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Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy

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2024 Building an Inclusive Economy Grants
$100,000
The Winston-Salem Foundation (WSF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Forsyth County, North Carolina, that empower Black households through economic initiatives, such as career development, wealth-building, and support for Black-owned businesses.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
Epilepsy Services Grant Application
$50,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and county departments in Wisconsin to improve services and resources for individuals with epilepsy and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
San Manuel Cares Grant
Contact for amount
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and tribal governments providing services in San Bernardino and Riverside counties, as well as tribal entities nationwide, focusing on impactful community programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
H20 For Life Mini Grant
$500
H2O for Life
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides up to $500 to teachers and students in Minnesota to help fund service-learning projects focused on water and sanitation initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
Connected Communities Grants
$60,000
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in South Carolina's Midlands region for innovative projects that strengthen community connections and improve residents' quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Central Louisiana Community Foundationโ€™s Opportunity Grant Program
$2,000
Central Louisiana Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 7, 2025

This program provides small grants to nonprofit and community organizations in Central Louisiana for short-term projects that address critical needs and improve community well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CY2025/FY2026 Chesapeake and Coastal Grants Gateway - Outcome 2: Building Flood Resilience
$125,000
Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Chesapeake Bay Implementation Grant (EPA), Maryland Coastal Zone Management Award (NOAA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments, non-profits, and educational institutions to implement projects that improve flood resilience and tackle the effects of climate change.

Environment
Nonprofits
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Formula Grant
$40,000
Ohio Department of Youth Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies in Franklin County to implement programs that prevent youth from entering the juvenile justice system and address disparities affecting at-risk populations.

Youth
Nonprofits
ACLS Digital Justice Development Grants
$100,000
American Council of Learned Societies
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to humanities scholars and projects that focus on advancing digital tools and methods to engage with the histories and interests of marginalized communities, promoting inclusivity and sustainability in digital scholarship.

Capacity Building
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Versafund Grant Program
$40,000
Versacare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2024

This funding program provides financial support for projects aligned with the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, targeting K-12 schools and innovative initiatives across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and select regions.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
Imagined in Cambridge-Social Innovation Award
$5,000
Cambridge Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to emerging social innovators in Cambridge who are developing creative projects to address pressing community challenges and improve the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Individuals
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation Grants
$35,000
Guernsey Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in specific Iowa counties to support initiatives in social issues, education, family life, community betterment, and health and recreation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust Fund
$5,000
Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Cherokee and Clay Counties, North Carolina, to improve community well-being through projects in education, health, arts, and human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Home Community Benefit Grant Program
Contact for amount
El Camino Healthcare District
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that address healthcare access, behavioral health, chronic disease management, and economic stability for underserved populations in northern Santa Clara County.

Health
Nonprofits
Wellik Foundation Spring Grant
Contact for amount
The Wellik Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to Arizona-based nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to support projects that enhance the western lifestyle and address community needs in Wickenburg, including education, healthcare, and the arts.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Engaged Research (CEnR) Pilot Grant Program
$50,000
University of Maryland, Baltimore Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 for faculty members at select Maryland universities to collaborate with community organizations on innovative research projects that address public health challenges and aim for measurable outcomes within a year.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Maternal Smoking Cessation Initiative Award
$1,000,000
California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (TRDRP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative projects between community organizations and academic institutions in California to develop and evaluate culturally tailored smoking cessation interventions for pregnant individuals in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
LA County Governance Reform Initiative in California
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding for research and planning projects that improve governance and democracy in the Los Angeles region, encouraging collaboration between academic institutions and community organizations.

Community Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
New Jersey State Navigator Grant Program
$5,000,000
New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in New Jersey that provide free assistance to residents seeking health coverage through the state's marketplace, particularly targeting underserved communities and ensuring access to necessary resources and information.

Health
Nonprofits