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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Community Development

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Rural Readiness Grant Program
$50,000
Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding initiative provides up to $50,000 to support capacity-building projects in rural Michigan communities, focusing on local solutions for infrastructure, housing, workforce, and other development needs.

Capacity Building
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
Dynamic and Adaptable Infrastructure for Drug Development and Outreach to Aid the Research Community in Advancing Medication Repurposing and Repositioning Efforts for Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) (U54 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 28, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources and support to academic and biotech researchers for advancing the development of existing medications to treat substance use disorders.

Health
State governments
Matching Awards Program
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Forest Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and universities in engaging underserved communities through hands-on conservation projects that benefit U.S. National Forests and Grasslands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Nevada Nonpoint Source Pollution Reduction 319(h) Grant Funding Opportunity
$500,000
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (Bureau of Water Quality Planning)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and governments in Nevada for projects that reduce nonpoint source pollution and improve water quality through watershed-based planning and implementation activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Eliminating Barriers to Entry: Water Utilities as Community Partners for Career Pipelines
$175,000
Water Research Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports water utilities in partnering with community organizations to create career pathways for underrepresented job seekers in the water sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
$7,200,000
New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

Recreation
Native American tribal organizations
Folklife and Traditional Arts Project Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that celebrate and preserve New Hampshire's folklife and traditional arts, encouraging community engagement and participation from local artists.

Arts
County governments
Year of the Book Grant Program
$25,000
Children’s Literacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to public elementary schools in Vermont and New Hampshire with high needs, aiming to improve literacy among students through books and engaging literacy activities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Clinton County Development Association (CCDA) Grant
$75,000
Clinton County Development Association
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support for economic, civic, or community development projects in Clinton County, allowing organizations to request up to $75,000 with a required 25% match.

Community Development
Nonprofits
RFSI Equipment-Only Grants
$100,000
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for New York-based agricultural producers, processors, and organizations to acquire specialized equipment that enhances food supply chain operations, excluding meat and poultry.

Agriculture
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Regional Infrastructure 2026
$981,250
Rural Maryland Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports infrastructure improvement projects in rural Maryland by enabling local governments and nonprofits to collaborate on initiatives that enhance community development and preserve rural heritage.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Cancer Prevention in Maine
$40,000
Maine Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Maine to implement evidence-based cancer prevention initiatives that target high-risk populations and promote health equity.

Safety
County governments
Small Town Grant
Contact for amount
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects in southern Minnesota that enhance community engagement, culture, education, and social well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Term Arts Education Project Grants
$15,000
South Carolina Arts Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, colleges, and government units in South Carolina to enhance arts education programs for preschool and K–12 students, particularly in underserved areas.

Education
City or township governments
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare organizations in developing innovative projects that improve patient care, promote healthy lifestyles, and address the needs of underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance (ICDVVA) Grant
Contact for amount
Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance (ICDVVA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and public agencies in Idaho to deliver essential services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and other violent crimes.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Better Together Nature Positive Innovation Grant
$100,000
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $100,000 each to innovative environmental projects in five regions, focusing on land stewardship, air quality, or water stewardship, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Helping Hand Mini Grant
$1,000
Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Rail and Transit Division
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to regional transit authorities, councils on aging, and non-profit transportation providers to enhance transportation services in rural and small urban areas.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Pickaway County Community Foundation’s Community Grant
Contact for amount
Pickaway County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in Pickaway County, Ohio, for innovative projects that improve community quality of life, especially for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits