Social and Behavioral Sciences Grants for Nonprofits

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Unlikely Collaborators

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

Grant Range:
$5000 - $621784
Average Grant:
$115362

Unlikely Collaborators supports people and organizations that help others examine how they think, not just what they think. The organization's work is grounded in the Perception Box™ framework,…

The Endangered Language Fund

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026 by midnight EST.

The Endangered Language Fund is dedicated to supporting endangered language preservation and documentation projects throughout the world.

The Sharing Language Diversity Fellowship supports…

Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers

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Application Deadline:
  • Research Partnership Program: February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30, annually
  • Research and Special Initiatives Grants for Teachers: May 31, annually
     

The Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers (CASLT) fosters and advances professional excellence in language teaching in Canada.

Support is provided through the following programs…

Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico

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Application Deadline:

May 31, annually

The Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the residents of Catron, Chaves, Doña Ana, Eddy, Grant, Hidalgo, Lea, Lincoln, Luna, Otero, Sierra…

United States-Japan Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of inquiry: March 27, June 26, September 25, and December 18, 2025 by 11:59 PM EDT

The United States-Japan Foundation is committed to promoting stronger ties between Americans and Japanese by supporting projects that foster mutual knowledge and education, deepen understanding,…

The Canadian Foundation for Legal Research

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Application Deadline:
  • Research Grants: March 6, 2026
  • Walter Owen Book Prize: June 30, 2026

The Canadian Foundation for Legal Research supports research that explores emerging trends and issues in the law.

Support is provided through the following programs:

Research…

BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards

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Application Deadline:

June 30, annually

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards aim to recognize and reward world-class research and cultural creation, privileging contributions of singular impact by virtue of their…

The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation

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Application Deadline:

June 30, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

Grant Range:
$1600 - $2330000
Average Grant:
$86403

The John Randolph and Dora Haynes Foundation supports research on major economic, social, and political problems of the greater Los Angeles, CA, area.

The Archival Grants support the…

The social and behavioral sciences encompass many essential fields, such as psychology, sociology, anthropology and economics - to name just a few. These studies are essential to helping us predict how individuals and societies might function, so that we can make more educated policy decisions. There are many nonprofits involved in these spaces, which are only able to do their work thanks to the generous funding provided by nonprofit grants. 

These grants can be put towards all kinds of purposes, including research, data collection, education in the society sciences or funding advocacy campaigns based on the social sciences. There are many different organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. This includes many private foundations, such as the Russell Sage Foundation and the William T. Grant Foundation. 

When drafting social sciences grant proposals, it's essential to include relevant data. You need to make the case that your nonprofit’s mission is filling a noticeable gap or need. Examples could include demographic data on the community you are serving, or measurable outcomes from previous programs. If you need more assistance on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of social sciences grants right here, all open for applications.