Social Justice Grants in Montana

39 foundations fund social justice programs in Montana. 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 Montana, 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.

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Live programs funding social justice in Montana 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 in 25 days (Oct 22, 2026)Award: $10K – $25K

2026 Rural Organizing Grant

From Social Justice Fund Northwest

Rural organizingCommunity organizingSocial justice

Who can apply: Organizations must use a community organizing approach, be led by people directly affected by the issues addressed, and carry out most of their work in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and/or Wyoming. Eligible applicants may be 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations, fiscally sponsored groups, tribal agencies, or qualifying organized groups. Priority is given to rural groups and organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color.

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.

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Largest Social Justice in Montana 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
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
ACTION NOW INC

HOUSTON, TX

Annual Giving

$17.9M

Total Assets

$4.4M

Median Grant

$188K

R01National
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
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$16.1M

Total Assets

$8.7M

Median Grant

$93K

R40National
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$10.4M

Total Assets

$242.8M

Median Grant

$95K

R20National
American Leadership Fund Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$8M

Total Assets

$714K

Median Grant

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R01Regional
PROGRESS NOW INC

RICHMOND, VA

Annual Giving

$7.7M

Total Assets

$3.9M

Median Grant

$64K

R01National
STATE VOICES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$6.9M

Total Assets

$15.6M

Median Grant

$50K

R40National
COMMITTEE ON STATES

RALEIGH, NC

Annual Giving

$5.5M

Total Assets

$1.9M

Median Grant

$50K

R40National
ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ACTION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$5.4M

Total Assets

$1.4M

Median Grant

$72K

R40National
JUSTICE CATALYST INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$5M

Median Grant

$134K

R99National
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND NORTHWEST

SEATTLE, WA

Annual Giving

$4.8M

Total Assets

$16.4M

Median Grant

$20K

R01Regional
THE PRIDE FOUNDATION

SEATTLE, WA

Annual Giving

$4.2M

Total Assets

$52.9M

Median Grant

$10K

R26ZRegional
Think Big America

Chicago, IL

Annual Giving

$3.8M

Total Assets

$325K

Median Grant

$125K

R11National
STATE POLICY NETWORK

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$3.2M

Total Assets

$24.6M

Median Grant

$77K

R02National
WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION

DENVER, CO

Annual Giving

$2.7M

Total Assets

$4.1M

Median Grant

$36K

R40National
DEMOCRACYFIRST C/O VERDOLINO & LOWEY PC

FOXBOROUGH, MA

Annual Giving

$2.5M

Total Assets

—

Median Grant

$150K

R20National
Transgender Law Center

Oakland, CA

Annual Giving

$2.3M

Total Assets

$37.7M

Median Grant

$50K

R26Regional
128 COLLECTIVE INITIATIVES INC

PALO ALTO, CA

Annual Giving

$2M

Total Assets

$76K

Median Grant

$50K

R40National
BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ORGANIZATION

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$2M

Total Assets

$170.1M

Median Grant

$15K

R05National
FIDELIS CENTER FOR LAW & POLICY

CARMEL, IN

Annual Giving

$1.9M

Total Assets

$3.2M

Median Grant

$1.3M

R60Regional

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