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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy

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Geographic Enrichment Grant
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Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits, government units, and educational institutions that address community needs in Beaver Island, Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan, Michigan.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Education M-Pact Fund
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Moody Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Texas that focus on improving early childhood education and postsecondary success for low-income or at-risk students.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Responsive, Accountable Local Government in Philadelphia Grant Program
$2,500,000
William Penn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Philadelphia that aim to improve civic engagement and strengthen the relationship between residents and local government.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Choice-Making Among Youth (Birth-14): A Foundation for a Self-Determined Life
$300,000
Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that aim to improve choice-making skills for children with developmental disabilities, ages birth to 14, along with their families and caregivers, to promote self-determination and autonomy.

Education
Nonprofits
Erickson Discovery Grant
$5,000
Penn State University
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support for Penn State undergraduate students to pursue independent summer projects in various fields, fostering creativity and academic exploration.

Education
Private institutions of higher education
Illinois Family Planning Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

Health
Nonprofits
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC): National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to organizations conducting research and training to improve support and services for parents with disabilities, helping them navigate their parenting roles effectively.

Science and Technology
State governments
IAAQLI Health and Wellness Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing culturally responsive mental health care and wellness programs for African American communities in Indianapolis, focusing on maternal health, child wellness, and male emotional well-being.

Health
Nonprofits
Sickle Cell Clinic Expansion and Enhancement Program Competitive
$80,000
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Michigan-based hematology clinics, emergency departments, and universities to improve care and services for individuals with sickle cell disease.

Health
Nonprofits
Pet-Inclusive Rental Housing Research
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Human Animal Bond Research Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at improving access to pet-friendly rental housing in the U.S., targeting academic researchers, policy experts, and community organizations to explore the benefits and challenges of such housing policies.

Housing
Nonprofits
Untold Stories Grants
$5,000
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering the Untold Stories Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to institutions in Coles County that aim to preserve, educate, and disseminate stories of historically underrepresented individuals, thereby promoting racial equity and social justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Research Grants on Reducing Inequality
$600,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research aimed at understanding and reducing inequality in outcomes for young people aged 5 to 25 in the U.S., particularly focusing on disparities related to race, economic status, and other marginalized identities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
William T. Grant Foundation’s Institutional Challenge Grant
$650,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports university and community partnerships focused on reducing youth inequality through collaborative research and institutional change in areas like education, justice, and mental health.

Education
Nonprofits
Rare Diseases Are Not Rare! 2025 Challenge
$3,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This competition invites artists, researchers, and advocates to create innovative media that raises awareness and promotes collaborative treatment strategies for the millions affected by rare diseases in the U.S.

Health
Individuals
Division 49 Group Psychotherapy Grant
$2,250
American Psychological Foundation (APF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative research in group psychotherapy, targeting projects that explore therapeutic approaches and their effectiveness in naturalistic settings, particularly for early career psychologists and diverse applicants.

Health
Nonprofits
Housing & Human Services Grant
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The City of Pleasanton
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit and community organizations in Pleasanton to address critical housing and human service needs, focusing on affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and essential services for low-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Targeted Capacity Expansion Special Projects
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Substance AbU.S.e and Mental Health Services Adminis)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and agencies to enhance treatment and recovery services for individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders, particularly in underserved areas.

Health
State governments
State-Level Systemic Change
$100,000
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working to create systemic change in areas such as democracy, environment, public education, and social and economic justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Jewish Life Grant
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Rose Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community initiatives that enhance Jewish life and promote inclusivity, engagement, and social justice within the diverse Jewish communities of the Greater Denver metro area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
LEAP Student Grant Program
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The Law, Ethics & Animals Program
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides funding to Yale University students for innovative research and creative projects that address important issues related to the welfare and protection of non-human animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals