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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Capacity Building

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ACLS Digital Justice Seed Grants
$25,000
American Council of Learned Societies
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 20, 2025

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to humanities scholars and projects that focus on the histories and interests of marginalized communities, promoting innovative digital methods and community engagement.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and other legal entities focused on advancing racial equity and improving the well-being of vulnerable children and families through community-driven solutions in the U.S. and select international regions.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community-Partnered Nursing Research Centers (P20 Clinical Trial Optional)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nursing schools and community organizations to collaborate on research projects that address health challenges and improve well-being in local populations.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Improving Actionable Biomarker Testing Through Technology-Enabled Solutions
$250,000
Pfizer Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides funding to U.S. healthcare organizations to improve the quality and efficiency of biomarker testing in cancer care through innovative technology and quality improvement projects.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Early Learning Facilities Program
Contact for amount
Washington State Department of Commerce (Early Learning Facilities Program)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible early learning facilities, including nonprofits and local governments, to expand and maintain licensed child care spaces for low-income families in Washington State.

Education
State governments
Opportunity Endowment Fund
$25,000
East Tennessee Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and public organizations in East Tennessee to strengthen their operational capacity and foster collaboration on projects that address community needs and promote prevention initiatives.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
Our Legacy Fund
Contact for amount
McKean County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities in McKean County that are working on effective solutions to local issues, promoting social change, equity, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Mentored Pilot Grant
$5,000
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This grant provides $5,000 to support research projects in orthotics and prosthetics, aimed at trainees and clinicians working under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Health
Individuals
AGRI Livestock Investment Grant
$25,000
Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 13, 2025

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers for improving and modernizing their operations through infrastructure and equipment investments.

Agriculture
Individuals
AmplifyMass Program for Academic or Startup Company Projects
$300,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based clean technology startups and academic institutions for projects that advance innovations in areas like high performance buildings, clean transportation, offshore wind, and net zero grid technologies.

Energy
Small businesses
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
Trinity Trust Community Response Grants
$10,000
Humboldt Area Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Trinity County, California, for urgent projects that foster collaboration, engage community members, and enhance local leadership and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NC IDEA ENGAGE Grant Program
$5,000
NC IDEA
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to individuals and organizations in North Carolina to create and support diverse entrepreneurial programs and events that foster community engagement and collaboration.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Modern Equipment for Shared-use Biomedical Research Facilities: Advancing Research-Related Operations (S15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$350,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2026

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. academic and nonprofit research institutions for acquiring advanced equipment that modernizes shared-use biomedical research facilities and enhances their operational efficiency.

Science and Technology
State governments
Solid Waste Management Grants
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public bodies, academic institutions, and Native American Tribes to deliver technical assistance and training for improving solid waste management and reducing environmental pollution in rural communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
RESTORE Colorado Program
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions to implement large-scale habitat restoration projects across Colorado, focusing on ecological health, wildlife habitat enhancement, and climate resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
MSHF Healthy Impact Grants
$25,000
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska, to implement projects that improve health and wellness for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory Coordinating Center (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$1,900,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will coordinate and advance the use of artificial intelligence and technology in aging research, particularly in addressing Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.

Health
State governments
Oklahoma Arts and the Military Grants
$5,000
Oklahoma Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that create arts initiatives for military personnel, veterans, and their families, promoting engagement and support through creative activities.

Arts
Nonprofits