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Grants for State governments - Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Explore 350 grant opportunities

Competitive Grant Program
$6,000,000
Marylandโ€™s Office of Overdose Response
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Maryland-based state agencies, local governments, and community organizations to implement projects that address substance use and the overdose crisis through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, recovery, and public safety initiatives.

Environment
County governments
Circular Arizona Grant
$5,000
Circular Arizona
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, government agencies, schools, entrepreneurs, local businesses, and tribal nations in Arizona to support projects that reduce waste and promote sustainable practices within the circular economy.

Environment
Nonprofits
Leadership Practitioner Catalyst Grants
$10,000
Boettcher Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Colorado-based nonprofit organizations and government entities to strengthen their leadership capabilities and foster collaboration in creating an inclusive leadership environment.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community-Led Systems Research to address Systemic Racism
$200,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations working to address systemic racism and improve health equity by aligning medical care, public health, and social services.

Health
Nonprofits
Catalyst Fund
Contact for amount
Network for Landscape Conservation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative conservation efforts across the U.S. by providing resources to partnerships focused on long-term, community-driven environmental stewardship, with a special emphasis on climate-informed planning and Indigenous leadership.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts for Community Engagement Grants
$8,000
New Hampshire State Council on the Arts (NHSCA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in New Hampshire to create inclusive arts projects that engage and benefit local communities, particularly underserved populations.

Arts
City or township governments
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) On Employer Practices Leading to Successful Employment Outcomes Among People With Disabilities
$925,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Community Living)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This grant provides funding to various organizations to conduct research and training aimed at improving employer practices that lead to better employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
State-Level Systemic Change
$100,000
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina working to create systemic change in areas such as democracy, environment, public education, and social and economic justice, particularly for historically marginalized communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Latino Giving Circle Initiative
$5,000
Rochester Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs and services designed by and for the Latino community in the greater Rochester, New York area, addressing various social, educational, and economic challenges.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus
$15,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Cyprus)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that strengthen collaboration and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Cyprus, focusing on education, STEM, business ties, and intercommunal dialogue.

International Development
Individuals
Read Conmigo School Impact Grants
$10,000
The Kemper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Title I elementary schools in California, Florida, and Texas to strengthen their Spanish-English dual-language programs and enhance bilingual education for students.

Education
County governments
Innovative Research to Advance Racial Equity
$500,000
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and researchers focused on advancing racial and Indigenous health equity through innovative, action-oriented research initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program
Contact for amount
International Womenโ€™s Media Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This program provides mentorship and professional development for women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds to foster diverse leadership in U.S. newsrooms.

International Development
County governments
Transform Lake County Grant Program
$35,000
Legacy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lake County, Indiana, to enhance community services and empower residents through innovative programs and capacity-building initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legacy & Community Attraction Funds
$50,000
Linn County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Linn County, Iowa, to support events and initiatives that promote the county's history and culture while attracting residents and visitors.

Arts
State governments
The 1954 Project Luminary Grant
$1,000,000
The CAFE Group
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to visionary nonprofit leaders dedicated to advancing educational equity for Black students and communities through innovative solutions and strategic investments.

Education
County governments
Sports 4 Life
$400,000
Womenโ€™s Sports Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and schools that empower girls of color aged 11 to 18 through sports, promoting their health, leadership, and confidence.

Health
County governments
Opportunity Fund - Arts and Social & Economic Justice
$15,239,679
Opportunity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized arts organizations and initiatives in the Greater Pittsburgh area that promote social and economic justice, focusing on civil rights, the arts, and essential safety net services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Colorado Multi-Tiered System of Supports (COMTSS) Grant
$80,000
Colorado Department of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Colorado school districts identified for improvement under federal and state guidelines, providing resources to enhance educational outcomes through a collaborative multi-tiered support system.

Education
County governments
LGBTQ Communities in Arizona
Contact for amount
Arizona Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Arizona to support initiatives that improve the lives of LGBTQ youth, seniors, and transgender individuals.

Community Development
City or township governments