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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Students and Young Adults Career Awareness and Training Grants
$600,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts that aim to improve career awareness and training for students and young adults from underrepresented communities in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
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
Community Action Plan Micro-Grant
$5,000
City of Bowling Green
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individuals and community groups in Bowling Green, Ohio, for small-scale projects that enhance public spaces, promote community engagement, and align with local development goals.

Community Development
Individuals
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
Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 25, 2024

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to improve STEM education through innovative teaching methods, faculty development, and institutional reforms.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hillman Innovations in Care Grant Program
$250,000
The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for innovative nursing-led healthcare projects that improve health outcomes for marginalized communities in the U.S.

Health
Nonprofits
Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trials Optional)
$600,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in planning cancer prevention and control clinical trials by providing resources to gather essential data for future studies aimed at improving public health outcomes.

Health
State governments
ABMS Research and Education Foundation Grant
$75,000
American Board of Medical Specialties Research and Education Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 20, 2025

This grant provides funding for research projects that improve medical specialty certification practices, aiming to enhance healthcare quality and accountability across the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System
$100,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct rigorous studies on the effects of specific policies and practices within the criminal justice system, such as policing and incarceration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Private institutions of higher education
Research Experiences for Undergraduates
$155,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 19, 2026

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This program provides funding for colleges and universities to engage undergraduate students in hands-on research experiences across various scientific fields, with a focus on supporting those from underrepresented backgrounds and institutions with limited STEM opportunities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
International Research Experiences for Students
$750,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 26, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This program provides funding for U.S. colleges and universities to support undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields to conduct research abroad in collaboration with international mentors.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind; Assistance Listing Number 84.160D
$450,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations and institutions to train interpreters who assist individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or DeafBlind, enhancing their communication access and employment opportunities.

Education
State governments
Grants for Change Program
$45,000
Maine Initiatives
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides over $1.5 million in unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that are led by and serve Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, focusing on dismantling racial injustice and promoting racial justice initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits