Social Justice Grants in Alabama

51 foundations fund social justice programs in Alabama. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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These foundations have a track record of funding social justice work in Alabama, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding social justice in Alabama that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $50K

Community Grants

From Leonard Litz Foundation

LGBTQ+ health and wellnessCrisis interventionRacial justice+2 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) public charities or fiscally sponsored by one. The organization's primary purpose must be serving the LGBTQ+ community. Grantmaking is limited to U.S.-based organizations, with priority for the Northeast. Applicants may submit one application per calendar year and must choose one of the Foundation's three grant programs. Strong, diverse leadership, replicable or scalable activities, solid financial health, and commitment to communities of color are considered.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)Award: $0 – $2K

Aspiring Educators CREATE Grants

From National Education Association of the United States

Educator qualityCommunity engagementPolitical action+2 more

Who can apply: State Aspiring Educators organizations and campus chapters are eligible to apply. Projects must primarily focus on an Aspiring Educators core value area.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Up to $5K

The Ron Matsko-Ensel Grant

From Biosophical Institute

Peace educationCharacter educationEthics+8 more

Who can apply: Open to educators serving pre-K through 12th grade. Projects may develop curriculum or create programs that strengthen peace and character education, explore ethics, advance cooperation and forgiveness, or foster spiritual development and mindfulness.

Open nowCloses Oct 29, 2026Award: $10K – $50K

Impact Fund Recoverable Grants for Impact Litigation

From Impact Fund

economic justiceenvironmental justiceracial justice+5 more

Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations, solo practitioners, and small law firms involved in impact litigation. Preference for cases that have been filed or are about to be filed. Pro se litigants are not eligible. Applicants should need funding to keep the case moving forward. Environmental cases are prioritized when affected communities are directly involved or clearly benefited. Funds are for future out-of-pocket litigation expenses only, not attorneys' fees, staff time, or overhead. Recipient must agree to repay the original grant plus 7% simple interest if fees or costs are recovered.

Open nowCloses Nov 3, 2026Award: $10K – $100K

ACLS Digital Justice Grants (Seed & Development)

From American Council of Learned Societies

digital scholarshipdigital humanitiesracial justice+4 more

Who can apply: Projects must be in the humanities or interpretive social sciences and critically engage the interests and histories of people of color and other historically marginalized communities through ethical digital tools and methods. The program addresses inequities in access to digital support among scholars and institutions with less support for digital projects.

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Largest Social Justice in Alabama Foundations

LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$81.4M

Total Assets

$37.1M

Median Grant

$252K

R01National
AARP

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$35.8M

Total Assets

$13.1B

Median Grant

$15K

R25National
EQUAL JUSTICE INITIATIVE

MONTGOMERY, AL

Annual Giving

$30M

Total Assets

$455.3M

Median Grant

$50K

R63Local
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$28.4M

Total Assets

$961.9M

Median Grant

$260K

R600National
USAGING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$21.6M

Total Assets

$11.4M

Median Grant

$86K

R99National
WAY TO WIN ACTION FUND INC

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$17.6M

Total Assets

$1.5M

Median Grant

$100K

R01National
UNITE AMERICA INC

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$17.3M

Total Assets

$7M

Median Grant

$50K

R01National
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$10.4M

Total Assets

$242.8M

Median Grant

$95K

R20National
All Americans Vote

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$10.2M

Total Assets

$4.5M

Median Grant

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R40National
BVM CAPACITY BUILDING INSTITUTE INC

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$8.6M

Total Assets

$13.6M

Median Grant

$10K

R02Regional
American Leadership Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$8M

Total Assets

$714K

Median Grant

—

R01Regional
MS FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN INC

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$7.6M

Total Assets

$129.3M

Median Grant

$25K

R240National
NAACP EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS INC

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$89.5M

Median Grant

$25K

R22National
STATE VOICES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Total Assets

$15.6M

Median Grant

$50K

R40National
ORGANIZE ACTION

CLOVERDALE, CA

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Total Assets

$1.4M

Median Grant

$100K

R12National
GROVE ACTION FUND

LOS ALTOS, CA

Annual Giving

$4.1M

Total Assets

$15.3M

Median Grant

$55K

R24National
PANONICA FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$4M

Total Assets

$4M

Median Grant

$20K

R63National
STATE POLICY NETWORK

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$3.2M

Total Assets

$24.6M

Median Grant

$77K

R02National
BLACK LIVES MATTER GLOBAL NETWORK FOUNDATION INC

OAKLAND, CA

Annual Giving

$2.5M

Total Assets

$28.4M

Median Grant

$200K

R20National
NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING INC

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Annual Giving

$2M

Total Assets

$26.2M

Median Grant

$32K

R220National
PROTEUS ACTION LEAGUE

WALTHAM, MA

Annual Giving

$1.8M

Total Assets

$1.9M

Median Grant

$15K

R99National
ALABAMA FORWARD

MONTGOMERY, AL

Annual Giving

$1.8M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$23K

R02Local
CULTURAL SURVIVAL INC

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Annual Giving

$1.8M

Total Assets

$17.3M

Median Grant

$20K

R220National
NATIONAL REDISTRICTING ACTION

CHICAGO, IL

Annual Giving

$1.6M

Total Assets

$3M

Median Grant

$40K

R99National
The Center For Empowered Politics

Oakland, CA

Annual Giving

$1.4M

Total Assets

$9.6M

Median Grant

$33K

R01National

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