For Applicants
JustFocus on the work.
Each year, organizations in the United States collectively spend millions of hours applying for funding. The process is often cumbersome, time consuming, and lacking transparency. JustFund was created by funders and organizers of color to remove traditional barriers in philanthropy and to simplify the grants application process for organizations working at the forefront of social change. With JustFund, you can save time, increase your reach, and amplify your impact.
Not an applicant? Check out how JustFund works for grantmakers.
The JustFund Common Application™
JustFund is the nation’s first—and only—platform that offers a common grant application.
Rather than requiring organizations to complete dozens of separate and time-consuming applications, JustFund offers our flagship common application platform designed to save applicants time and give them access to multiple funding opportunities. We make applying for funding simple and easy by providing funders with the information they need to make grants, while reducing the burden on applicants.
Apply to Multiple Opportunities
Once an organization completes our common application, they can submit that application to other funding opportunities on JustFund. New funds are posted on JustFund in real time, allowing organizations to discover and easily apply for additional grants from over 100 funders.
Increased Visibility
When an organization submits an application to a fund on JustFund, that application is also available to the thousands of values-aligned individual donors, program officers, and philanthropic advisors that utilize JustFund to find and fund new grantees. This increases the visibility of the work and creates new opportunities to receive additional funding - without additional work.
Who is JustFund Built For?
JustFund was built in 2017 to support frontline social justice organizations. At this time, JustFund is only approving organizations that are applying to a specific funding opportunity. Our team reviews all registrations to verify eligibility. Grantmakers on JustFund are generally focused on supporting:
501(c)(3), 501(c)(4)
Organizations that have 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) status or are able to demonstrate that they are fiscally sponsored
Social Justice
Organizations that demonstrate a commitment to social justice work
Organizing & Advocacy
Organizations predominantly engaged in grassroots organizing and advocacy efforts
Who Is It Not For?
We are not currently equipped to support grantmaking for individuals, scholarships, international work, religious institutions, or direct service work. However, if you have any questions around if you are a good fit for JustFund, please feel free to reach out to [email protected].
JustFund Spotlight:
Alexis Buchanan Thomas Development Manager, Black Voters Matter
Luis Gonzalez Funder Relations Associate, Climate Justice Alliance
Blake Strode Executive Director, ArchCity Defenders
Mayra Hidalgo Salazar Director of Development, United We Dream
Blueprint NC
Monica Beemer Development Director, Rural Organizing Project
Ready to get JustFunded?
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