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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,813 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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1,813 grants found

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD Students for Research to Support Seniors

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants of $2,000 to Canada Master's and PhD students, and those who will attend graduate school in the upcoming year, for research to support seniors. Eligible applicants are from Indigenous or racialized communities. Funding is intended for the development of tec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232074

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Groups, Schools, and Individua...

Deadline: 03/15/27 Conference Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Northern Mariana Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, groups, libraries, schools, individuals, and other entities for projects in the field of humanities. Applicants must attend an orientation session prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 175178

Grants to USA and Israel Doctoral Students to Conduct Scientific Research Abroad

Deadline: 12/16/26

Grants of $6,000 to USA and Israel PhD students to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177361

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Individuals for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, clubs, and individuals for conservation projects and research studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the conservation of the state's nati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217465

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Tennessee 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, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 177243

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Mississippi 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, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177244

Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits, NGOs, IHEs, and Community Organizations to Addr...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 12/22/26

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 178057

Grants to USA Law-Related Entities to Promote Professional Development and Education in the Fi...

Deadline: 12/28/26

Grants to USA law-related entities to promote professional development and education in the field of law. Funding is intended to support projects related to trust and estate law. Previous grantees include universities, institutes, law centers, and law school clini...

GrantWatch ID#: 219899

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Arts, Education, and Medical Research Programs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for scientific, educational, and charitable activities. Funding is intended to support programs that encourage and promote an appreciation of the arts, further medical research, and assist educational institutions, with prim...

GrantWatch ID#: 164685

Scholarships to Texas Students to Attend Undergraduate Programs at Public IHEs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships to Texas students who are planning to attend undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities within the state. The program is intended to encourage families to save for their children’s college education by offering tuition grants and com...

GrantWatch ID#: 166721

Grant to a USA or Canada Electronic Media Faculty Member for Research Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada untenured broadcast or electronic media faculty member at eligible schools for research projects in the field of broadcast and media education. In addition to the cash grant, the grantee will receive recognition and complimentary...

GrantWatch ID#: 166934

Grants to Utah Library Staff for Career Development and Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Utah school library or public library employees, staff, and board members for career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended to cover costs related to conferences, training, courses, and workshops in the field of libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179628

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts for Programs to Enhance the...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and school districts for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 191022

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Schools, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects to Pro...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, IHEs, and tribes for projects to protect and manage coastal resources. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of planning, outreach, youth education, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 205093

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts to Benefit Watersheds

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and soil and water conservation districts for projects that benefit state watersheds. Applicants must request access to the online application system before submitting an appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 207683

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois Early Childhood Educators for Professional Training

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois early childhood education teachers to complete professional development training and certifications. The purpose of the program is to build a more highly educated and professional workforce in the field of early childhood educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 208148

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Real Esta...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977

Grants to USA Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Estate

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individual real estate managers, building owners, tenants, residents, students, and academic faculty for projects that improve the environmental performance of commercial real estate. Funding is intended to advance sustainability and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended to generate practical knowledge that helps ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980

Grants to New Jersey Agencies, IHEs, Landowners, and Nonprofits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to New Jersey government agencies, academic institutions, landowners, and nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation projects. Funding is intended for activities and programs that improve the state's coastal ecosystem and restore and enhance the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223216

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and grassroots organizations to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intented to strengthen local food networks. The grant program aims to change systems and dismantle the structures that have created disparitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 227587

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Pursue New International Agricultural Marketi...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230131

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Address Threats to US Specialty Crop Exports

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 230133

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Attract Foreign Agricultural Interest

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 230137

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 01/29/27 LOI Date: 12/31/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Safety Training

Deadline: 01/29/27 LOI Date: 12/31/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs to improve safety training for commercial fishermen. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230452

Award to a USA Early-Career Scholar for an Outstanding Book on Immigration History

Deadline: 12/31/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA early-career scholars to recognize an outstanding book related to the history of immigration in the United States. The award will honor a work that is the author's first academic monograph, is based on substantial research, and presents a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232232

Award to a USA Scholar for an Outstanding Published Work on Immigration History

Deadline: 12/31/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA scholar to recognize an outstanding published book related to immigration history in the United States. The award is intended to acknowledge work that is based on substantial research and presents a major new scholarly interpretation. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232233

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Programming and Operational Support

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming and general operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in providing services that help to identify and address the root c...

