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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Capacity Building

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Emerging Leader Fellowship
$123,600
The Stoneleigh Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This fellowship provides early-career professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area with funding and support to work on projects that drive systemic change in youth justice, child welfare, education, and health.

Youth
Individuals
Health Needs for Smith County Fund
Contact for amount
Smith County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to improve public health initiatives and promote healthy lifestyles in Smith County.

Health
Nonprofits
Early Learning Facilities Program
Contact for amount
Washington State Department of Commerce (Early Learning Facilities Program)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible early learning facilities, including nonprofits and local governments, to expand and maintain licensed child care spaces for low-income families in Washington State.

Education
State governments
Volunteer Engagement Mini-Grants
$4,000
New Hampshire Volunteer NH (Volunteer NH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to enhance their volunteer programs and increase their capacity to recruit, train, and manage volunteers.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Fostering Collaboration Across Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts to Engage People with HIV Into Care
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations that deliver essential HIV-related care services to low-income individuals living with HIV in King, Snohomish, and Island counties, with a focus on improving health outcomes and addressing disparities in minority populations.

Health
State governments
Lake Placid Education Foundation Grant
$50,000
Lake Placid Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and certain government entities in the Adirondack region of New York to support educational programs, libraries, and arts initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Innovative Ideas Grant
$50,000
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities (ACDD
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative projects that enhance education, employment, community supports, or health outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities in Alabama.

Education
Nonprofits
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education โ€“ Special Projects
$167,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that address critical issues in higher education, such as integrating artificial intelligence, promoting civil discourse, reforming accreditation, and developing short-term workforce programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance fish and wildlife habitats, improve water quality, and promote outdoor recreation within the Delaware River watershed, targeting nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and Tribal organizations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Community Network Anchors (CNA-26)
$100,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to strengthen community networks that improve access to mental and behavioral health services for families and children.

Health
Nonprofits
Osteopathic Medicine Community Enhancing Grant Program
$50,000
Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Pennsylvania for projects that promote community health and education through the principles of osteopathic medicine.

Health
Nonprofits
Digitizing Utilities Prize Round 3: Resilient Grid Innovation
$200,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for interdisciplinary teams, including utilities and tech developers, to create innovative solutions that enhance the resilience and integration of the electric grid, particularly in the face of uncertainties and extreme weather events.

Energy
Nonprofits
Ohio Arts Council Capacity Building Grants
$5,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Mentored Pilot Grant
$5,000
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to support research projects in orthotics and prosthetics, aimed at trainees and clinicians working under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Health
Individuals
Cancer Research Discovery Grants
$350,000
Kuni Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative cancer research projects in Oregon and Washington, particularly those that aim to reduce health disparities and increase diversity in clinical trials.

Health
Private institutions of higher education
Fredonia Area Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Fredonia Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for charitable, scientific, or educational projects that benefit the Fredonia community, supporting initiatives that enhance local development and improvement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MIND Prize
$750,000
The Pershing Square Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides substantial funding to early-to-mid-career researchers in the U.S. focused on innovative solutions for understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia.

Health
Individuals
Jewish Life Grant
Contact for amount
Rose Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that enhance Jewish life and promote inclusivity, engagement, and social justice within the diverse Jewish communities of the Greater Denver metro area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Trinity Trust Community Response Grants
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Trinity County, California, for urgent projects that foster collaboration, engage community members, and enhance local leadership and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma Grant
$10,000
Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma (ACF of Yuma)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities, and tribal entities serving Yuma County, enabling them to enhance their capacity, deliver direct services, or undertake capital projects that address community needs.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits