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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Community Development

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Dane G. Hansen Foundation Community Grants
Contact for amount
Smith County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to various organizations in north-central and northwest Kansas for projects that enhance community life in areas like education, health care, and the arts, with a focus on community involvement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
FY 2021 - 2023 Economic Development RNTA
$500,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Department of Commerce)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and technical assistance projects that aim to boost job creation and economic development in distressed communities across the U.S. and its territories.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Keweenaw Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Keweenaw Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to various organizations in Michigan's Copper Country to address community needs, including historical preservation, environmental sustainability, and youth services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Fund Grant Program
$2,500
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Cattaraugus County to address pressing community needs across various program areas, with a focus on impactful projects rather than ongoing operational costs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fall Community Impact Grant Fund
Contact for amount
Russell County Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, schools, government entities, and religious groups in implementing projects that meet community needs within the designated areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY24 General Letter of Inquiry
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations seeking financial support for projects that do not fit within existing grant programs, requiring a preliminary Letter of Inquiry for consideration.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Limited English-Speaking and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Training (DHHT) Competitive Grant Program
$450,000
Michigan State Police (Grants and Community Services Division)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Michigan-based organizations that deliver specialized training to law enforcement, enhancing their communication with limited English-speaking and Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities.

Education
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$6,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative research projects between institutions in eligible jurisdictions to strengthen STEM research infrastructure and promote workforce development.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
KDA Specialty Crop Grant Program
$100,000
Kansas Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Kansas, benefiting producers and the broader agricultural industry through marketing, research, and access expansion initiatives.

Agriculture
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Kosciusko Endowment Youth Services Grant Program
$500
Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 13, 2024

This grant provides funding for educational projects that benefit residents of Kosciusko County, with a focus on initiatives that enhance community education and support youth development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Delaware PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Program
Contact for amount
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
State

Application Deadline

Mar 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Delaware-based organizations in raising public awareness and education about the risks of PFAS contamination, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Multimodal Planning Grant Program
Contact for amount
North Carolina Department of Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding to North Carolina municipalities, counties, and universities to develop comprehensive plans that improve bicycle and pedestrian transportation, enhancing community walkability and connectivity with public transit.

Transportation
City or township governments
Community Foundation of Fort Valley Fund Grant Program
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Fort Valley Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit, faith-based, and higher education organizations implementing community outreach programs that directly benefit Fort Valley and its surrounding areas.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Cooper Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Cooper Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public schools, and governmental units in Nebraska that aim to improve community life through projects in arts, education, human services, and more, with a focus on measurable impact and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Spark Connecting Community Grant Program
$5,000
Vermont Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to grassroots initiatives in Vermont that foster community connections and social collaboration, particularly in underrepresented counties, with a focus on projects led by small organizations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Formula Funds
$25,000
Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Michigan to engage AmeriCorps members in community service activities that address critical local needs in areas such as education, health, and environmental stewardship.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tribal Colleges and Universities Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports federally recognized Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions in enhancing their STEM education and research capabilities to benefit Native students and communities.

Education
Native American tribal organizations