/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 02/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi Nonprofits for Initiatives that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants to Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support both general and capital requests within a broad range of interests. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, so...

GrantWatch ID#: 180366

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Enrichment Programs that Benefit Middle School Studen...

Deadline: 02/06/26 Conference Date: 01/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational enrichment programs that benefit middle school students, particularly in underserved populations. Funding is intended for out-of-school activities, including after-school and summer learning programs, that help prep...

GrantWatch ID#: 212265

Grants to USA Researchers, Healthcare Professionals, and Teams to Address Health Equity at a C...

Deadline: 02/09/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA researchers, healthcare professionals, and teams affiliated with qualified institutions to address health equity. Funding is intended for projects that will improve health equity at a community level. Eligible uses of funding include salaries, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200721

Fellowships to USA Medical Students to Gain Experience in Radiation Oncology

Deadline: 02/12/26

Fellowships of $6,000 to USA medical students to gain skills and experience in the field of radiation oncology. Program research tracks include clinical research and basic science research. The goal of the program is to encourage interest in careers in the field of rad...

GrantWatch ID#: 193936

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Increase Access to Solar ...

Deadline: 02/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations for renewable energy projects. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to expand access to solar energy. Priority will be given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201046

Grants to Tennessee IHEs to Promote the Inclusion of Individuals with Intellectual and Develop...

Deadline: 02/13/26 Conference Date: 01/21/26

Grants to Tennessee institutions of higher education to promote the inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in higher education classrooms and campuses. Funding is intended for new programs or the expansion of existing programs. Funds ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198235

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 02/16/26 LOI Date: 01/17/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

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 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

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 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 Conference Date: 01/27/26

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

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

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International PhD Student for Research Addressing Violence

Deadline: 03/15/26 LOI Date: 02/01/26

Grant of $25,000 to a USA, Canada, or International PhD student in the final year of study for research addressing violence. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for studies related to violence within a broad r...

GrantWatch ID#: 205270

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Latin Americans

Deadline: 03/19/26 LOI Date: 01/21/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in Latin American countries. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 173581

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, 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 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

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