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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Capacity Building

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Child Protection Compact Annual Program Statement
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Office to Monitor-Combat Trafficking in Persons)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations working to combat child trafficking in partnership with foreign governments, focusing on prevention, protection, and prosecution efforts in targeted countries.

International Development
Nonprofits
Department of Defense HIV/AIDS Prevention Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- U.S.AMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2027

Date Added

Sep 19, 2022

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop and implement comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs for foreign military health systems, enhancing military readiness and public health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grant Program
$1,000
North Dakota Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to North Dakota artists, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions for professional development activities that enhance their skills and knowledge in the arts.

Arts
Individuals
DoW Arthritis Translational Research Award
$800,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving arthritis care and enhancing the health and readiness of military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Missouri Planning Grant
$75,000
Missouri Community Service Commission (ServMO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Jul 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Missouri-based organizations for planning and developing new AmeriCorps programs that address community needs through volunteerism and national service initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Cooperative Centers for Experimental Hematology (CCEHs) (U54- Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$3,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to research institutions for developing collaborative centers focused on advancing the study of nonmalignant hematologic diseases and enhancing access to innovative technologies and expertise in the field.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Emergency Assistance for Fundamental Freedom Defenders
$983,500
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

Aug 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides emergency assistance to individuals and organizations worldwide facing imminent threats due to their efforts in promoting and defending fundamental freedoms, such as freedom of speech and peaceful assembly.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Capacity Building for Trail Organizations Mini Grant Program
$10,000
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to enhance trail management, community engagement, and organizational capacity through various capacity-building activities and small infrastructure improvements.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Restore Colorado
Contact for amount
Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 12, 2026

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to restore and enhance critical wildlife habitats across Colorado, focusing on areas like grasslands, sagebrush rangelands, and urban spaces.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Capacity Building Grant Program
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity for economic development and address local economic challenges.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
DoW Alzheimers Transforming Care Award
$1,900,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and clinical trials aimed at improving dementia care for Service Members, Veterans, their families, and caregivers, with a focus on practical solutions that enhance quality of life and reduce caregiver burden.

Health
Nonprofits
Common Good Partnerships
Contact for amount
Kansas Leadership Center
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides leadership development resources to civically engaged organizations in Kansas, enabling them to cultivate a culture of leadership that addresses community challenges and fosters collaboration across all levels of their organization.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Air Force Office of Scientific Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 5, 2027

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support university researchers in eligible U.S. States and Territories by pairing them with experienced mentors to conduct innovative basic research that addresses the needs of the Department of Defense.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to libraries, archives, and educational institutions to recruit, train, and retain library and information science professionals, enhancing their ability to meet community information needs.

Education
Nonprofits
Fostering the Future Together: Empowering Youth for a Safe Digital World
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working in eligible countries to empower youth at risk of child labor through education, digital skills training, and online safety initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
DoW Alzheimers Transforming Research Award
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 24, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research aimed at reducing the risk and preventing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, particularly focusing on military health, traumatic brain injury, and health disparities.

Health
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2027

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborative projects among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CFMC Emergency Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation for McHenry County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in McHenry County facing urgent, unforeseen challenges that threaten their operations or mission.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Advancing Global Capacity to Detect and Respond to Fungal Diseases
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control - NCEZID)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including state and local governments and nonprofits, to enhance global efforts in detecting and responding to fungal diseases, thereby improving public health security.

Health
Nonprofits