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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Capacity Building

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Capacity Buildiing For Historically Black Colleges And Universities (HBCU) Archives
$250,000
National Archives and Records Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 7, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative efforts to strengthen the archival capacity of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by enhancing their ability to preserve, access, and promote their unique collections.

Humanities
State governments
Media Literacy and Capacity Building Workshop Series
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Indonesia)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2026

Date Added

Aug 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indonesian nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to enhance the skills of journalists in media literacy, fact-checking, and investigative reporting, promoting accurate information and democratic governance.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement large-scale habitat restoration projects across Colorado, focusing on ecological health, wildlife habitat enhancement, and climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Klamath Basin Forests and Watersheds Restoration Grant
$2,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This grant provides funding for habitat restoration and conservation projects in the Klamath River Basin, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitats, and promote sustainable land management practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
$180,000
Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund
Private

Application Deadline

May 17, 2026

Date Added

Apr 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports civil society organizations in the Caribbean to conduct a comprehensive assessment of biodiversity conservation efforts, share lessons learned, and foster collaboration among stakeholders.

Environment
Nonprofits
Maternal Health Emergency Management Training (MHEMT)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that develop training programs for healthcare providers and emergency responders to improve the management of maternal health emergencies in low-resource settings across the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
Strengthening Institutions Program FY 2026 Competition
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Education (Office of Postsecondary Education )
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to colleges and universities that serve a high number of low-income students, helping them improve academic quality, student services, and overall institutional capacity.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fostering Collaboration Across Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs (RWHAPs) to Engage People with HIV in Care
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a technical assistance provider for coordinating efforts among various HIV/AIDS programs in eight states to engage individuals with HIV who are not currently receiving care.

Health
State governments
Technology-enabled Collaborative Learning Program
$475,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in developing technology-based training programs for healthcare providers to improve patient care and workforce capacity in underserved communities.

Health
State governments
Capacity Building Projects 2025
$10,000
University of Rochester Environmental Health Sciences Center (EHSC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations in the greater Rochester area to address environmental health disparities and build community capacity through practical projects.

Capacity Building
County governments
Increase the Supply of Housing Units in Michigan
$100,000
Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 10, 2024

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is offering Housing Solutions Grants to increase the supply of housing units across various price points in Charlevoix County, Michigan. This initiative directly aligns with C3F's mission to address critical community needs, specifically focusing on housing choice and supporting mixed-income neighborhoods. The grants aim to remove barriers at the predevelopment stage of housing projects and leverage partnerships to maximize impact. The target beneficiaries for these grants are year-round residential occupants in Charlevoix County, with a particular focus on maintaining affordability for a portion or all of the housing units. The impact goal is to increase the overall supply of diverse housing options, ensuring that development is compatible with local goals and objectives. The program prioritizes projects that contribute to the long-term affordability and availability of housing in the area. The C3F's Housing Solutions Fund focuses its resources on pre-development activities and capacity-building efforts for housing organizations. This strategic focus is designed to address fundamental challenges that hinder housing development. By supporting these early stages, the foundation aims to create a stronger pipeline of viable housing projects, reflecting a theory of change that early intervention and foundational support lead to greater housing availability. Expected outcomes include a measurable increase in the number of housing units available in Charlevoix County, catering to a range of price points. Successful projects will demonstrate sustained affordability for residents and contribute to the creation of inclusive, mixed-income communities. The grant program seeks to foster collaboration among housing stakeholders and streamline the development process, ultimately leading to a more robust and equitable housing market.

Housing
Nonprofits
FY 2026 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI Fellowship)
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions to create leadership development programs for young African leaders, fostering collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Sub-Saharan Africa.

International Development
Nonprofits
21st Century California School Leadership Academy, Cohort 3
$3,000,000
California Department of Education (CDE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to California-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to enhance school leadership through professional development and support for principals and school leaders across the state.

