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

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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
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
IUSE/Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S. higher education institutions, particularly those serving underrepresented groups, to transform engineering education by fostering innovative departmental changes and improving student professional formation.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program
$3,180,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This program provides financial support to graduate institutions in certain U.S. jurisdictions to help recruit and fund talented STEM students who received Honorable Mentions from the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Health Science Futures Mission Office Innovative Solutions Opening
Contact for amount
US Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2029

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative health research and development projects that aim to create groundbreaking technologies and solutions to improve human health, targeting a wide range of organizations including academic institutions and for-profit companies.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports researchers in utilizing existing datasets to advance the understanding of substance use behaviors and related health issues, particularly focusing on critical health disparities and innovative analytical approaches.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
YW Legacy Fund
Contact for amount
Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and institutions in Saline County, Kansas, to support programs that empower women, promote family well-being, and combat racism.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
ArtsNEXT Grant
$25,000
Ohio Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit arts organizations and educational institutions in Ohio to develop innovative and experimental arts projects that engage the community and push creative boundaries.

Arts
Nonprofits
ArtsWave Catalyzing Impact Grant
$10,000
ArtsWave
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 30, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Cincinnati-Middletown area to develop arts and cultural projects that promote community engagement, diversity, and educational enhancement.

Arts
Nonprofits
YouthBuild 2025
$2,000,000
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Dec 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Tribal entities to deliver education and job training programs for disadvantaged youth, focusing on construction skills and pathways to economic self-sufficiency.

Workforce Development
State governments
Health Equity Scholars for Action
$260,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 31, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career researchers from historically underrepresented backgrounds to conduct impactful projects that address health inequities and promote a diverse academic community.

Health
Individuals
“Change is Possible for CP” Grant Program
$20,000
United Cerebral Palsy
Private

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This grant provides funding for researchers and clinicians in the U.S. and Canada to develop innovative projects that improve care and early intervention for individuals with cerebral palsy and related neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Teach STEM Classes in Nonpublic Schools Grant
Contact for amount
New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2025

This program provides funding to public school teachers in New Jersey to teach STEM classes in nonpublic schools, enhancing access to quality STEM education for students in grades 3 through 12.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Expeditions in Computing
$15,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and their partners in conducting transformative, long-term research in computing and information science, with a focus on collaboration and broadening participation in the field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ROSES25: F.6 Science Activation Program
Contact for amount
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA Headquarters)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 12, 2025

This program provides funding to U.S.-based institutions and organizations to engage communities in NASA science, enhance STEM participation, and develop innovative educational outreach strategies.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EDU Core Research
$2,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding for researchers to explore and improve STEM education, focusing on learning environments, broadening participation, and workforce development across various age groups and settings.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations Program (FEC)
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 26, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance research collaborations among institutions in underrepresented regions, focusing on STEM advancements and workforce development through partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits