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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
Cartel Recruitment Understanding Suppression Hub (CRUSH
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit and educational organizations in developing a centralized platform to analyze and counteract cartel recruitment trends in Mexico, enhancing regional security and public safety.

Law Justice and Legal Services
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
Securing Convictions from Vetted and Special Unit Operations
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Mexico)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving the legal processes and outcomes of Mexican law enforcement and prosecutorial bodies through enhanced training and capacity building.

Law Justice and Legal Services
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
BJS FY25 Survey of Public Defenders (SPD)
$1,000,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Statistics)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 2, 2026

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will collect and analyze national data on public defenders in the U.S., focusing on their demographics, workloads, and resources to improve indigent defense services.

Information and Statistics
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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 initiative supports interdisciplinary research to enhance understanding of security threats and effective practices for protecting the U.S. research enterprise, targeting researchers, security professionals, and scholars.

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
Virginia ABC Alcohol Education and Prevention Grant Program
$10,000
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This grant provides funding to community organizations and coalitions in Virginia for projects that prevent underage drinking and promote responsible alcohol use.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Security and Preparedness
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative provides support for researchers studying global and national security issues, including conflict resolution and the impact of environmental stressors, to enhance understanding and develop innovative methodologies.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Individuals
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
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
LEAP Student Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Law, Ethics & Animals Program
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 28, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides funding to Yale University students for innovative research and creative projects that address important issues related to the welfare and protection of non-human animals.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Causal Research on the Criminal Justice System
$100,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to conduct rigorous studies on the effects of specific policies and practices within the criminal justice system, such as policing and incarceration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Private institutions of higher education
Countering Cartel Recruitment in Mexico
$1,500,000
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 9, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $1.5 million to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to develop strategies that prevent youth recruitment into drug cartels in Mexico, enhancing regional security and rule of law.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Accountable Institutions and Behavior
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research that explores how political and administrative systems affect public services and policy outcomes, targeting scholars and institutions in the social sciences.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
ALERRT Travel Assistance
$2,900,000
Texas Office of the Governor (Public Safety Office)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Feb 22, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to Texas law enforcement agencies for covering travel expenses related to training peace officers in advanced rapid response techniques.

Safety
City or township governments