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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity Grants
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help individuals from underserved communities access training and career opportunities in Massachusetts' growing clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
ACLS Digital Justice Development Grants
$100,000
American Council of Learned Societies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to humanities scholars and projects that focus on advancing digital tools and methods to engage with the histories and interests of marginalized communities, promoting inclusivity and sustainability in digital scholarship.

Capacity Building
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
AAUW Community Action Grants
$75,000
American Association of University Women
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and educational institutions in the U.S. that create innovative programs to empower K-12 girls, particularly from underrepresented communities, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Pathways to Prosperity Individualized Training Pathway Competitive Grants in Minnesota
$500,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Minnesota to support adult residents facing employment barriers by offering training and resources for high-demand jobs, with a focus on promoting racial and economic equity.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
U.S. Mission to the United Nations – Geneva Small Grants Program
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to United Nations)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2020

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in international settings, focusing on themes like human rights, global health, and climate action, and is open to non-profit organizations, think tanks, and educational institutions operating in Geneva or internationally.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Imagined in Cambridge-Social Innovation Award
$5,000
Cambridge Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to emerging social innovators in Cambridge who are developing creative projects to address pressing community challenges and improve the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Individuals
Major Research Instrumentation Program
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in the U.S. to acquire or develop advanced scientific instruments that enhance research capabilities across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Health Equity Data Access Program (HEDAP)
$90,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Medicare, Medicaid Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding for researchers to access restricted health data to study and address health disparities affecting minority and underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
America250 Grant
$2,500
Georgia Humanities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Georgia to create public humanities projects that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on themes like liberty, equality, and democracy.

Arts
Nonprofits
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Albertine Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Albertine Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in France and the United States for innovative music projects that promote collaboration and cultural exchange between French and American artists, particularly in jazz and classical genres.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Transitions To Work (YTTW)
$12,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This program provides funding to support high school juniors, seniors, and out-of-school youth in New Jersey as they transition into high-skill, high-wage employment through career exploration, training, and partnerships with apprenticeship sponsors.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
STEG Small Research Grants
$25,000
Centre for Economic Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects focused on structural transformation and economic growth in low- and middle-income countries, particularly addressing issues like gender, inequality, and the impact of technology on labor markets.

International Development
Individuals
Biological Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers with a Ph.D. to conduct innovative studies on human and primate evolution, biological diversity, and the interplay of biology and culture, while promoting broader societal impacts and ethical considerations.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Engaged Research (CEnR) Pilot Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 for faculty members at select Maryland universities to collaborate with community organizations on innovative research projects that address public health challenges and aim for measurable outcomes within a year.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Arts & Culture Competitive Grant
$15,000
Community Foundation of South Alabama
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits in southern Alabama that provide high-quality arts education and cultural experiences, particularly for K-12 students and underprivileged communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Assessing the Feasibility of Incorporating Mechanisms in Multisite Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions on Whole Person Health Restoration (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports multisite studies that explore how mind and body interventions, like meditation and yoga, can improve overall health and emotional well-being, emphasizing the importance of understanding the mechanisms behind these effects.

Health
State governments
Employment Pathways Technical Assistance (EPTA) grant for Program Year 2025-26 (PY 25-26)
$1,500,000
California Employment Development Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will offer technical assistance and evaluation services to programs helping young adults, veterans, justice-involved individuals, and English Language Learners in California's workforce development system.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Field Initiated Projects Program: Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI) -Research
$250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to minority-serving institutions to conduct research that improves the lives of individuals with disabilities and enhances the institutions' research capabilities.

Science and Technology
Private institutions of higher education
Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative Award
$1,000,000
California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between community organizations and academic institutions in California to develop and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant individuals in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits