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

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Sociological Initiatives Foundation Research Grant
$25,000
Sociological Initiatives Foundation (SIF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for research projects that address systemic inequalities and promote social change through community engagement and advocacy.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
BFF Legal Services Grant
$30,000
Bigglesworth Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit legal services organizations and public entities to enhance access to justice and improve civil legal aid systems.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
HIV Prevention Regional Implementation Grant
$1,290,578
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois-based agencies for implementing comprehensive HIV prevention services targeting individuals at high risk of HIV transmission or acquisition.

Health
Nonprofits
Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs
$250,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to New Zealand)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to design and implement workshops that address key challenges and opportunities in the Pacific region, focusing on leadership development, economic growth, and community resilience.

International Development
Nonprofits
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics
$3,760,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research in statistical methods and data collection techniques that benefit social, behavioral, and economic research, particularly through collaboration with federal statistical agencies.

Information and Statistics
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Transformation Grant
$300,000
Boreal Waters Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides multi-year financial support to nonprofit and public sector organizations in Minnesota and northwestern Wisconsin that are working on community-driven solutions to address systemic inequities and promote opportunity, resilience, and belonging for historically marginalized populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
U.S. Embassy Honduras FY26 PDS Annual Program Statement
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Honduras)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2026

Date Added

Apr 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and civil society groups to implement programs that strengthen U.S.-Honduras relations and promote shared values such as democracy and economic prosperity.

International Development
Nonprofits
General Grant Proposals
Contact for amount
Charles Koch Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding for innovative research projects from nonprofit organizations and accredited universities in the U.S. that align with the mission of promoting social progress and mutual benefit.

Education
Nonprofits
Pennsylvania’s Long Term Care Grant Program​
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and facilities in Pennsylvania to implement innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and care for residents in long-term care settings.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Select Student Support Services (4S) Application
$150,000
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Dec 29, 2023

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) is offering a grant opportunity called the Martin Luther King, Jr. - César Chávez - Rosa Parks (KCP) Initiative, Select Student Support Services (4S) funding. The 4S program is one of seven core programs under KCP and aims to develop retention programs for academically or economically disadvantaged legal residents of Michigan enrolled at 4-year public and independent educational institutions in the state. The goal of the program is to increase graduation rates by providing seed money that will stimulate institutional change and improve graduation rates of targeted students. The 4S funds will be awarded for a six-year grant cycle starting from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2029. The application must be completed in its entirety, and no modifications or deletions are allowed. The maximum length for the application is 21 pages. The grant guidance, requirements, assurances, certifications, and application can be found on the KCP website. The application process is competitive and aims to meet all legislative and state requirements for equal access and opportunity. Applicants with disabilities can contact the WD's KCP Office for assistance, and any questions regarding the application should be directed to LEO-KCPInitiative@michigan.gov.

Education
State governments
Empowered Parents In Charge (EPIC)
$350,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Jordan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Jordan that empower parents of children with disabilities by providing advocacy tools, educational resources, and promoting social inclusion.

Education
Nonprofits
Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program
$500,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Benefit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will make grants available to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged, as well as their spouses, will benefit from receiving the services provided. Each year approximately 200,000 Service members are separated from the military. Veterans and dependents report significant challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life. These grants will be awarded to eligible organizations that provide employment-based resources and tools, to help these Veterans and spouses overcome employment and financial challenges. In accordance with P.L. 116-315, 4304, VA seeks to award grants to organizations that provide multiple forms of the following services: resume assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services, or are located in states with a high rate of unemployment among Veterans, a high rate of usage of unemployment benefits for recently separated members of the Armed Forces, or a labor force or economy that has been significantly impacted by a covered public health emergency.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Fund
$2,500
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Northern Michigan that are led by or serve communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
NCAN Member Grants
$20,000
National College Attainment Network
Private

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This grant provides funding and support to organizations focused on helping individuals impacted by the justice system access and succeed in higher education, particularly those who are incarcerated or transitioning back into their communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents
$525,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing or expanding programs that help reduce reoffending among female juvenile delinquents by addressing their unique needs through direct intervention services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Majority Rules Grant Opportunity
$2,500
Unite America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonpartisan organizations and community groups for hosting educational film screenings that promote civic engagement and electoral reform.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Mississippi Humanities Council Grant : oral history grants (Fall)
$10,000
Mississippi Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY2025 Foster Care Court Improvement Program Child Welfare Grant
Contact for amount
Maryland Courts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, non-profits, educational institutions, and local courts in Maryland to improve safety, permanency, and well-being for children in the foster care system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS
$900,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ANA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Native American communities to develop sustainable economic projects, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance local infrastructure and social systems.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations