Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy
Explore 302 grant opportunities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

