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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
$525,000
US Department of Defense (Office of Naval Research)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support research initiatives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions, enhancing their capabilities in science and technology relevant to the Navy's operations while promoting student engagement in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and planning projects that improve governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region, encouraging collaboration between academic institutions and community organizations.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and planning projects that improve governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region, encouraging collaboration between academic institutions and community organizations.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant Program
$300,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the development and expansion of clinical training programs for health professionals in rural and underserved urban communities across Minnesota, focusing on enhancing the state's healthcare workforce.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2025 Community College Initiative Program
$3,937,500
US Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 4, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to a U.S. organization to support foreign students from key regions in gaining technical and professional skills through community colleges, enhancing global engagement and economic stability in their home countries.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
EPSCoR Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
$1,500,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 6, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to universities in under-resourced areas to enhance their research and education capabilities in science and technology, fostering collaboration and workforce development in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2026

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This program provides funding to minority-serving institutions to enhance their research capabilities and develop a diverse workforce in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Strengthening the Cyberinfrastructure Professionals Ecosystem (SCIPE)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance the skills and integration of Cyberinfrastructure Professionals in research, supporting initiatives that improve access to advanced computing resources and training in science and engineering.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research
$28,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding to faculty and researchers at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to enhance their research capabilities and competitiveness in securing NSF research grants across various scientific disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This initiative provides funding to higher education institutions to improve the recruitment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

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 (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to enhance collaborative research capacity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among institutions in eligible jurisdictions, particularly focusing on partnerships that include diverse organizations like Minority-Serving Institutions and Primarily Undergraduate Institutions.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Making a Difference Program
Contact for amount
The Greenwall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 2, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for bioethics research projects that address pressing ethical dilemmas in healthcare and public health, aiming to improve decision-making and outcomes in these fields.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This program provides funding to enhance workforce development by offering hands-on learning opportunities in emerging technology fields for individuals from diverse and historically underrepresented backgrounds.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
$5,000,000
National Science Foundation (NSF)
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
Computer Science for All
$2,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educational institutions and organizations in the U.S. to enhance computer science and computational thinking education for preK-12 students, particularly in underserved communities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Launching Early-Career Academic Pathways in the Mathematical and Physical Sciences (LEAPS-MPS)
$250,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty in the mathematical and physical sciences at institutions with lower NSF funding levels, helping them establish research programs and promote diversity in STEM fields.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
PLTW Computer Science Grant
$10,000
ON Semiconductor Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to public and charter schools in specific onsemi communities to implement or expand computer science education, particularly for schools serving high-need student populations.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY25 Cultural Property Agreement Implementation Grants
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to protect cultural heritage and combat the trafficking of cultural property in countries with active agreements with the U.S. government.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Major Research Instrumentation Program
$4,000,000
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to colleges, universities, and non-profit research organizations in the U.S. to acquire or develop advanced scientific instruments that enhance research capabilities across various disciplines.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education