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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Capacity Building

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Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 20, 2027

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions to enhance the security and usability of scientific research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2027

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nursing-led research centers that collaborate with community organizations to address health challenges and improve well-being through innovative, community-engaged research.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ethereum Community Hubs
Contact for amount
Ethereum Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Date Added

Nov 3, 2025

This initiative provides funding to create or expand community spaces worldwide that foster collaboration and innovation among local Ethereum enthusiasts, developers, and educators.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hunger-Free Campus Activities Grant
$100,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan's public, Tribal, and independent colleges and universities to develop sustainable solutions that combat student food insecurity and related basic needs challenges.

Food and Nutrition
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Responsive Grants Program
$20,000
The Sisters Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 11, 2026

Date Added

Jun 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public institutions working to address health and well-being challenges in underserved communities across select counties in West Virginia and Ohio.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Accelerating Research Translation
$8,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to develop and enhance their capabilities for translating academic research into practical applications that benefit society and the economy.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Frisco Waste Reduction Business Grant
$10,000
Frisco Town Government
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This grant provides financial support to small businesses, non-profits, and educational organizations in Frisco to implement innovative projects that reduce waste and promote sustainability within the community.

Environment
Nonprofits
Strengthening Ghana Health Service laboratory systems activities under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control-GHC)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to strengthen laboratory systems in Ghana, enhancing HIV testing, treatment monitoring, and data management to improve public health outcomes.

Health
State governments
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Upper Klamath Watershed Resilience
$500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations, tribal entities, and local governments in the Upper Klamath Basin to implement conservation and restoration projects that enhance watershed resilience and benefit native fish populations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
BRAIN Initiative: Production and distribution facilities for brain cell type-specific access reagents (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$2,400,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2024

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of facilities that will produce and distribute specialized brain cell access tools for neuroscience research, enabling scientists to better study and manipulate specific brain cell types.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Ohio Arts Council Capacity Building Grants
$5,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Ohio by providing financial assistance for professional development, technical assistance, and other initiatives that enhance their operational capacity and effectiveness.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$700,000
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This program provides funding to various stakeholders in Colorado's agricultural sector, including producer groups, nonprofits, and academic institutions, to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops like fruits and vegetables.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that will deliver tailored technical assistance to health centers across the U.S. to improve primary health care delivery and operational efficiency.

Health
State governments
DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA)
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Washington Headquarters Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2030

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to academic institutions focused on cybersecurity to recruit and retain a diverse workforce of skilled cyber professionals through scholarships and capacity-building initiatives.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to improve the infrastructure and administrative systems that support research activities, fostering a more competitive and equitable research environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Housing Solutions Grant
$25,000
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions in Charlevoix County to develop diverse housing options that promote mixed-income communities and align with local development goals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MSHF Healthy Impact Grants
$25,000
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska, to implement projects that improve health and wellness for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits