Social and Behavioral Sciences Grants for Nonprofits

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Fritz Thyssen Stiftung (Fritz Thyssen Foundation)

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Application Deadline:
  • Project Applications: February 2, 2026
  • Conference Applications: February 28, 2026
  • ThyssenLesezeit: July 31, 2026

The Fritz Thyssen Stiftung (Fritz Thyssen Foundation) provides support for science and research at universities and research institutes primarily in Germany, with a special emphasis on junior…

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…

The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of intent: March 1, annually
  • Invited applications: May 31, annually

The Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The Foundation provides grants to organizations and…

Santa Barbara Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Applications accepted January 27 - March 3, 2026

The Santa Barbara Foundation is dedicated to enriching the lives of the people of Santa Barbara County, CA.

The Community Grant Program offers multi-year, general operating grants in three…

The Canadian Foundation for Legal Research

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Application Deadline:
  • Research Grants: March 6, 2026
  • Walter Owen Book Prize: May 15, 2025(latest expired date)
  • The deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced.

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…

Bainbridge Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

March 11, 2026
Grant Range: $1000 - $13000

The Bainbridge Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the residents of the Bainbridge Island, WA, community.

Through the Community Grants Program, the…

Russell Sage Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letter of Inquiry: Mar 11 and July 15, 2026
  • Invited applications: June 18 and October 26, 2026
Grant Range: $6387 - $199096
Average Grant: $42576

The Russell Sage Foundation is dedicated to social science research. Support is provided to organizations throughout the U.S.

Current funding priorities include the following:

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Adventure Canada: Young Explorers Program

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Application Deadline:

March 15, 2026

Adventure Canada's Young Explorers Program provides in-kind travel support to young explorers. 

Support is provided for projects ranging from those with a scientific focus to social…

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.