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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy

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The Hearst Foundations Social Service Grant
$250,000
The Hearst Foundations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This funding opportunity supports established nonprofits that provide effective solutions to combat chronic poverty and promote economic independence for diverse communities across the United States.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Make America Healthy Again - Enhancing Lifestyle and Evaluating Value-based Approaches Through Evidence
$3,300,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 16, 2026

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in implementing and evaluating innovative lifestyle medicine interventions to improve health outcomes and reduce costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Health
Nonprofits
Promoting Health Equity and Expanding Health Care Access Grant Program
$750,000
Maryland Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Maryland focused on improving public health and reducing health disparities, particularly for underserved populations, through initiatives in chronic disease management, maternal and child health, dental care, and behavioral health.

Health
Nonprofits
TransformRAK Acceleration Grants
$500,000
The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports researchers affiliated with top universities to expand successful pilot projects that address critical public policy issues in Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE, focusing on education, public health, and urban development.

Education
Individuals
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Grant
$3,750
American Psychological Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2026

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This grant provides financial support for graduate students and early career psychologists conducting innovative research on the psychological effects of trauma, particularly related to sexual assault and harassment.

Health
Individuals
Sociological Initiatives Foundation Research Grant
$25,000
Sociological Initiatives Foundation (SIF)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for research projects that address systemic inequalities and promote social change through community engagement and advocacy.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics
$3,760,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides funding for innovative research in statistical methods and data collection techniques that benefit social, behavioral, and economic research, particularly through collaboration with federal statistical agencies.

Information and Statistics
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Visionary Grants
$20,000
American Psychological Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2026

Date Added

Mar 23, 2026

This funding opportunity supports graduate students and early career researchers in developing innovative psychological projects that address critical social issues affecting vulnerable populations.

Health
Individuals
Fondation Centre Pompadour Grant
$30,000
Fondation Centre Pompadour
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 23, 2026

This grant provides funding for individuals or teams worldwide to support feminist projects that promote gender equality and challenge discrimination across various fields such as science, art, and culture.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Individuals
General Grant Proposals
Contact for amount
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
Pennsylvania’s Long Term Care Grant Program​
$5,000
Pennsylvania Department of Health
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations and facilities in Pennsylvania to implement innovative projects that enhance the quality of life and care for residents in long-term care settings.

Health
Nonprofits
Empowered Parents In Charge (EPIC)
$350,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Jordan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Jordan that empower parents of children with disabilities by providing advocacy tools, educational resources, and promoting social inclusion.

Education
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
Reducing Recidivism for Female Juvenile Delinquents
$525,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention )
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing or expanding programs that help reduce reoffending among female juvenile delinquents by addressing their unique needs through direct intervention services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
State governments
Majority Rules Grant Opportunity
$2,500
Unite America
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonpartisan organizations and community groups for hosting educational film screenings that promote civic engagement and electoral reform.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Mississippi Humanities Council Grant : oral history grants (Fall)
$10,000
Mississippi Humanities Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

Feb 14, 2024

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY2025 Foster Care Court Improvement Program Child Welfare Grant
Contact for amount
Maryland Courts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, non-profits, educational institutions, and local courts in Maryland to improve safety, permanency, and well-being for children in the foster care system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Social and Economic Development Strategies -SEDS
$900,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ANA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2025

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Native American communities to develop sustainable economic projects, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance local infrastructure and social systems.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Sickle Cell Statewide Family Support Initiative (SS26)
$24,000
Ohio Department of Health
State

Application Deadline

Jan 27, 2025

Date Added

Jan 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Ohio that assist families affected by sickle cell disease through education, outreach, and resource development.

Health
Nonprofits
Local Training and Education Program for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (DV)
$1,171,200
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 19, 2026

Date Added

Dec 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports California-based organizations in implementing community-led initiatives that prevent domestic violence through education and social norm change, rather than providing direct services to victims.

Health
State governments