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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy

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The Restoration Research Award
$1,800,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2025

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This program provides funding for research aimed at improving watershed restoration practices to enhance water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, targeting both non-profit and for-profit organizations that collaborate effectively.

Environment
Nonprofits
CTIA Catalyst 2025 Grant Program
$100,000
CTIA Wireless Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to social entrepreneurs using innovative mobile technology to address societal challenges, particularly for underserved communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
International Religious Freedom Fund (I-REFF) Emergency Assistance
$4,853,409
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 16, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides emergency financial support to individuals and organizations facing persecution for their religious beliefs or for advocating for religious freedom worldwide.

International Development
Nonprofits
IRF FY25 Nigeria Strengthening Capacity of the Legal Community
$3,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Office of International Religious Freedom)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to empower Nigeria's legal community in defending religious freedom and improving access to justice for individuals facing religious persecution.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Social, Political, and Economic Inequality - Special Needs Grants
$75,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers investigating the causes and effects of social, political, and economic inequalities in the United States, focusing on various factors such as race, gender, and immigration status.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Immigration and Immigrant Integration - Presidential Awards
$50,000
The Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small research projects that explore how immigrants integrate into American society, focusing on their legal status and economic advancement.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Statement of Interest (SOI) Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. and Japanese organizations, educational institutions, and individuals to develop projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through cultural, educational, and strategic initiatives.

International Development
Individuals
Cultural Opportunity Grant Program
$2,500
Lane County Cultural Coalition
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

The Lane County Cultural Coalition in Oregon is offering Cultural Opportunity Grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 for a year, funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust, to support projects that protect and stabilize cultural resources, expand public awareness of arts, humanities, and heritage, and increase access to culture, with a focus on access, awareness, and education in Lane County.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
OSBF Racial Justice Initiative Grant
Contact for amount
Ohio State Bar Foundation (OSBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects in Ohio that aim to challenge systemic racism and promote racial equity within legal and societal institutions.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$15,000
The Endowment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in New Hanover County for initiatives that promote social equity, education, community safety, and development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Smart Justice Spark Grants
Contact for amount
Michelson 20MM Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in California that empower justice-impacted individuals through education, workforce development, and policy advocacy.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Public Policy & Education Grants
Contact for amount
John William Pope Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 2, 2027

Date Added

Apr 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support to organizations in North Carolina focused on public policy, education, human services, and the arts, with an emphasis on initiatives that promote individual freedom and community well-being.

Education
Nonprofits
Penobscot County Opioid Settlement Funds
$49,999
Penobscot County Commissioners
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to Maine-based organizations in Penobscot County for projects that aim to reduce opioid and substance use disorders through prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services.

Health
Nonprofits
Division 49 Group Psychology Grant
$2,250
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to researchers affiliated with nonprofit or educational institutions to explore innovative studies on group dynamics, leadership, and collaboration in non-clinical settings.

Health
Nonprofits
LCRF Leading Edge Research Grant Program
$150,000
Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects aimed at improving lung cancer outcomes, specifically targeting early- to mid-career researchers and post-doctoral fellows affiliated with academic or research institutions.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
$5,000
Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower youth through physical fitness, literacy, and community engagement initiatives, particularly in New England.

Youth
Nonprofits
Wayne F. Placek Grants
$15,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding initiative supports psychological research that enhances public understanding of LGBTQIA+ issues and alleviates stress within these communities, with a special focus on Black LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction
Contact for amount
Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers to study the health benefits of pet ownership and animal-assisted interventions, focusing on their positive impacts on human and animal well-being across various populations and contexts.

Health
Nonprofits
Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation Grant
$20,000
Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that foster collaboration and partnerships to create a significant impact in their communities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
The Donor Alliance Foundation Grant
$25,000
Donor Alliance Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Colorado and Wyoming that promote organ and tissue donation and transplantation, focusing on improving access and support for underinsured, rural, and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.

Health
Nonprofits