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

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Fair Housing Initiatives Program Education and Outreach Initiative
$1,300,000
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and fair housing groups to promote awareness of fair housing rights and combat housing discrimination through education and outreach initiatives.

Housing
Nonprofits
Increasing Access to Child Care for Families Experiencing Homelessness
$250,000
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS), Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help families experiencing homelessness access quality child care and educational programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Mitchell Freedom Family Foundation Grant Opportunity
$250
Mitchell Freedom Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to nontraditional college students, established entrepreneurs, and community advocates in El Dorado, Arkansas, who demonstrate a commitment to community service and embody the values of compassion and leadership.

Education
Individuals
Countering Transnational Repression Through Evidence-based Research
$986,679
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research initiatives aimed at understanding and combating the tactics used by foreign actors to intimidate and control diaspora communities across borders.

International Development
Nonprofits
Safety and Wellness Grant
$10,000
Rocky Mountain Power Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2024

Date Added

Feb 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities focused on improving safety and wellness through various community services, including mental health, disaster relief, and healthcare accessibility.

Safety
Nonprofits
Mississippi Humanities Council Grant : Regular 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
OVC FY 2026 Services for Victims of Technology-Facilitated Abuse
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office for Victims of Crime)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist victims of technology-facilitated abuse, such as online harassment and non-consensual image sharing, by enhancing their services and resources.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
2025 Round 2 - Ball Brothers Foundation General Grants
$100,000
Ball Brothers Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

Ball Brothers Foundation offers General Grants to support organizations operating within Indiana, with a strong focus on East Central Indiana and the Muncie/Delaware County area. These grants, ranging from $5,000 to $100,000, aim to fund capacity-building initiatives, innovative approaches for community needs, specific program/project initiatives, general operating support, and seed money for new endeavors. Grant renewed every year. Grant Round 2 Annual deadlines: September 1st (preliminary application July 15th)

Education
Nonprofits
Homes For Heroes
$750,000
Arizona Department of Veterans' Services
State

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that offer housing and comprehensive support services to homeless veterans in Arizona, aiming to reduce veteran homelessness and promote long-term stability.

Housing
Nonprofits
Social, Political, and Economic Inequality - Trustee Grants
$200,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to investigate the causes and effects of social, political, and economic inequalities in the United States, focusing on how these disparities impact various outcomes for individuals and communities.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small-scale research projects that explore the impact of race, ethnicity, and immigration status on social outcomes, aimed at fostering inclusion and diversity within communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
DRL Strengthening the Rights of Migrant Domestic Workers in Malaysia
$800,000
DOS-DRL (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 6, 2024

Date Added

Apr 24, 2024

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in strengthening the labor rights, protections, and conditions of decent work for migrant domestic workers in Malaysia.

International Development
Nonprofits
Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program
$100,000
Chesapeake Bay Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

The Healthy Environment, Healthy Communities Grant Program is a funding initiative by the Chesapeake Bay Trust that supports projects by various organizations to address environmental and public health issues through education, small-scale greening, and large-scale restoration in specific areas affected by wastewater treatment plants and energy companies.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants to Support Arts Projects for Military-Connected Individuals
$50,000
National Endowment for the Arts
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community-based arts programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of military personnel, veterans, and their families through creative engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Promoting Responsible Investment and Rights-Respecting Production Models
$2,959,500
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to promote fair labor practices and responsible investment in critical industries, enhancing workforce development and competitiveness in the U.S.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Ohio Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project (OGEPP) Proposal for FY 2026 for Law Schools or Legal Advocacy Organizations
$175,000
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 20, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to law schools and legal advocacy organizations in Ohio to help individuals with exceptional rehabilitation stories navigate the expedited pardon process and secure clemency.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Leveraging Academic Institutions and Judicial Professional Bodies to Document TNR
$1,973,359
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 20, 2026

Date Added

Jul 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and for-profit entities to collaborate on documenting and addressing cases of transnational repression through research, training, and evidence-based methodologies.

International Development
Nonprofits
Racial Equity Community Building Grant
$5,000
United Way of Kaw Valley (UWKV)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 4, 2025

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots nonprofit organizations in Douglas County, Kansas, that are led by BIPOC individuals and focused on promoting equity and community empowerment for BIPOC communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Self-Determined Health Care
$125,000
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that develop resources and strategies to empower individuals with developmental disabilities in Texas to effectively communicate their health care needs and navigate the health care system.

Health
Nonprofits
RFGA2024-022 AZ IG or NIA
$750,000
HSA - ABRC
State

Application Deadline

Sep 19, 2024

Date Added

Sep 10, 2024

The mission of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) Arizona Biomedical Research Centre (ABRC) is to identify and support innovative biomedical research to improve the health of all Arizonans. ABRC is focused on leveraging existing resources, maximizing partnerships, cultivating communication, and promoting innovation. ABRC manages multiple initiatives which are guided by input from leaders and professionals from Arizona’s universities, nonprofit research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, and patient advocacy groups. Financial Notes: Funding Source: The funding source for this Grant is the Health Research Fund (Tobacco Tax) as established by Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) §36-275 (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00275.htm) and §36-773  (https://www.azleg.gov/ars/36/00773.htm). Up to $3,500,000 per year is available for Arizona Investigator Grant (AZ IG) and New Investigator Award (NIA) applications. The maximum award for AZ IG Applications is $225,000.00 annually with a maximum project duration of three (3) years from the award date. The maximum award for NIA Applications is $75,000.00 annually with a maximum project duration of three (3) years from the award date.

Health
Private institutions of higher education