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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,809 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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1,809 grants found

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Ocean Science Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities on behalf of individual scientists for ocean science research projects. Funding is intended to support studies that promote the understanding of oceans and Great Lake...

GrantWatch ID#: 232460
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemistry Imaging and Measurement Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for scientific research projects related to chemical imaging and chemically relevant measurements. Applicants are advised that the required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 232542
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemistry Properties, Function, and Mechanisms ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for scientific research projects related to chemical properties, function, and mechanisms. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 232543
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemical Dynamics and Structure Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for scientific research projects related to chemical dynamics and structure. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed befor...

GrantWatch ID#: 232544
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemical Synthesis Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for fundamental scientific research projects related to chemical synthesis. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before...

GrantWatch ID#: 232545
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemistry Research Related to Complex Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for chemistry research projects related to complex systems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232546
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Grants to USA Entities for Chemical Computational Methods, Models, and Theory Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for research projects related to chemical computational methods, models, and theory. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 232547
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemistry Research on Life Processes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for chemistry research projects related to life processes. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232548
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Grants to USA Entities for Nanochemistry, Supramolecular, and Macromolecular Chemistry Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for chemistry research projects related to nanochemistry, supramolecular, and macromolecular structures. Applicants are advised that the required registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 232549
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How to Find & Apply for College & University Grants in Your Area

Securing institutional grant funding starts with identifying opportunities that match your college or university's facility, research, or program needs. Use the GrantWatch directory filters above to narrow your search by category, funding source, and deadline, covering campus infrastructure, research facilities, faculty support, and academic programs. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development. Team members within the same GrantWatch ecosystem can be added as seats on the Grant Funding Pipeline at no extra cost, and multiple user licenses are available for large institutions.

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What types of grants are available for colleges and universities?

GrantWatch lists federal, state, corporate, and private foundation grants for colleges and universities across 61 categories, including research initiatives, faculty support, academic program development, and campus infrastructure.

Are there grants specifically for HBCUs and Hispanic-Serving Institutions?

Yes. GrantWatch lists grants specifically designated for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), alongside grants open to all colleges and universities. Review each grant listing's eligibility criteria to confirm designation requirements.

Do community colleges and trade schools qualify, or only universities?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Many grants are open to community colleges, trade schools, and universities alike, while others are restricted to a specific type of institution. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm eligibility.

Can multiple team members at my institution collaborate on GrantWatch?

Yes. Team members within the same GrantWatch ecosystem can be added as seats on the Grant Funding Pipeline at no extra cost, allowing departments, grant offices, and research teams to collaborate on shared opportunities. GrantWatch also offers multiple user licenses for large institutions with broader collaboration needs.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

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