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Explore 6,313 grant opportunities available for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Program
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Illinois to develop and implement projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in local watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
Gulf Hypoxia Program Priority Watershed Implementation Grant
$336,700
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and entities in Illinois for implementing agricultural practices that reduce nitrate pollution in surface waters, ultimately improving water quality and public health.

Environment
Individuals
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Threatened and Endangered Species - Bureau wide
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at protecting and recovering endangered and threatened species and their habitats across the Bureau of Land Management's jurisdiction.

Natural Resources
State governments
AGRI Works Grant Program
$75,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government units, and educational institutions in Minnesota to promote agricultural, horticultural, and rural community development through research, education, and marketing initiatives.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
2026 National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
$500,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for innovative projects that utilize community tree resources to address economic, health, and environmental challenges.

Community Development
State governments
Osteosarcoma Institute Grant Program
$800,000
The Osteosarcoma Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2027

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding for innovative research and clinical trials aimed at improving treatment options and survival rates for patients with osteosarcoma, targeting researchers and institutions dedicated to advancing cancer therapies.

Health
Nonprofits
Adult Education and Literacy Grant Program
$316,271
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer adult education and literacy services in specific counties of Illinois, helping adults improve their literacy, gain employment skills, and support their children's education.

Education
Nonprofits
Freedom Shield: Global Forced Labor Import Prohibition Initiative
$18,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to a wide range of organizations working to combat forced labor in global supply chains.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Technical Assistance Center
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to support technical assistance for improving maternal health outcomes across all states, territories, and tribal communities in the U.S.

Health
Nonprofits
Energy Matching Funds Program
$155,000,000
Wyoming Energy Authority
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

Energy Matching Funds supports Wyoming-based research, pilot, demonstration, and commercial deployment projects that address state energy needs and can provide matching funds.

Energy
Individuals
Uncle Kory Foundation Seed Grant Program
$50,000
The Uncle Kory Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding for researchers conducting innovative, early-stage studies focused on brain cancer to help generate preliminary data and advance promising projects toward future funding.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 5, 2027

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible higher education institutions in specific U.S. states and territories to enhance their research capabilities in science and engineering relevant to national defense and security.

Capacity Building
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Home Visiting Research, Improvement, Sustainability and Evaluation Center (HV-RISE)
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 23, 2027

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $5 million to organizations that improve home visiting services for families, focusing on research, practice enhancement, and evaluation of effective approaches.

Health
State governments
Catalyst Award
$50,000
American Lung Association
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to early-career researchers focused on innovative studies related to lung disease and biology, helping them advance toward independent research careers.

Health
Individuals
Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant
$300,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the training and retention of paraprofessionals who support students with disabilities in Illinois schools by providing professional development resources and learning opportunities.

Education
Independent school districts
Early Warning and Response in Nigeria
$1,973,359
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and civil society groups working to prevent and respond to anti-Christian violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt through early warning systems and improved government coordination.

Safety
Nonprofits
Foundation for Graphic Communication Education Grant Program
$7,500
The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to educators and students in graphic communications programs for equipment purchases, student travel to industry events, and instructor continuing education to enhance learning and career opportunities in the field.

Education
Individuals
Public Health and Public Policy Research Award
$50,000
American Lung Association
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports researchers focused on improving lung health through innovative public health policies and programs related to air quality, tobacco control, and health disparities.

Health
Individuals
Scholarships for Students at 1890 Institutions (1890 Scholarships)
$5,557,890
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This program provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students at historically Black colleges and universities focused on food and agricultural sciences, aiming to develop a skilled workforce in these fields.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy Grant
$186,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to support the professional development and leadership training of special education administrators in Illinois, enhancing their skills and resources to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

Education
Independent school districts

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