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

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Opportunity Fund - Arts and Social & Economic Justice
$18,690,750
Opportunity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized arts organizations and initiatives in the Greater Pittsburgh area that promote social and economic justice, focusing on civil rights, the arts, and essential safety net services.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Peer-Mentoring Mental Health & IDD Dual Diagnosis
$800,000
New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations to create peer mentoring programs that support adults with dual diagnoses of intellectual or developmental disabilities and mental health conditions, as well as their parents or caregivers.

Health
Nonprofits
Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence
$1,000,000
William T. Grant Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 7, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations conducting research that improves the use of evidence in decision-making for programs affecting youth aged 5 to 25 in the United States.

Youth
Nonprofits
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (National Institutes of Health)
Federal

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2026

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test culturally relevant health interventions to improve health outcomes in Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities, emphasizing community engagement and sustainability.

Health
State governments
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation Grant
$400,000
Cape Fear Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in southeastern North Carolina that focus on improving community health and wellness through various initiatives.

Health
Nonprofits
Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Impact Grant
$40,000
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
National Center on Child Maltreatment Fatality Data Practices and Reporting
$1,250,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - ACYF/CB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2026

Date Added

Jul 31, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations, including state and local governments and nonprofits, to improve the collection and reporting of data on child maltreatment fatalities, ultimately aiming to enhance child welfare systems and prevent future tragedies.

Information and Statistics
State governments
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
Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant Program
$400,000
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports outpatient primary care clinics in Minnesota to develop or expand training programs that equip healthcare providers with the skills to address the mental health needs of children and adolescents.

Health
Nonprofits
Select Student Support Services (4S) Application
$150,000
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2029

Date Added

Dec 29, 2023

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Development (LEO-WD) is offering a grant opportunity called the Martin Luther King, Jr. - César Chávez - Rosa Parks (KCP) Initiative, Select Student Support Services (4S) funding. The 4S program is one of seven core programs under KCP and aims to develop retention programs for academically or economically disadvantaged legal residents of Michigan enrolled at 4-year public and independent educational institutions in the state. The goal of the program is to increase graduation rates by providing seed money that will stimulate institutional change and improve graduation rates of targeted students. The 4S funds will be awarded for a six-year grant cycle starting from October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2029. The application must be completed in its entirety, and no modifications or deletions are allowed. The maximum length for the application is 21 pages. The grant guidance, requirements, assurances, certifications, and application can be found on the KCP website. The application process is competitive and aims to meet all legislative and state requirements for equal access and opportunity. Applicants with disabilities can contact the WD's KCP Office for assistance, and any questions regarding the application should be directed to [email protected].

Education
State governments
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
Veteran and Spouse Transitional Assistance Grant Program
$500,000
Department of Veterans Affairs (Veterans Benefit Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 23, 2024

Date Added

Jul 15, 2024

The Secretary of Veterans Affairs will make grants available to eligible organizations for the provision of transition assistance. Members of the U.S. Armed Forces who are separated, retired, or discharged, as well as their spouses, will benefit from receiving the services provided. Each year approximately 200,000 Service members are separated from the military. Veterans and dependents report significant challenges when transitioning from military to civilian life. These grants will be awarded to eligible organizations that provide employment-based resources and tools, to help these Veterans and spouses overcome employment and financial challenges. In accordance with P.L. 116-315, 4304, VA seeks to award grants to organizations that provide multiple forms of the following services: resume assistance, interview training, job recruitment training, and related services, or are located in states with a high rate of unemployment among Veterans, a high rate of usage of unemployment benefits for recently separated members of the Armed Forces, or a labor force or economy that has been significantly impacted by a covered public health emergency.

Employment Labor and Training
State governments
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
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
Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Services
$8,866,200
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
State

Application Deadline

Jun 4, 2024

Date Added

May 8, 2024

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission invites applications for funding under the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Services grant. This grant supports the establishment and operation of ADRCs in seven designated Planning and Service Areas (PSAs) across Texas. These centers aim to provide a comprehensive, streamlined access system for older adults and individuals with disabilities, facilitating easier connection to long-term services and supports. The grant focuses on enhancing several core services, including specialized information, referral and assistance services, respite care referrals, local contact agency services for community living transitions, housing navigator services to increase accessible and affordable housing, and outreach activities for Medicare-related benefits. This initiative is a part of the broader No Wrong Door system, which involves multiple federal agencies to improve the quality and accessibility of long-term care and supports. The project stresses collaboration with local agencies and community organizations to ensure a wide-reaching impact.

Health
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