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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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FY 2026 Leaders Lead On-Demand
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 5, 2026

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofits and educational institutions to create tailored exchange projects that foster professional collaboration and leadership development among emerging leaders and mid-level professionals from the U.S. and other countries.

International Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Rainforest Reporting Grant
Contact for amount
Pulitzer Center
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for journalists to undertake impactful reporting on critical environmental and social issues affecting tropical rainforests in the Amazon, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Environment
Individuals
2027 ArtSTART
$5,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support for new and emerging arts organizations in Ohio to implement short-term artistic projects that engage and benefit their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Knowledge For Freedom Initiative
$300,000
Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This initiative provides funding to colleges and universities to create summer seminars that engage underserved high school students in college-level humanities studies, fostering their college readiness and civic responsibility.

Humanities
Private institutions of higher education
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant
$300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding and support to social enterprises that are ready to scale and create significant social or environmental change, focusing on organizations with proven impact and strong leadership.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
The Research on Research Security Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research initiatives that enhance the understanding of security threats in academic and scientific environments, targeting institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit entities capable of conducting rigorous studies in this emerging field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ZAA Conservation Initiatives Grants
$5,000
Zoological Association of America
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This grant provides funding for conservation projects focused on protecting endangered species and their habitats, particularly for lesser-known species, through research and community-led initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Marian R. Stuart Grant
$20,000
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 10, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides $20,000 to early career psychologists for innovative projects that integrate mental and physical health to improve public health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Diversity Pathway Intervention Grant Program
$300,000
AccessLex Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 29, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This program provides financial support for initiatives that help underrepresented college students and graduates prepare for law school and succeed in the legal profession.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Open Call Research Grants
$50,000
The Froebel Trust
Private

Application Deadline

May 22, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports original research projects that promote Froebelian principles in early childhood education, focusing on the importance of relationships in learning for children from birth to eight years.

Education
Nonprofits
Spark Good Local Grants
$5,000
Walmart
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community-focused projects that address specific needs in the areas surrounding Walmart stores and facilities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Technical Assistance Programs (NTAP) Cooperative Agreements
$8,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to national organizations that will deliver tailored technical assistance to health centers across the U.S. to improve primary health care delivery and operational efficiency.

Health
State governments
NSF STEM K-12
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports a wide range of projects aimed at improving STEM education and learning outcomes in schools and informal settings across the United States, targeting institutions, organizations, and individuals involved in education and research.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cancer Prevention in Maine
$40,000
Maine Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for organizations in Maine to implement evidence-based cancer prevention initiatives targeting key risk factors and underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
National Environmental Education and Training Program
$4,740,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to develop and implement environmental education programs that enhance public understanding and promote stewardship of environmental issues.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative healthcare projects that improve patient care and safety, particularly for underserved communities, by addressing critical health challenges and promoting measurable outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Emerging Scholars in Family Planning Grant
$7,500
Society of Family Planning
Private

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to graduate-level trainees and early-career scholars in the U.S. to conduct research on abortion and contraception, fostering a diverse and inclusive family planning research community.

Health
Individuals
Oral Health Access and Workforce Development
Contact for amount
Delta Dental Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government agencies, and educational institutions in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and North Carolina that are working to improve oral health access and equity, particularly for individuals with disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Growing Research Access for Nationally Transformative Economic Development
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based organizations, including universities and nonprofits, to improve the infrastructure and administrative systems that support research activities, fostering a more competitive and equitable research environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
HARMONY: Human-Centric Analytics for Resilient & Modernized Power sYstems
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Energy (National Energy Technology Laboratory)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for U.S. academic and nonprofit research institutions to develop innovative analytics and tools that enhance the resilience and decision-making capabilities of the modern electric grid in response to various threats.

Energy
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education