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Soros Justice Fellowships is sponsored by Open Society Foundations. The Soros Justice Fellowships fund outstanding individuals to undertake projects that advance reform, spur debate, and catalyze change on a range of issues facing the U.S. criminal justice system. Projects must relate to reducing incarceration or correctional control, challenging extreme punishment, and promoting fairness and accountability.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Lawyers, advocates, grassroots organizers, researchers, and others with unique perspectives. Projects can be at the local, state, and national levels, and may involve litigation, public education, coalition building, grassroots mobilization, or policy-driven research. Strong preference for projects understanding the intersection of criminal justice issues with low-income, BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQ, women and children, and other disproportionately affected communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $57,500 - $127,500 (depending on fellowship category and project duration). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Soros Justice Fellowships is funded by Open Society Foundations. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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The Open Society Foundations Grants is sponsored by Open Society Foundations. The Open Society Foundations support groups and individuals with projects to make their communities more fair, free, and harmonious, funding work in various sectors, including education and advocacy, with a focus on human rights, economic justice, and governance. They operate in over 120 countries, with a focus on Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.