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Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Social Advocacy

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2025 Governance & Democracy Initiative
$250,000
The John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports universities and research centers in the Los Angeles region to develop and implement projects that improve political participation and strengthen government institutions through community engagement and data-driven research.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Social Psychology
Contact for amount
National Science Foundation (U.S. National Science Foundation)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding initiative supports researchers investigating human social behavior and its influences, encouraging innovative studies that address societal challenges and promote public engagement.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Accelerating the Pace of Substance Use Research Using Existing Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
$4,000,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2027

Date Added

Dec 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports innovative research projects that utilize existing data to enhance understanding of substance use and related disorders, targeting a wide range of applicants including universities, nonprofits, and government entities.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Early Career Research Awards for the Study of the Economics of AD/ADRD
$50,000
National Bureau of Economic Research
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This grant provides funding for early-career researchers to explore the economic impacts of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, supporting innovative studies on prevention, treatment, and care for affected individuals.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Peace Officer Behavioral Health Support and Community Partnership Grant Program
$1,700,000
State of Colorado Department of Local Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides funding to law enforcement and public safety agencies in Colorado to improve the mental health and well-being of peace officers and their families through counseling, training, and community partnerships.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Treatment and Recovery Services for Youth, Young Adults, and Families
$545,000
US Department of Health & Human Services (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver comprehensive outpatient treatment and recovery services for youth and young adults facing substance use and mental health challenges, particularly those from underserved populations.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)
$600,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Social, Political, and Economic Inequality - Trustee Grants
$200,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to investigate the causes and effects of social, political, and economic inequalities in the United States, focusing on how these disparities impact various outcomes for individuals and communities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Social, Political, and Economic Inequality - Special Needs Grants
$75,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers investigating the causes and effects of social, political, and economic inequalities in the United States, focusing on various factors such as race, gender, and immigration status.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2024 Social, Political, and Economic Inequality - Presidential Awards
$50,000
Russell Sage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This grant provides funding for researchers to investigate the causes and effects of social, political, and economic inequalities in the United States, focusing on how these disparities impact various outcomes for individuals and communities.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Humanities Montana Research Fellowship
$4,000
Humanities Montana
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

Humanities Montana Research Fellowship supports projects with a central focus in the humanities, a clearly defined theme, and involvement of professional humanists. Projects must include a public program, publicity, and evaluation plans where appropriate. There is a 1:1 cost-share requirement and applications involving Native American communities or cultures must demonstrate their involvement or address why they are not involved. Humanities Montana cannot fund projects focusing on personal concerns, non-public meetings, construction or operating expenses of existing organizations, lobbying or direct social action, one-sided treatment of an issue, fundraising for profit-making groups, alcoholic beverages or entertainment costs, and candidates running for political office.

Arts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education