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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 to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Earth Science Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities on behalf of individual scientists for Earth science research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on one or more disciplines in the Earth sci...

GrantWatch ID#: 232459

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grants to Ontario Palliative Care Workers and Volunteers in Eligible Regions for Training and ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario palliative care workers and volunteers in eligible regions for training, conferences, and educational expenses. Funding is intended to provide workers and volunteers with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of palliati...

GrantWatch ID#: 220374

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for EV Equipment Repair Courses...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, IHEs, and trade associations for EV equipment repair training courses. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations, and some applicants must prequali...

GrantWatch ID#: 228770

Opportunity for Israel Businesses and Researchers to Conduct Semiconductor Technologies R&D

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for Israel businesses and researchers affiliated with academic institutions to participate in a collaborative research and development program to develop semiconductor technologies. Some applicants must submit a preliminiary proposal. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 228622

Grants to Canada IHEs and Research Institutions for Projects to Increase Capacity

Deadline: 01/26/27 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to Canada universities, colleges, research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions for transformative infrastructure projects that will underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. Applicants are required to submit a notice of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 168097

Grants to Canada Researchers for Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with postsecondary institutions or Indigenous not-for-profit organizations for social sciences and humanities research. Applicants may also apply in tandem with applicants from one of the Nordic countries. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 230043

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, registered charities, community organizations, and IHEs in eligible locations for community programs and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range of innovative programs that improve the q...

GrantWatch ID#: 175670
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Grants to Canada and International Innovators for Collaborative Research Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada and International innovators to collaborate with educational institutions, businesses, and organizations on research projects. Funding is intended to facilitate international research and development projects that involve meaningful collaboration ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223045
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Grants to Quebec Research Teams for Collaborative Projects and Studies

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 09/10/26

Grants to Quebec research teams for collaborative projects and studies with scholars from other provinces and territories of Canada. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable researchers to generate new knowledge in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198133

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government entities for initiatives that improve educational access, student success, and family support in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 184636

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Provide Tuition Assistance to Postsecondary Students

Deadline: 09/14/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to provide postsecondary students with tuition assistance. The program offers financial support to help cover the cost of a student's attendance at an institute of higher education. The goal of the funding program is to o...

GrantWatch ID#: 211779

In-Kind Support to Kansas Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/14/26

In-kind support to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, school districts, IHEs, and government agencies for capacity-building assistance. The program is intended to provide leadership training activities to help applicants embrace change, tackle problem...

GrantWatch ID#: 163608

Grants to Iowa and Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, CBOs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210857

Grants to California Healthcare Professionals for Assistance in Repaying Educational Loans

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California individuals working in the healthcare field for financial assistance in making educational loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist healthcare professionals who obtained government or commercial loans in order to pursue their undergradua...

GrantWatch ID#: 191383

Grants to USA Faculty Researchers for Projects Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories faculty researchers for projects related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support collaborative education and research projects of researchers, producers, educators, and students conducted within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191964

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Academic Research Teams for Innovation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229810

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for operational funds and/or projects that advance the arts in the community. All applicants must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231182

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities to Enhance Natural River System Functions

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and non-federal government agencies for projects to enhance natural river system functions in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222625

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Community Projects

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, Tribes, school districts, government agencies, and academic institutions to plan and develop projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to support the preparation of...

GrantWatch ID#: 209499

Grants to South Carolina Entities to Promote Innovative Entrepreneurial Ventures

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government units, and IHEs to promote creative entrepreneurial opportunities. Funding is intended to advance a sustainable innovation system focusing on high-growth, high-impact entrepreneurship, access to ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 215165

Scholarships to Israel Academics for Postgraduate Studies in the UK

Deadline: 09/30/26

Scholarships for Israel individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree to attend a prestigious UK university. The scholarships are intended to help with the pursuit of a postgraduate course of study, research or a taught degree, or a second undergraduate d...

GrantWatch ID#: 175877
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Volunteer Capacity Building

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, labor organizations, and Tribes to expand capabilities for community service. Funding is intended to help applicant organizations increase their ability to recruit and retain ski...

GrantWatch ID#: 182196

Grant to Minnesota Nonprofits and IHEs to Integrate Foreign Health Workers

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grant to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist immigrant medical graduates and healthcare professionals trained in foreign countries to integrate into the state’s healthcare system. Funding is intended to support guidance services, educational and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181617

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and municipalities in eligible counties for recreational opportunities. Funding is intended to create activities on the regional lake and other waterbodies in the area....

GrantWatch ID#: 221992

Grants to California Training Programs to Train Physician Assistant and Family Nurse Practitio...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to California training programs to train students in the fields of physician assistant and family nurse practitioner. Funding is intended to support currently existing, accredited programs that educate, train, and place graduates in locations that are medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 204752

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Tribes to Increase the EV Sector Workf...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, Tribes, and workforce development boards to increase the state's workforce in the electric vehicle sector. Funding is intended for training programs to expand the expertise of technicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231924

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities Fields

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions of higher education for research in the social sciences and humanities fields. The purpose of funding is for research into individual behavior and society's behavior as a whole. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 160930

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Build Centers for Promoting Quantum Technology

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, including academic and research institutions, to build centers for quantum technology commercialization. Funding is intended for advancing quantum technology commercialization, building physical hubs, assisting quantum-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 232213

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and HOAs for Environment and Nature Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, CBOs, and homeowners' associations for neighborhood and community projects related to the environment in eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156617

Grants to Maryland Businesses and Nonprofits Partnering with IHEs for Research and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 181452
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Grants to Connecticut Entities for Farm-to-School Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, IHEs, childcare centers, schools, farms, agencies, and organizations for farm-to-school projects. Funding is intended to support efforts to purchase food from local producers. Eligible grant tracks include local procureme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211983

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects to Preserve Habitats

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and federal, state, and local government agencies for projects to preserve habitats. Funding is intended to support projects with a focus on the restoration, enhancement, and expansion o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140537
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Researchers to Improve Patient Care

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona individuals affiliated with healthcare systems and research facilities for research to improve patient care. Funding is intended for solutions addressing clinical needs that have the potential to impact patients in Arizona and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197191

Grants to California IHEs, Schools, and Healthcare Training Programs for Medical Training

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California IHEs, schools, and healthcare training programs to offer medical training courses to underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to create a more culturally-diverse healthcare workforce. Eligible areas of study include behavioral health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 204043

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Apprenticeship Programs to Address Workforce Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania CBOs, businesses, labor and economic development organizations, LEAs, nonprofits, IHEs, associations, boards, and libraries for apprenticeship programs. Funding is intended for programs that address workforce development needs within the pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 232312

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, schools, school districts, academic institutions, conservation districts, and land grant associations to improve outdoor recreational infrastructure. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 201904

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for General Operating Support

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, watershed councils, and watershed alliances for general operating support. Funding is intended to support activities related to the enhancement of water qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 208559

Grants to New Jersey Researchers and Institutions for Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers and research institutions for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is intended for research that will lead to the development of interventions and cures for disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury. The program's goals inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230872

Grants to New Jersey Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury Pilot Project Research Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers for traumatic brain injury pilot project research activities. Program goals include research advancements on brain cell regeneration and repair, developing neural repair and regeneration models, disseminating research findings, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230875
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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.

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