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

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U.S. Mission to the United Nations โ€“ Geneva Small Grants Program
$40,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to United Nations)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2020

This funding opportunity supports projects that promote U.S. policy priorities in international settings, focusing on themes like human rights, global health, and climate action, and is open to non-profit organizations, think tanks, and educational institutions operating in Geneva or internationally.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Advanced Technological Education
$7,500,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 26, 2024

This program provides funding to two-year colleges and their partners to improve technician education in critical technology fields, focusing on workforce development and broadening participation in STEM for underserved communities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Community Engaged Research (CEnR) Pilot Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 for faculty members at select Maryland universities to collaborate with community organizations on innovative research projects that address public health challenges and aim for measurable outcomes within a year.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative Award
$1,000,000
California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between community organizations and academic institutions in California to develop and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant individuals in underserved communities.

Health
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
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
2023-24 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
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Innovation and Early Learning Programs: Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program Mid-Phase Grants Assistance Listing Number 84.411B
$10,000,000
U.S. Department of Education
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2025

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to educational organizations and partnerships to develop and expand evidence-based literacy programs aimed at improving student achievement, particularly for high-need students.

Education
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
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Fund
$2,500
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Northern Michigan that are led by or serve communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
FY25 Inclusive and Equitable Entrepreneurial Communities Grant
$10,000
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2024

The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeks applications which foster communities to build inclusive, welcoming entrepreneurial environments to advance equitable entrepreneurship opportunities in the lives of all people. Donor Name: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation State: Minnesota County: Selected Counties Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The purpose of this grant program is to support IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations, units/agencies of government or public institution organizations which are providing direct resources and services to start and expand business opportunities within diverse and/or traditionally underserved populations in southern Minnesota. Examples of initiatives may include the creation of an entrepreneurial education program for diverse and/or traditionally underserved populations, organized community dialogue to build inclusivity around entrepreneurship, expanded access to business resources for all community members; the development of systems to advance equitable entrepreneurial activity and reduce the wealth gap among entrepreneurs of diverse and/or traditionally underserved populations. Applications should effectively illustrate the following Creates economic opportunity and advances economic prosperity for racially diverse populations of potential/existing entrepreneurs. Focuses on the well-being of potential/existing BIPOC entrepreneurs who have experienced inequities. Removes community or systemic barriers to increase access to skills, knowledge, or talents for potential/existing BIPOC entrepreneurs. Demonstrates that initiatives can be sustained or grow beyond the initial funding. Funding Information Up to $10,000 is available to qualified and approved applicants, and recipients will have 18 months to implement their work.ย  Grant Guidelinesย  Proposals must be submitted by an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organization, a unit/agency of government or a public institution.ย  Informal and grassroots organizations are eligible to apply but will be required to have an eligible fiscal host.ย  Proposals must demonstrate a direct benefit to SMIFโ€™s 20-county region.ย  10% cash match is required An interim progress report and final written report will be required by all grant recipients Exclusion Ineligible organizations or activities include: Individuals, businesses, or other for-profit organizations General operating expenses (including staff funding) and expenses not directly related to the project/program Capital funding, real estate investments, fixed assets, equipment, capital campaigns or endowments Project/program expenses incurred prior to application Projects/programs in progress prior to application or completed (excludes planning phase) Funds for re-granting or to establish loan pools Research projects or school-related internships Strategic plans, feasibility studies or project planning without implementation and completion within the 12-month timeframe Participant stipends (scholarships for participant fees may be considered) Organizations that have an open Inclusive & Equitable Communities Grant (cannot close grant prior to project end date listed in contract). For more information, visit SMIF.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Up to $20 Million in Funding for Innovative Solutions to Challenges in Local News
$1,000,000
Press Forward
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $20 million to nonprofit organizations and collaborative newsrooms in the U.S. to develop innovative solutions that enhance local journalism's audience engagement, operational efficiency, workforce diversity, and revenue generation.

Infrastructure
County governments
Artistic Legacy Grant
$100,000
San Francisco Arts Commission (SFAC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

The Artistic Legacy Grant (ALG), funded by the San Francisco Arts Commission, offers $10,000 to $100,000 for a 3-year period to support and celebrate an artist who has significantly contributed to San Francisco's arts and culture for at least 25 years, with funds to be used for professional development, artistic planning, sabbaticals, and other related costs.

Arts
City or township governments
Graham Foundation Grants to Organizations
Contact for amount
Graham Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations working on innovative projects that promote architecture and engage diverse audiences in meaningful discussions about the designed environment.

Environment
Nonprofits
AZ. Hall of Fame Grant FY26
$75,000
Arizona Department of Veteransโ€™ Services (ADVS)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create programs and services aimed at improving the lives of Arizona's veterans, addressing issues such as employment, health, legal aid, and homelessness.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
Enhancing Patient-Centered Outcomes in Emergency Department Migraine Management
$200,000
Pfizer
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 29, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for healthcare institutions and organizations in the U.S. to improve the management and outcomes of migraine patients in emergency departments.

Health
Nonprofits