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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Law Justice and Legal Services

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Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace
$1,200,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 28, 2026

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S. higher education institutions and select nonprofit organizations in conducting innovative research and educational initiatives to enhance security, privacy, and trust in the digital landscape.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
NIJ FY25 Research and Evaluation on Violence Against Women
$3,700,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 11, 2026

Date Added

Mar 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research and evaluation projects aimed at understanding and preventing violence against women, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

Women & Girl Services
State governments
OJJDP FY25 National Mentoring Resource Center
$2,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that enhance youth mentoring programs, particularly for at-risk youth, by maintaining a resource center and offering training, tools, and technical assistance.

Youth
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Jersey Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Grant Program
$659,383
New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety
State

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This grant provides funding to hospitals and community organizations in Hudson County, New Jersey, to deliver trauma-informed support services to victims of violence, particularly those affected by gun-related incidents, starting from the point of crisis in emergency departments.

Health
Nonprofits
CSX Pride in Service Grant
$25,000
CSX Charitable Investments
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations that serve veterans, active military members, and first responders, enhancing their well-being and recognizing their sacrifices.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Improving Reentry Education and Employment Outcomes
$900,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve education and job training programs for incarcerated individuals nearing release, helping them successfully reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism.

Workforce Development
State governments
Opioid Settlement Funds
$200,000
Johnston County Public Health Department (JCPHD)
Local

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and community-based groups in Johnston County, North Carolina, to implement employment services and reentry programs aimed at addressing the opioid crisis.

Health
Nonprofits
NIJ FY25 Research on the Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation of Older Adults
$1,600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This grant provides funding for research projects that address the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults, targeting a variety of organizations including governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
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
The Research on Research Security Program
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research initiatives that enhance the understanding of security threats in academic and scientific environments, targeting institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit entities capable of conducting rigorous studies in this emerging field.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Diversity Pathway Intervention Grant Program
$300,000
AccessLex Institute
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 29, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This program provides financial support for initiatives that help underrepresented college students and graduates prepare for law school and succeed in the legal profession.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
BJA FY25 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program
$600,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports prosecutor-led units and organizations dedicated to investigating wrongful convictions and enhancing the integrity of the criminal justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Doctoral Research Grants
Contact for amount
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports PhD students conducting impactful research that informs public policy and contributes to the social and economic development of Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Cultural Property Agreements Implementation Grants
$150,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This grant provides financial support for projects that protect cultural heritage and prevent illicit trafficking in countries with U.S. cultural property agreements.

International Development
Nonprofits
Accelerating Prosecution of Criminals and Terrorists in Lebanon by Digitizing Paper Criminal Court files
$900,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2026

This grant provides funding for organizations to digitize and modernize Lebanon's criminal court records, improving the efficiency of prosecutions and collaboration with international law enforcement.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Professional Fellowship
$4,467,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 20, 2026

Date Added

Feb 20, 2026

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based organizations to facilitate professional exchange programs for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia, focusing on key areas such as economic prosperity, energy, liberty, and security.

International Development
Nonprofits
BJA FY25 Tribal Justice Infrastructure: Physical Plant and Corrections Operations Support Program
$1,350,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This program provides funding to tribal organizations and institutions to improve justice system facilities and enhance corrections operations in Native American communities across the United States.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Native American tribal organizations
Response to Human Trafficking Program (RHTP)
$11,985,000
New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local entities in New York State to deliver essential services to individuals confirmed as survivors of human trafficking, addressing their diverse needs through a trauma-informed and culturally competent approach.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
NIJ FY25 Graduate Research Fellowship
$180,000
U.S. Department of Justice (National Institute of Justice)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Date Added

Mar 26, 2026

This funding opportunity supports exceptional doctoral students conducting research that addresses critical issues in the U.S. criminal and juvenile justice system, providing financial assistance for their dissertation work.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Private institutions of higher education