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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Income Security and Social Services

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps VISTA Program
Contact for amount
AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in their efforts to combat poverty through community empowerment and sustainable solutions in areas such as economic opportunity, education, and environmental stewardship, with a focus on advancing racial equity and serving underserved communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Samuel F. Atkins and Barbara H. Atkins Memorial Fund
$5,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist low-income individuals and families with basic needs while also promoting animal welfare in the Boreal Waters Community Foundation area.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
National Communication System for Runaway and Homeless Youth Program
$1,800,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations that create a nationwide communication system to assist runaway and homeless youth and their families with crisis intervention and support services.

Income Security and Social Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cumberland Plateau-Southern Appalachians Stewardship Fund
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in the Cumberland Plateau and Southern Appalachians to restore ecosystems, improve habitats, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions, enabling faculty-led research teams that primarily involve undergraduate students to enhance their research capabilities and experiences.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Awards for the Establishment, Improvement, and Expansion of Children's Advocacy Centers
$75,000
National Children’s Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to accredited Children's Advocacy Centers across the U.S. to improve and expand their services for children who have experienced abuse, ensuring they receive comprehensive and trauma-informed care.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
National Resource Center for Women and Retirement
$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 resources to organizations that will create tools and educational materials to improve financial literacy and prevent exploitation for women nearing or in retirement.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Healthy Eating Research Program
$50,000
Healthy Eating Research (HER)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers investigating the impact of nutrition-related policy changes on low-income families with children and young adults in the U.S., aiming to improve food security and health outcomes.

Food and Nutrition
Individuals
Community Development Block Grant
Contact for amount
City of Perris
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and projects that assist low-to-moderate income residents in Perris, focusing on services like job training, health care, and infrastructure improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Competitive Grant Program
$500,000
Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Maryland that are working to reduce overdose deaths through evidence-based prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives for individuals at risk of drug use.

Health
Nonprofits
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)
$400,000
Maryland Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This program provides funding to Maryland-based organizations and agencies that offer critical services to victims of crime, such as counseling, emergency housing, and legal assistance.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities to increase awareness and use of ABLE accounts, helping individuals with disabilities save for essential expenses without losing access to vital benefits.

Income Security and Social Services
State governments
Foster Parents Network Analytics Hub (HUB)
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to improve foster care systems nationwide by establishing a centralized analytics hub that enhances foster home capacity and placement matching for children in care.

Income Security and Social Services
State governments
Wilson Fish Bridge to Employment Program
$14,438,363
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ORR)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Apr 15, 2026

This program provides funding to public and nonprofit organizations to deliver employment services, such as job training and placement, to refugees and eligible entrants in specific states as they transition into the U.S. workforce.

Income Security and Social Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Elder Justice Innovation Grants FY2026
$500,000
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 for U.S.-based organizations to develop innovative projects that prevent and address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, ultimately enhancing the well-being of older adults.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$50,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for small-scale research projects that can be completed within two years, supporting innovative studies and methodologies in health and biological sciences by eligible institutions and organizations.

Education
State governments
New Jersey Youth Corps (NJYC)
$375,000
New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that support out-of-school youth aged 16-25 in New Jersey, helping them earn a high school diploma and gain skills for sustainable employment.

Youth
Nonprofits
Innovative Screening Approaches and Therapies for Screenable Disorders in Newborns (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in developing innovative screening methods and therapies for newborn disorders to improve early detection and treatment outcomes.

Health
State governments
Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers exploring the ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic and genomic research, encouraging innovative studies that address real-world issues in these fields.

Education
State governments
University Centers for Developmental Disabilities in Education, Research, and Service
$629,042
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to universities and affiliated organizations to enhance education, research, and community services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Income Security and Social Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education