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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,803 active, human-verified grants for colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) across the United States, Canada, and internationally. These grants support institutions and fund campus infrastructure, research, faculty initiatives, workforce development, technology, academic programs, and other institutional priorities. Discover funding from federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate grantmakers, updated daily.

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1,803 grants found

Grants to USA Researchers to Conduct Studies Related to Interstitial Lung Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to interstitial lung disease. Funding is intended to support projects under the supervision of a mentor that shed light on the biology an...

GrantWatch ID#: 192058

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Enhance the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to enhance the health and well-being of local residents. All applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and first-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196482

Grants to Wisconsin Teachers, Districts, and Groups for Learning and Development Opportunities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin teachers, school districts, and groups for educational opportunities and professional development. Funding is intended to improve instructional practices and student learning in the field of mathematics. Grants can be used to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 198983

Grants to USA IHEs to Enhance the Study of the Humanities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance humanities studies. Project categories include planning and implementation. Eligible uses of funding include curriculum development, professional development, pilot courses, and engagement with IHE leadersh...

GrantWatch ID#: 206077

Grants to USA IHEs for Summer Humanities Programs for Underserved High School Students

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206103

Grants to USA Early-Career Investigators to Conduct Studies Related to Lung Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA qualifying early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit research institutions to conduct clinical, basic, or translational research studies in the field of lung disease science. Funding is intended to assist researchers de...

GrantWatch ID#: 210678

Grants to USA Spouses of Coast Guard Members to Pursue Education and Professional Training

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA spouses of enlisted Coast Guard members to pursue education and professional training. Funding is intended to support non-military spouses of eligible Coast Guard members for training courses, college, and graduate programs. These grants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 212709

Grants to USA Individuals for Degree and Certification Costs in the Oral Health Field

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA individuals pursuing higher education in an oral health field to help cover degree or certification costs. Funding is intended to enhance the financial stability of families and to give a sense of personal fulfillment to the spouses of acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 212710

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Addressi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana nonprofit organizations, public charities, government agencies, IHEs, and K-12 schools for programs that address children's mental health and family food security in eligible regions. Funding may al...

GrantWatch ID#: 217322

Grants to International Nonprofits and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and for-profit entities for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for predictive impact modeling, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 217327

Grants to USA Investigators for Research Projects Related to Cancer

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA investigators for research projects related to cancer. Funding is intended for cancer research in many areas, including etiology, screening, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, obesity, active living and healthy eating, and health equity throughout t...

GrantWatch ID#: 218038

Fellowships to USA Investigators for Cancer Research Experience

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships to USA investigators for cancer research. Funding is intended to provide experience opportunities for early-career investigators seeking to transition to independent cancer research careers. Successful applicants must commit to investing all their rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 218043

Grants to USA Investigators for Cancer Research Projects that Support Translation to Clinical ...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations and academic institutions for cancer research projects that support translation to the clinical testing stage. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of treatment, diagnostics, me...

GrantWatch ID#: 219433

Grants to USA Clinician Faculty Members to Participate in a Training Program Related to Clinic...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying clinician faculty members affiliated with nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to receive training in conducting clinical cancer research projects. The purpose of the grant program is to enable faculty with clinical responsibi...

GrantWatch ID#: 219434

Grant to a USA Qualifying Investigator for Career Development in the Field of Radiation Oncolo...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grant to a USA qualifying investigator affiliated with a nonprofit organization or academic institution for career development in the field of radiation oncology. Funding is intended to promote the professional advancement of an individual who has been trained pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 219435

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 222181

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote economic development; improve health care and medical research; advance the beautification and rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 222307

Grants to USA Faith-Based and Other Entities for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA Catholic faith-based organizations, children's health and human services agencies, and college athletic programs for community benefit initiatives. Past awards have gone to cancer research, big brother/big sister programs, autism programs, legal serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222712

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address education, healthcare, and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223562

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Join a Research Program

Deadline: 12/01/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in an international postdoctoral program for scientific research. Applicants must complete a preliminary form in order to receive access to the application. Eligible applicants are within f...

GrantWatch ID#: 223795

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students to Pursue Studies and Leadership Development in France

Deadline: 12/01/26

me start page three of guidelines doc. Fellowships to USA and territories students at qualifying IHEs to pursue yearlong studies toward a master's degree in France. Participating fellows are students of the arts, social sciences, the humanities, or STEM who a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223801

Grants to USA Faculty at Nonprofit Institutions for Research Skills Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA faculty at nonprofit institutions for research skills development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for early-career healthcare and academic professionals to receive necessary training toward their future su...

