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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy

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Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grant
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Treasury (Internal Revenue Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that offer free or low-cost tax assistance and education to low-income individuals and those with limited English proficiency, helping them navigate federal tax disputes and understand their tax responsibilities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Capital Reporting Fellowship for new capital Journalists
Contact for amount
States Newsroom
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This fellowship provides early-career journalists, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, with paid reporting experience in state government to enhance coverage of critical public policy issues.

Employment Labor and Training
Individuals
Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
We Serve to Remember 9/11 Day of Service Grants
$1,000
Youth Service America (YSA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led community service projects that honor the memory of 9/11 and engage diverse young volunteers across the United States.

Youth
Nonprofits
2024 Ohio County Community Foundation Junior Grants
$500
Ohio County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2024

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations for youth-focused projects that benefit residents of Ohio County in areas such as health, education, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clifton-Fine Community Fund
$6,000
Northern New York Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Northern New York for projects that improve community well-being across various sectors, including health, education, arts, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2027

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research initiatives that aim to improve the health and well-being of Native American and Alaska Native populations through culturally relevant and community-driven interventions.

Health
State governments
Leadership Transformation Grants
Contact for amount
Kansas Leadership Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides support to Kansas organizations in the education, faith, government, or nonprofit sectors to develop leadership skills at all levels, fostering a culture of adaptability and collaboration to address community challenges.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Statewide Legislative Advocacy Training and Engagement (SLATE) Grant
$85,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations and individuals in Ohio to enhance advocacy and civic engagement for people with developmental disabilities and their families, enabling them to influence public policy effectively.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Quality of Life Grants Program
$50,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
UPWARD for Youth: Unlocking Potential with Advocacy, Resources and Development for Youth Program
$50,000
Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations that develop programs aimed at empowering youth with developmental disabilities through advocacy training and leadership development, helping them become effective self-advocates and community leaders.

Youth
County governments
2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Epilepsy Services Grant Application
$50,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and county departments in Wisconsin to improve services and resources for individuals with epilepsy and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Impact Grant
$40,000
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
H20 For Life Mini Grant
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
Connected Communities Grants
$60,000
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in South Carolina's Midlands region for innovative projects that strengthen community connections and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 2: Building Flood Resilience
$125,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant (EPA), Maryland Coastal Zone Management Award (NOAA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to implement projects that improve flood resilience and tackle the effects of climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant
$40,000
Ohio Department of Youth Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies in Franklin County to implement programs that prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system and address disparities affecting at-risk populations.

Youth
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