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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy

Explore 233 grant opportunities

Versafund Grant Program
$40,000
Versacare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This funding program provides financial support for projects aligned with the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, targeting K-12 schools and innovative initiatives across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and select regions.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This award provides $5,000 to local changemakers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who are implementing innovative projects to address significant social challenges in the community.

Community Development
Individuals
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
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grants
$35,000
Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in specific Iowa counties to support initiatives in social issues, education, family life, community betterment, and health and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Visionary Grants
$20,000
American Psychological Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports graduate students and early career researchers in developing innovative psychological projects that address critical social issues affecting vulnerable populations.

Health
Individuals
Wellik Foundation Spring Grant
Contact for amount
The Wellik Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to Arizona-based nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to support projects that enhance the western lifestyle and address community needs in Wickenburg, including education, healthcare, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
Fondation Centre Pompadour Grant
$30,000
Fondation Centre Pompadour
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This grant provides funding for individuals or teams worldwide to support feminist projects that promote gender equality and challenge discrimination across various fields such as science, art, and culture.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and planning projects that improve governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region, encouraging collaboration between academic institutions and community organizations.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The Gina Ogden Curatorial Scholarship
$3,000
Gina Ogden Curatorial Scholarship Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This scholarship provides funding for early-career researchers and therapists to explore holistic approaches to sexuality through research and therapeutic practices at the Kinsey Institute.

Health
Individuals
Caregiver Supports and Opportunities for Early Learning
$800,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports programs in Philadelphia that provide essential resources and learning experiences for pregnant and parenting families with young children, particularly those from underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
New Jersey State Navigator Grant Program
$5,000,000
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in New Jersey that provide free assistance to residents seeking health coverage through the state's marketplace, particularly targeting underserved communities and ensuring access to necessary resources and information.

Health
Nonprofits