GrantWatch ID#: 178900

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support capital projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to small office equipment, building equipment, building renovation, co...

GrantWatch ID#: 178901

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Businesses, and Educational Entities to Protect Historical Sites

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community organizations, faith-based and educational institutions, and businesses in eligible regions to protect historical sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolit...

GrantWatch ID#: 189928

Grants to Michigan Teenagers and Young Adults for Jewish Educational Experiences in Israel

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan teenagers and young adults from eligible regions for Jewish educational experiences in Israel. The program must be recognized by appropriate bodies. Applicants must show proven financial need. The goal of this program is to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 230636

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with universities, research hospitals, or non-profit research institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended to promote clinical research into any aspect of...

GrantWatch ID#: 210912

Opportunity for USA Entities to Submit Patient Samples for Whole Genome Sequencing

Deadline: 01/11/27

Opportunity for USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to submit patient samples for whole genome sequencing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230386

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Resea...

Deadline: 02/11/27 LOI Date: 01/12/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on substance us...

GrantWatch ID#: 224970

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Volunteer Service Programs

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA states, territories, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to employ volunteer staff to carry out a broad range of community services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 148449

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Create a Digital Datab...

Deadline: 01/13/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for the creation of a nationwide searchable database of historic newspapers. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long...

GrantWatch ID#: 177357

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Students for Research in Behavior Development

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International doctoral students for research in behavior development. Funding is intended for research in the areas of psychology, behavior analysis, education, and other related disciplines. Eligible research must focus on the behaviora...

GrantWatch ID#: 224945

Grants to International Organizations and Individuals to Promote Behavior Analysis

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals affiliated with an IHE or institution to promote behavior analysis throughout the world. Funding is intended to expand the reach of behavior analysis to people and organizations who wouldn't ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 225031

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Master's and Doctoral Students for Research in Behavi...

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Master's and Doctoral students to pursue research related to behavior analysis. Funding is intended for basic or applied research in the experimental analysis of behavior. Research topics must demonstrate relevance to resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225032

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Establish Humanities Endowments

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribes to establish endowments for humanities programming. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying....

GrantWatch ID#: 225891

Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Grants to USA University and College Campus Health Professionals to Safeguard Student Mental H...

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to USA university and college campus health professionals to safeguard the mental health of students. The purpose of the grant is to create or improve the framework through which assistance is given to students. Funding is intended for innovative strategies...

GrantWatch ID#: 225629

Scholarships to Alaska Individuals to Pursue Health and Human Services Degrees

Deadline: 03/02/27 Conference Date: 01/14/27

Scholarships for Alaska individuals in eligible locations to pursue an academic degree in the health and human services fields. Scholarships are intended to support the applicant's commitment to education, improve economic mobility, and promote the health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 177971

Health Innovation Competition for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Alaska Stud...

Deadline: 01/25/27 Conference Date: 01/14/27

Opportunity for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia, and Alaska students to participate in a health innovation competition. Successful entries solve a health or healthcare-related problem with an innovative product or service and demonstrate the market pot...

GrantWatch ID#: 214878

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts for Arts Projects and Program...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, organizations of color, arts providers, and cultural districts for projects that use the arts to benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for a range of programs and activities withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172841

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, and faith-based entities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177329

Fellowships to USA and Israel Doctorate-Level Students for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Israel doctorate-level students to conduct agricultural research. Fellows will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory in the other country. This program will allow participants to build knowledge and skills in their field. Fellows will...

GrantWatch ID#: 177472

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636
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