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

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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
Maternal Health Community Program RFGA
$61,819
Ohio Department of Children and Youth
State

Application Deadline

Sep 6, 2025

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-led initiatives in Ohio aimed at improving maternal health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations, by addressing healthcare access and social determinants of health.

Health
County governments
2024 Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund
$10,000
Maine Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Fund aims to promote equity for Native American, Latino, African, Arab, and Asian communities in Maine through leadership investment, policy change, and alleviating race-based disparities. The fund focuses on organizations with BIPOC leadership and involvement, prioritizing racial equity, health, leadership development, and economic opportunities. It offers two-year general support grants of up to $10,000 per year, with the first grants awarded in 2024. Organizations must be based in Maine and meet specific community service criteria to qualify. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: November 15th to February 15th

Community Development
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
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
U.S. Embassy The Hague PD Annual Program Statement
$50,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to the Netherlands)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Netherlands relations through cultural, educational, and collaborative initiatives, with a focus on transatlantic security and democracy.

International Development
Individuals
Community and Capacity Grants Program
$5,000
The Endowment New Hanover Community Endowment
Local

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
Smart Justice Spark Grants
$25,000
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.

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
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
2024-25 South Carolina Migrant Education Program (MEP)
$250,000
South Carolina Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to support local educational agencies and organizations in providing enhanced educational services to migratory children and youth in South Carolina, helping them achieve academic success and graduate high school.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Peace Officer Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnership Grant Program
$1,700,000
State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to law enforcement and public safety agencies in Colorado to improve the mental health and well-being of peace officers and their families through counseling, training, and community partnerships.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund for Adams, Cheshire & Savoy Public Service Award
$1,000
William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This award recognizes individuals in Adams, Cheshire, and Savoy, Massachusetts, for their outstanding contributions to community service, allowing the recipient to direct a $1,000 grant to a nonprofit of their choice.

Community Development
Individuals