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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy

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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
Humanities Montana Research Fellowship
$4,000
Humanities Montana
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

Humanities Montana Research Fellowship supports projects with a central focus in the humanities, a clearly defined theme, and involvement of professional humanists. Projects must include a public program, publicity, and evaluation plans where appropriate. There is a 1:1 cost-share requirement and applications involving Native American communities or cultures must demonstrate their involvement or address why they are not involved. Humanities Montana cannot fund projects focusing on personal concerns, non-public meetings, construction or operating expenses of existing organizations, lobbying or direct social action, one-sided treatment of an issue, fundraising for profit-making groups, alcoholic beverages or entertainment costs, and candidates running for political office.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Developmental AIDS Research Center on Mental Health and HIV/AIDS (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research centers focused on improving mental health and addressing health disparities related to HIV/AIDS, particularly for early-career and underrepresented researchers.

Health
State governments
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
Augusta Bar Foundation Grant Program
$5,000
Community Foundation for the CSRA
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations and government entities that provide programs for at-risk and underserved youth in the Augusta Judicial Circuit, focusing on education, mentoring, health, and self-sufficiency.

Youth
Nonprofits
GiveOrcas Grant Campaign
$25,000
Orcas Island Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public service entities, and government agencies serving the residents of Orcas Island, Washington, to enhance community-driven projects during the holiday season.

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
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Victim Fund Grant Program for Prosecution and Discretionary Projects
$75,000
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Virginia for prosecuting and addressing issues related to domestic violence, sexual violence, stalking, and family abuse, ensuring essential services for victims and affected children.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
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
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Transitional Housing Program
$400,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Illinois to create transitional housing for victims of violent crime, helping them regain stability and access essential services.

Housing
Nonprofits