GrantWatch ID#: 229086

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for IBD Research Studies

Deadline: 01/21/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International faculty researchers affiliated with nonprofit and government research institutions for research related to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. The purpose of f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231084

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Indoor Exhibits on the American Revolution

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to create indoor interpretive displays and exhibits related to the American Revolution. The purpose of the program is to support projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232058

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Local Community America250 Events and Projects

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for America250 celebrations and commemorations in local communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 232059

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Marketing for Historic Tourism Events

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for projects to support historic tourism related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for marketing activities, including studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 232060

Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Educational Programming

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for educational programming related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for educational activities at the K-12, collegiate, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232062

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Historic Signage and Markers

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for historic markers and signage projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including l...

GrantWatch ID#: 232063

Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Site Development and Renovation

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to develop American Revolution-related historical sites. Funding is intended for site renovation, development, acquisition, and planning ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 232064

Award to a USA or Canada Researcher to Recognize an Outstanding Immigration Dissertation

Deadline: 12/01/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada researcher to recognize an outstanding dissertation related to the history of immigration. The award is presented to a candidate whose work addresses issues related to ethnic and immigration history in the United States and/or No...

GrantWatch ID#: 232234

Fellowships to USA and International Graduate Students for a Master's or Doctoral Degree

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships to USA and International graduate students to continue their graduate degree at the University of Hawai'i. Funding is intended to build a sense of community in the Indo-Pacific region by bringing together students from across Asia, the Pacific, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 232375

Grants to Hawaii IHEs to Assist Students Seeking Higher Education

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Hawaii colleges and universities in eligible locations to assist students seeking higher education. Funding is intended for financial aid that helps students attending post-secondary institutions. Qualified students must be enrolled before an academic in...

GrantWatch ID#: 232429

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for activities that improve support for children and families, promote arts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232495

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit First Nation Communities and Resid...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core val...

GrantWatch ID#: 140039

Fellowships to USA Women to Pursue Master's or Professional Degree Studies

Deadline: 02/18/27 Conference Date: 12/02/26

Fellowships of up to $20,000 to USA women to pursue master's or professional degree studies. Eligible uses of funding include food, housing, childcare, fees, tuition, and fees related to coursework, including supplies and books. The goal of the program is to promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 193245

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177229

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177237

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 181994

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182021

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Academic Centers to Support Fellowship Programs Relat...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic centers to support fellowship programs for MD and MD/PhD applicants. Fellowships are intended to increase the number of trained specialists in the area of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. Grant fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 192610

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Computational Mathematical Research

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for computational mathematical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for innovative research that will lead to new methods and te...

GrantWatch ID#: 232279

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Health of Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for programs that improve health outcomes for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full applicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 180609

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of ...

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and IHEs for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 184598

Opportunity for Texas Nonprofits to Advance Conservation Projects

Deadline: 01/30/27 LOI Date: 12/04/26

Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations to participate in an accelerator program to advance conservation projects. Applicants must submit a pre-screening survey prior to submitting a full application. Selected projects receive tailored support in strategic p...

GrantWatch ID#: 224852

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Sustainable Chemistry Innovations

Deadline: 12/05/26

Award of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize environmentally friendly chemistry innovation. Consideration will be given to discoveries that lead the way for sustainable manufacturing processes or products at a cost less than ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155107

Awards to USA Individuals for Encouraging Underrepresented Students to Pursue Science Careers

Deadline: 12/05/26

Awards of $5,000 to USA individuals for encouraging diversity in the fields of science and engineering. In addition to a cash prize, the winners will designate an academic institution to receive grants of $10,000 to further the objectives of this award. The award ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155138

Award to USA Individuals or Groups for Innovation in Land Development and Planning

Deadline: 12/07/26

Award to USA individuals or groups to recognize significant contributions to the planning and development of the built environment. Nominees may come from any discipline and include, but are not limited to, public officials, developers, educators, authors, journal...

GrantWatch ID#: 177781

Fellowships to Canada Health Professionals for Research Projects on Kidney Donation

Deadline: 12/07/26

Fellowships with a stipend of $31,000 per year to Canada health professionals for studies related to kidney disease and organ donation. Eligible applicants include a wide range of health professionals. The purpose of the program is to foster the growth and experti...

GrantWatch ID#: 223904

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico IHE Faculty for Medical Research Projects

Deadline: 12/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico faculty at institutions of higher education for medical research projects. Funding is intended to assist researchers in strengthening and resubmitting their proposals for an NIH R or other federally funded equivalent award. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 226967
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