Education
Nonprofits
Global Rapid Response Fund for Advancing Fundamental Freedoms
$9,569,050
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working globally to protect and promote fundamental freedoms and democratic values through rapid response initiatives in times of crisis or political change.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Certified Medical Education (CME)/Continuing Education (CE) Grant Funding
Contact for amount
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., division of VISTAKON®
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations that provide accredited medical education to healthcare professionals, ensuring their programs meet ethical standards and enhance professional development in specific therapeutic areas.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Mid-Atlantic Environmental Justice Fund 2025
$100,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 14, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations in the Mid-Atlantic region to implement sustainable forestry initiatives that promote environmental justice, improve public health, and create green job opportunities in disadvantaged areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Bolstering East Africas Investigative Journalism Ecosystem
$986,500
DOS-KEN (U.S. Mission to Kenya)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2024

Date Added

Jun 14, 2024

The U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Public Diplomacy Section (PDS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program to support investigative journalism and practices that aim to build up Nairobi as a hub for public interest journalism. This program will focus on teaching investigative journalism techniques to professional and citizen journalists, civil society members, and others, with an emphasis on how to identify inauthentic behavior and the application of artificial intelligence in online publications. The program must include designing an investigative journalism curriculum, developing materials, virtual exchanges, training, and mentoring. The program should include a structured fellowship program which would host and support participants conducting investigative projects. Finally, the program should lead to the creation of an independent Center for Investigative Reporting in Kenya and an institutional sustainability strategy. Funds are authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act. Applicants may apply on GRANTS.gov and/or via e-mail to NairobiGrants@state.gov under the announcement title Bolstering East Africas Investigative Journalism Ecosystem, DOS-NBO-PDS-FY24-005.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Enhancing sustainable and integrated health, strategic information, and laboratory systems for quality comprehensive HIV services through technical assistance to the Republic of Rwanda under the President's 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 various organizations working to strengthen Rwanda's health systems and improve comprehensive HIV services through technical assistance and capacity building.

Health
State governments
2024 National Incident-Based Reporting System
$200,000
Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 13, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The City of St. Petersburg's Arts and Culture Grant provides operating funds to eligible non-profit organizations whose primary mission is arts or culture programming. This initiative aligns with the Mayor’s Pillars for Progress, which emphasize arts and culture, education, and youth opportunities. The grant seeks to support organizations that enrich the vibrant cultural landscape and serve the diverse citizens of St. Petersburg, fostering both established artistic expressions and new or emerging talent. The overarching mission is to enhance community well-being through accessible and inclusive cultural experiences. The target beneficiaries are non-profit arts and culture organizations that provide programming and services to the residents of St. Petersburg. The grant aims to support these organizations in their efforts to contribute to the city's cultural vitality. The impact goals include sustaining existing cultural institutions, encouraging innovation in artistic expression, and promoting intentional inclusivity throughout the city's arts and culture scene. This contributes to the city's strategic priority of cultural enrichment and community development. The grant prioritizes organizations that demonstrate a commitment to serving St. Pete residents, providing more than 50% of their programming and attendance within the city. It also focuses on organizations with a proven track record, having been in existence and providing services for at least one year. Furthermore, the grant encourages organizations to foster new artistic expressions and ensure inclusivity in their programming, aligning with the city's broader vision of a dynamic and diverse cultural environment. Expected outcomes include a stronger, more diverse, and more accessible arts and culture sector in St. Petersburg. Measurable results will be tied to the continued operation and growth of grant-funded organizations, the expansion of cultural programming, increased attendance, and the engagement of diverse communities. The grant's theory of change posits that by providing operational funding to qualifying arts and culture organizations, the city can directly contribute to a thriving cultural ecosystem that benefits all residents and visitors, reinforcing the Mayor's Pillars for Progress.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force National Training Program
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver specialized training and resources to law enforcement and affiliated agencies focused on investigating and preventing technology-facilitated crimes against children.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education