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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Income Security and Social Services

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2026

Date Added

Aug 21, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage adults aged 55 and older in volunteer activities to address community needs across various focus areas, including education, disaster services, and healthy futures.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Evaluations of Practices for Program Integrity and Fraud Prevention
$425,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Child Care and Development Fund Lead Agencies and their research partners to evaluate and improve strategies for preventing fraud and ensuring program integrity in child care services.

Income Security and Social Services
State governments
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
Specialized Services for Abused Parents and Their Children (Demonstration Projects)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist parents and children affected by family violence, enabling them to offer counseling, advocacy, and essential services to help heal and prevent future violence.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
The Research on Research Security Program (RoRS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for interdisciplinary research aimed at enhancing the security of U.S. research by addressing threats, developing preventative strategies, and informing policy through collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and international partners.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 AmeriCorps State and National Competitive Grants
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2027

Date Added

Aug 31, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations that engage AmeriCorps Volunteers in community service projects addressing critical issues such as youth mental health, public safety, and workforce development, particularly in underserved and rural areas.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions, engaging students in hands-on research experiences while providing faculty with resources to conduct innovative clinical trials.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Carroll County Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Carroll County Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This grant provides funding for tax-exempt organizations and government entities to support community-based projects that enhance the quality of life in Carroll County, Ohio.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Core Research Grants
$200,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to explore innovative solutions addressing the changing nature of work, social and economic inequalities, and educational opportunities for diverse groups in light of recent legal changes in college admissions.

Education
Individuals
Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ORR)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2027

Date Added

Apr 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist in the safe reunification and long-term well-being of unaccompanied alien children released from federal custody to sponsors in the U.S.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
National Resource Centers
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on preventing and responding to family violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault, enabling them to develop resources, training, and technical assistance for communities nationwide.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Culturally Specific Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services
$200,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - OFVPS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 8, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to deliver culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, particularly in response to public health emergencies.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Kansas Fights Addiction Responsive Grant Program
$500,000
Sunflower Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Kansas addressing urgent needs related to substance use disorder services, ensuring they can continue or expand their critical work in combating addiction.

Health
Nonprofits
The Awesome Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
The Awesome Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This program provides $1,000 micro-grants to individuals and groups for creative and innovative projects that positively impact their communities.

Community Development
Individuals
Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that create innovative programs or services for children under 18 with special needs, acute illnesses, or chronic disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2027

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative and high-risk research projects in biomedical and behavioral sciences, encouraging early-stage investigators and organizations to explore new ideas that could significantly advance human health.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
MSHF Healthy Impact Grants
$25,000
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska, to implement projects that improve health and wellness for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund
Contact for amount
Mississippi Attorney General's Office (AGO)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Mississippi for projects aimed at combating the opioid epidemic and addressing its harmful effects on residents.

Health
Nonprofits
General Departmental Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (GDSRAE)
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to implement educational programs that promote abstinence and healthy decision-making among youth in areas with high rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

Income Security and Social Services
State governments