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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Capacity Building

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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
Oklahoma Arts and the Military Grants
$5,000
Oklahoma Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support for arts programs that engage military-connected individuals, including active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, to promote community ties and enhance their quality of life through creative expression.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Open Educational Resources Grant Program
Contact for amount
New Mexico University of New Mexico
State

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This program provides funding and support for University of New Mexico faculty to create, adapt, or adopt open educational resources, helping to reduce textbook costs and enhance student learning.

Education
Individuals
Knight Foundation Fund Grant
$100,000
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Gary, Indiana, to support community revitalization projects that enhance downtown areas, promote economic development, and improve civic engagement.

Community Development
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
Neighborhood Greening Grants Program
$2,000
Syracuse Parks Conservancy
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to community groups in Syracuse for projects that enhance local parks and recreational areas through volunteer-led initiatives.

Community Development
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
Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Grant Program
Contact for amount
Walter S. & Evan C. Jones Testamentary Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support for educational, medical, human services, and community development projects in Lyon, Coffey, and Osage counties in Kansas.

Health
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
Farmworkers Advancement Program (FAP) Grant for Program
$1,000,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that support California farmworkers by offering essential skills training, job placement assistance, and wraparound services to help them advance in their careers.

Workforce Development
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