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

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Knowledge For Freedom Initiative
$300,000
Teagle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 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
Grassroots Art Project Grant
$15,000
Arts Council of Fayetteville (Cumberland County)
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and educational institutions in Cumberland County to promote diverse arts and cultural programming for the local community.

Arts
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
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 initiative supports interdisciplinary research to enhance understanding of security threats and effective practices for protecting the U.S. research enterprise, targeting researchers, security professionals, and scholars.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Award
$75,000
L’Oréal U.S.A
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides funding to support postdoctoral women scientists in advancing their research and careers, while also promoting educational outreach initiatives to inspire young women and girls in STEM fields.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
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
GFO-24-612 - Depot Charging and Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure for Medium- and Heavy-Duty On-Road Zero-Emission Vehicles
$4,000,000
California Energy Commission
State

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding for public and private entities to develop charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure specifically for medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles in California.

Energy
City or township governments
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

Apr 6, 2026

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
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 research and innovative projects aimed at improving STEM education in K-12 settings, encouraging collaboration among educational institutions, non-profits, and for-profit organizations to enhance teaching and learning through emerging technologies.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial scholarships and support programs to help low-income, academically talented students succeed in STEM fields at U.S. colleges and universities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
Developmental Sciences
$600,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for researchers at U.S. institutions to conduct fundamental studies on human development across the lifespan, focusing on various cognitive, social, and biological processes.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
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