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Nomination window was January 15 – February 28, 2026; deadline has passed as of April 2026
Social Justice Fund is the Just Brooklyn Prize, awarded annually by the Social Justice Fund and Brooklyn Org to five community leaders dedicated to building power in Brooklyn. The $20,000 unrestricted prize honors contributions to racial and social justice in the borough. Leaders from all sectors are eligible; nominees must be submitted between January 15 and February 28, 2026.
Nominees undergo a written application, with semi-finalists selected for interviews. Winners are chosen by a Selection Committee of distinguished Brooklynites. Self-nomination is permitted.
Prize funds are taxable income.
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JBP Application — Social Justice Fund The Just Brooklyn Prize, presented by The Social Justice Fund in partnership with Brooklyn Org, is awarded annually to five changemakers who are dedicated to strengthening and building power within Brooklyn’s communities. Leaders are submitted for consideration through a public nomination process.
All nominees are then invited to complete an application to tell us more about themselves and their work. Interviews will be conducted with select semi-finalists, and winners will be chosen by a Selection Committee of distinguished Brooklynites. The $20,000 prize is awarded without restrictions, in honor of winners’ contributions to the borough in the pursuit of racial and social justice.
Nominations for the 2026 Just Brooklyn Prize are open! Frequently Asked Questions: Nominations are open to the public between January 15 – February 28, 2026. Once the nomination period closes, all nominated individuals will be contacted via email with an invitation to complete a written application to tell us about themselves and their work.
Applications will be reviewed by Brooklyn Org, and semi-finalists will be selected for an interview. A subset will be shared with the Just Brooklyn Prize committee who will determine the five winners. The prize is for leaders who have made noteworthy contributions to Brooklyn's communities.
Leaders from across all sectors are eligible. Yes, anyone can nominate themself for The Just Brooklyn Prize. Simply fill out the nomination form with your own name and information.
Type of nomination (self-nomination or nominated by others) will not be considered in decision-making. Can I nominate more than one person? Yes, there is no restriction on how many people you can nominate.
Please fill out a separate form for each nominee. Will it benefit nominees to be nominated more than once? No; the number of nominations will not be considered for any decision-making.
Please only submit one nomination per person. Do I need to be nominated to be considered? Yes, to be considered, individuals must be nominated before the deadline of January 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
You may nominate yourself. Do nominees need to fill out an application to be eligible to win? Yes, all nominees must complete their application to advance in consideration for the prize.
An application form will be sent to all nominees via email after the nomination period closes. Do winners need to live in Brooklyn? You do not need to live in Brooklyn to apply, but we will be prioritizing those who live and work in Brooklyn.
Are there restrictions on how the money can be spent? No, the prize money is unrestricted, however we will follow up with winners to understand how funds were used or plan to be used. Is the prize taxable income?
Prizes are subject to taxes. Please refer to your tax advisor on how to report the grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations working to support economic mobility and address racial gaps in education, health, and wealth in Brooklyn. Specific eligibility may vary by initiative (e. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., $25,000 for specific initiatives). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Social Justice Fund is funded by Clara Wu Tsai (Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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