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Grants for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Explore 4,884 grant opportunities available for Private Institutions Of Higher Education

Museums for America (2026)
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums across the U.S. to enhance public engagement, lifelong learning, and collections care through innovative projects that benefit their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Cooperative Agreement for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Administrator
$231,482,876
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a single organization to manage and enhance the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, ensuring effective crisis response services across the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
ROSES25: F.19 Collaborative Opportunities for Mentorship, Partnership and Academic Success in Science
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research and mentorship projects in science, particularly aimed at enhancing participation and career development for underrepresented groups in STEM fields across diverse academic institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026)
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to libraries, archives, and related organizations in the U.S. to improve workforce development, education, and training for library and information science professionals.

Arts
Nonprofits
Laerdal Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
Laerdal Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in low-resource settings, particularly on the day of birth, with a focus on innovative interventions and strong local partnerships.

Health
Nonprofits
Museums Empowered (2026)
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums across the U.S. to improve their operations and staff skills in areas like digital technology, program evaluation, and organizational management, promoting long-term sustainability and community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
Autism Grant Program
$1,400,000
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This program provides funding to Texas-based higher education institutions for research and initiatives that improve access to effective behavioral treatments for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES25: A.6 Earth Venture Suborbital-4 Landslide Change Characterization Experiment Science Team
$3,800,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based researchers and institutions to study and model the effects of climate change on slow-moving landslides in western California and southern Alaska using advanced remote sensing and ground-based technologies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mexico)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving the legal processes and outcomes of Mexican law enforcement and prosecutorial bodies through enhanced training and capacity building.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Rio Grande Project Drought Resilience Efforts Initiative
$19,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for local, state, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to implement projects that enhance water sustainability and ecosystem health in the Lower Rio Grande region of New Mexico and Texas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program
$750,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This program provides funding for community-driven conservation projects that improve water quality and habitat in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, targeting local organizations, governments, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
ROSES25: B.6 Heliophysics Technology and Instrument Development for Science
$2,350,000
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for universities and nonprofits to develop innovative technologies and instruments that advance research in solar and space physics, supporting NASA's goals for future space exploration.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
USGS 104(b) Grant Program
$35,000
Arkansas Water Resources Center (AWRC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for faculty and student-led research projects focused on addressing water quality and supply issues in Arkansas, promoting collaboration and dissemination of findings to benefit local stakeholders.

Environment
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
“Change is Possible for CP” Grant Program
$20,000
United Cerebral Palsy
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for researchers and clinicians in the U.S. and Canada to develop innovative projects that improve care and early intervention for individuals with cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Mississippi Office of Highway Safety Public Information and Education, State Agency, and Specialized Funding Grant Program
Contact for amount
Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MOHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding to various organizations, including state agencies, nonprofits, and community groups, to implement programs that improve traffic safety and reduce roadway fatalities and injuries in Mississippi.

Transportation
County governments
Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School
$20,000,000
U.S. Department of Defense (Naval Supply Systems Command)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2030

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding opportunity invites U.S.-based nonprofit research institutions and accredited universities to propose research initiatives that enhance national security and public knowledge through unclassified basic and applied research.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
$495,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Geological Survey)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research on coastal wetland and seagrass ecology, specifically targeting member universities in California to enhance natural resource management and national security in Pacific Coast ecosystems, particularly in the Mariana Archipelago.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Tennessee Believes Grant
$390,000
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee colleges and universities to create and improve inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clark County Outside Agency Grant
$75,000
Clark County Social Services (CCSS)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Clark County, Nevada, for community-based projects that enhance self-sufficiency, foster community cohesion, and address unmet needs among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wild Wonder Micro Grant Program
$1,250
Wild Wonder Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This grant provides funding for individuals and organizations to promote nature journaling projects that engage and educate underserved communities, fostering a deeper connection to the environment through art and science.

Education
Individuals

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