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

Explore 537 grant opportunities

AACR-Think Forward Foundation Career Development Award
$300,000
The Think Forward Foundation and American Association for Cancer Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2025

This grant provides $300,000 over three years to early-career researchers focused on developing personalized breast cancer treatments using advanced technologies and data analysis.

Health
Individuals
Idaho Childrenโ€™s Trust Fund
$10,000
Idaho Childrenโ€™s Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Idaho that implement programs to prevent child abuse and neglect by strengthening families and addressing critical issues like trauma and poverty.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Humanities North Dakota Quick Grants
$2,000
Humanities North Dakota
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $2,000 to support small-scale humanities projects, such as public discussions and local history initiatives, making cultural programming more accessible in communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Scientific Research Grants
$100,000
Florida Breast Cancer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative breast cancer research projects conducted by Florida-based non-profits, educational institutions, and other eligible organizations, with a focus on collaborative efforts that advance understanding and treatment of the disease.

Health
Nonprofits
Crosscutting Activities in Materials Research
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2018

This grant provides funding for innovative activities in materials research that promote diversity, education, and international collaboration, particularly through workshops, summer schools, and outreach programs targeting underrepresented groups.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Social disconnection and Suicide Risk in Late Life (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity supports research on how social isolation and loneliness affect suicide risk in older adults, aiming to identify protective factors and inform interventions for vulnerable populations.

Health
State governments
AAUW Community Action Grants
$75,000
American Association of University Women
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and educational institutions in the U.S. that create innovative programs to empower K-12 girls, particularly from underrepresented communities, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
RFA #20721: Research and Evaluation Grants - CompA
$75,000
New York Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and government entities in New York State to conduct impactful research addressing health disparities related to HIV, hepatitis C, STIs, drug user health, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Health
Nonprofits
OAR Peer Education Grant
$10,000
Organization for Autism Research (OAR)
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for educators, parents, and community organizers to implement projects that promote autism awareness and acceptance among children in schools and community organizations.

Education
Nonprofits
HIV Prevention and Alcohol (R34 Clinical Trials Optional)
$225,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for pilot studies that develop and test innovative interventions aimed at preventing HIV in populations significantly affected by alcohol use, such as men who have sex with men, sex workers, and individuals recently released from incarceration.

Health
State governments
Swindells Charitable Foundation
Contact for amount
Swindells Charitable Foundation (administered by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Connecticut that assist economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly sick children and older adults, as well as public and charitable hospitals.

Health
Nonprofits
Changing Aging Grant Program
Contact for amount
Next50
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to Colorado-based nonprofits focused on innovative solutions that improve the economic well-being of marginalized older adults by addressing systemic challenges and promoting equity in aging.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
2024 AISC Experiences
$2,500
Montana Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This program provides funding to schools and community organizations in Montana to engage students with guest artists, purchase art supplies, and facilitate transportation for enriching arts experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects for Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria (CARB)(R18)
$500,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Agency for Health Care Research and Quality)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 25, 2026

Date Added

Oct 21, 2021

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving antibiotic use and reducing infections in healthcare settings, particularly in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient environments.

Health
State governments
Presidentโ€™s Grants
$25,000
Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This funding opportunity supports tax-exempt institutions in advancing health education projects that promote diversity, collaboration, and ethical training among future health professionals.

Education
Nonprofits
Environment and Public Space Program
Contact for amount
William Penn Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Philadelphia for planting and maintaining trees in underserved neighborhoods to improve green space and community health.

Environment
Nonprofits
Education and Broadening Participation in Earth Sciences (EAR EBP)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for research internships, postdoctoral fellowships, and support for early-career faculty to promote engagement and diversity in Earth Sciences education and research.

Education
Nonprofits
RFA #20721: Research and Evaluation Grants - CompB
$200,000
New York Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 14, 2026

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and governmental entities in New York State to implement and evaluate effective strategies that increase HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among Black and Brown communities, addressing health disparities in HIV prevention.

Health
Nonprofits
Youth Leadership Fund
$1,500
Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This funding opportunity supports K-12 youth-led projects in Humboldt County that focus on environmental sustainability and community responsibility, particularly for underserved and historically marginalized groups.

Youth
Nonprofits
Lead Poisoning Prevention Outreach and Collaboration
$60,000
District of Columbia Department of Energy and Environment
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will educate low-income families, particularly Spanish-speaking and African immigrant households in specific D.C. wards, about the risks of lead exposure and ways to protect their children from lead poisoning.

Health
Nonprofits