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

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On-Ramp to Career Pathways Competitive Grant Program
$200,000
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help Minnesota residents facing employment barriers gain essential skills and training for high-demand jobs, with a focus on reducing racial disparities and improving economic access.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
BRAIN Initiative: Promoting Health for All Through BRAIN Technology Partnerships (R34 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
$225,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research partnerships between resource-limited institutions and experienced technology developers to enhance the use of innovative neurotechnologies for understanding and improving treatments for neurological and mental health conditions.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Coastal Partnership Initiative (CPI)
$60,000
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to Florida's coastal counties, municipalities, and eligible organizations to support projects that protect and manage coastal resources, enhance community resilience, and improve public access to coastal areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program
$12,500
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Massachusetts to create summer job programs for youth that promote public health and provide professional development.

Health
Nonprofits
2024 Fall Reconnect Entry Point Collaborative
$300,000
Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports regional initiatives in Michigan aimed at increasing college enrollment for adults and improving access to postsecondary education through community collaboration.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Research Grant
$25,000
Sociological Initiatives Foundation (SIF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for research projects that address systemic inequalities and promote social change through community engagement and advocacy.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
William T. Grant Scholars Program
$425,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2024

This program provides five-year funding to early-career researchers focused on reducing inequality and improving research use for U.S. youth, supporting their professional development and innovative research initiatives.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Leadership and Civic Engagement Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis African American Quality of Life Initiative (IAAQLI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Black-led and Black-serving organizations in Indianapolis and Marion County to develop leadership, boost civic engagement, and enhance nonprofit capacity for the benefit of the local African American community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Women and Minority Veterans in Construction Trades Program
$15,000
New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for training programs that help women and minority residents of New Jersey enter and succeed in construction trades, with a focus on equitable access and job placement.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Education
Nonprofits
Employment Grant Program
$250,000
Indianapolis Urban League (IUL) in partnership with the National Urban League (NUL) and African American Coalition of Indianapolis (AACI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide training and career preparation programs to improve employment outcomes for African American residents in Indianapolis and Marion County, focusing on disconnected youth, unemployed adults, and justice-involved individuals.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Puget Sound Stewardship and Mitigation Fund
$40,000
Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on community-driven projects that improve water quality and promote environmental stewardship in the Puget Sound region of Washington State.

Environment
Nonprofits
Lake Charles Partnership Grant Program (LCP) FY
$3,000
Arts and Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to local artists, nonprofit organizations, and community groups in Lake Charles to support arts and cultural projects that enhance community engagement and accessibility to the arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Hatton Area Community Foundation Gran Program
Contact for amount
North Dakota Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in the Hatton area to support projects that improve community well-being and enhance the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quality of Life Grants Program
$50,000
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. to support programs that improve the quality of life for individuals living with paralysis and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
Economic Prosperity and Housing Program – CDBG, HOME and HOME-ARP
$400,000
City of Vancouver Economic Prosperity and Housing Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and small businesses in Vancouver, Washington, to create affordable housing, prevent homelessness, and promote economic stability for low- and moderate-income residents.

Housing
Nonprofits
Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
Contact for amount
Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This fellowship supports Black undergraduate students pursuing careers in aerospace by providing paid internships, mentorship, and financial assistance to foster their professional development and inclusion in the industry.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation Program Grants
$15,000
Vermont Children’s Trust Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-based programs in Vermont that support children and families by preventing issues like juvenile delinquency and substance misuse, with a focus on promoting equity and positive family functioning.

Education
City or township governments
Grants available to support Community Engagement in California
Contact for amount
San Diego County Office of Education
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help California school districts strengthen their partnerships with communities to improve educational outcomes for underserved students.

Community Development
City or township governments