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African American Heritage Preservation Program
$250,000
Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This program provides competitive funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and individuals for the preservation and enhancement of sites significant to the African American experience in Maryland.

Humanities
Nonprofits
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of projects aimed at improving STEM education and learning outcomes in schools and informal settings across the United States, targeting institutions, organizations, and individuals involved in education and research.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Impact Fund
$50,000
Impact Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2024

This funding opportunity provides recoverable grants to legal service providers and attorneys for litigation aimed at addressing systemic injustices in economic, environmental, and social justice issues affecting marginalized communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Liberty Bank and Trust Partner to Create Small Business Loan Program
$500,000
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Boosting Business Blocks Grant
$7,000
City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides reimbursement-based financial support to collaborative groups of businesses in Cambridge, aimed at enhancing the vibrancy and economic vitality of local commercial districts through community-focused projects.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Healthy Steps April 2026 Expansion
$484,749
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 2, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to pediatric and family medical practices in New York State to implement an evidence-based program that integrates early childhood mental and physical health care for children ages 0 to 3 and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in planning cancer prevention and control clinical trials by providing resources to gather essential data for future studies aimed at improving public health outcomes.

Health
State governments
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
DoD Lupus, Idea Award
$300,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of lupus, targeting scientists and organizations dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by the disease, including military personnel and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
DoD Lupus, Transformative Vision Award
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals living with lupus, including Service Members, Veterans, and their families, by encouraging collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and lupus advocates.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Accessibility Grant
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Huntington County
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports businesses, organizations, and individuals in Huntington County to improve accessibility for people with disabilities, promoting inclusive community participation and overcoming physical barriers.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
STEP Grants
$10,000
Louisiana Economic Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Louisiana to help them expand their international trade efforts by reimbursing eligible export-related expenses.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in utilizing existing datasets to advance the understanding of substance use behaviors and related health issues, particularly focusing on critical health disparities and innovative analytical approaches.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Amber Grant for Women-Owned Business
$35,000
WomensNet
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This initiative provides financial support to women entrepreneurs by awarding monthly grants to help them launch and grow their businesses, regardless of their industry or stage of development.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Catalyst Empowerment Grant Program
$10,000
Genesis For Good Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2024

This program provides financial support and resources to small business owners in low-to-moderate income areas of Southern California to foster economic development and community impact.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Startup Runway Showcase
$10,000
Startup Runway Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2024

This program provides a pitch competition and investor introductions for women and founders of color in the U.S. with scalable startups that have a minimum viable product and some customer traction, specifically targeting those outside major startup hubs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Single-Site Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers in conducting innovative single-site clinical trials aimed at improving health outcomes related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, with a focus on addressing public health disparities.

Health
County governments
ArtsWave Catalyzing Impact Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to develop arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, diversity, and educational enhancement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Health
State governments