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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Income Security and Social Services

Explore 221 grant opportunities

The Research on Research Security Program (RoRS)
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This program provides funding for interdisciplinary research aimed at enhancing the security of U.S. research by addressing threats, developing preventative strategies, and informing policy, inviting collaboration among scholars, practitioners, and international partners.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)
$375,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2028

Date Added

Nov 22, 2024

This funding opportunity supports small-scale biomedical research projects at undergraduate-focused institutions, engaging students in hands-on research experiences while providing faculty with resources to conduct innovative clinical trials.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Tennessee Believes Grant
$390,000
Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tennessee colleges and universities to create and improve inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
General Research Grants: Projects
$30,000
Gerda Henkel Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects in historical humanities across various disciplines, including archaeology, art history, and social sciences, with a focus on both historical and contemporary societal issues.

Humanities
Individuals
Clark County Outside Agency Grant
$75,000
Clark County Social Services (CCSS)
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Clark County, Nevada, for community-based projects that enhance self-sufficiency, foster community cohesion, and address unmet needs among residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Awesome Foundation Grant Program
$1,000
The Awesome Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This program provides $1,000 micro-grants to individuals and groups for creative and innovative projects that positively impact their communities.

Community Development
Individuals
Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that create innovative programs or services for children under 18 with special needs, acute illnesses, or chronic disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Underserved Populations in Massachusetts
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Perpetual Trust for Charitable Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Massachusetts that provide essential services and resources to historically marginalized communities, particularly those serving communities of color and grassroots initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
John and Maria Laffin Trust Fund
$10,000
John and Maria Laffin Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles for education, animal welfare, medical research, and humanitarian relief efforts.

Education
Nonprofits
MSHF Healthy Impact Grants
$25,000
Mat-Su Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in the Mat-Su Borough, Alaska, to implement projects that improve health and wellness for local residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Postsecondary Child Care Grant Program
$6,500
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Minnesota student parents to help cover child care costs while they pursue their postsecondary education.

Education
Individuals
Clinical Trial Readiness for Rare Diseases, Disorders, and Syndromes (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$275,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 18, 2026

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers and organizations working to improve the readiness for clinical trials in rare diseases by developing biomarkers and understanding disease progression.

Health
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Competition
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AmeriCorps
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 26, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations engaging seniors aged 55 and older in volunteer activities that address community needs across various focus areas, such as education, disaster services, and healthy futures.

Community Development
Nonprofits
B. Braun Grant for an Investigator-Initiated Study
Contact for amount
B. Braun Medical Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 20, 2023

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations and researchers to conduct studies that address unmet medical needs and advance treatment in B. Braun's therapeutic areas of interest.

Health
Nonprofits
Laerdal Foundation Grant Program
$50,000
Laerdal Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports research projects aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths in low-resource settings, particularly on the day of birth, with a focus on innovative interventions and strong local partnerships.

Health
Nonprofits
Cooke Foundation Grant
$20,000
Cooke Foundation Limited
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 9, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi for projects that enhance community welfare, focusing on areas such as arts, education, environmental preservation, and human services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
General Grant Proposals
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Charles Koch Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This funding opportunity supports research initiatives from U.S. non-profit organizations and universities that seek innovative solutions for social progress and mutual benefit.

Education
Nonprofits
Trauma-Informed Care Regional Collaborative Sustainability
$20,000
Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
State

Application Deadline

Sep 5, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Ohio to enhance and sustain trauma-informed care initiatives across six designated regions.

Health
Nonprofits