Explore 1,819 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.
Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for activities to protect water resources throughout the state. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior...
Grants to Hawaii nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, and educational institutions to improve and preserve natural resources in eligible areas. Funding is intended to protect and enhance important local habitats, mitigate e...
Grants to California nursing education programs to provide training to healthcare professionals. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of healthcare providers in the state's medically underserved areas. Funding is intended to support program expansi...
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to teaching staff at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to design and plan research projects. Funding is intended to complete exploratory research, advance an exist...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and universities for youth-run projects related to climate action and sustainability. Funding is intended for projects designed and implemented by local youth. Projects will focus on t...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit local students and youth from low-income families in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support vocational and workplace training, access to higher education, and environmental and cultura...
Grants to Pennsylvania career and technical centers and school districts to improve programs that provide training to students. Funding is intended to cover the costs of equipment purchases that promote student achievement. The goal of the program is to support ha...
Grants to Washington technical and community colleges to create and develop new programs and innovative educational projects that have a positive impact on the system. Funding is intended for activities that offer sustainability and continuity. Projects must have ...
Grants to Massachusetts school districts, including charter schools and approved special ed schools, to prepare high school students for post-secondary education and careers. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended t...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Kansas faith-based organizations, nonprofits, schools, IHEs, and other community organizations and coalitions partnering with faith-based organizations for activities to reduce the use of marijuana and alcohol among youth. The purpose of...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota K-12 schools and community colleges for programs that improve the art curriculum in educational institutions in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote artistic excellence by supporting special arts events and project...
Opportunity for British Columbia First Nations students to participate in language training programs. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to paid internships and language learning programs, including mentor and apprentice stipends, tuition and living exp...
Grants to New York and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions for activities that benefit the local watershed. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...
Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for events related to breast cancer research. The purpose of the grant program is to support events that foster research and stimulate ideas related to breast cancer. Events...
Grants to California community organizations, IHEs, hospitals, businesses, and individuals for grassroots-led events related to breast cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Events may take place in-person, virtually, or in com...
Fellowships to California graduate students who are conducting breast cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Fellowships include a mentor currently involved in breast cancer research as well as a financial stipend. Research ...
Grants to California teams of researchers and community members for pilot research projects related to breast cancer. Applicants will work in teams throughout the research process, including studying the best research methods, clarifying breast cancer questions, g...
Grants of up to $25,000 and technical assistance to California teams of researchers and community members for planning activities related to breast cancer research projects. In addition to funding, teams will participate in a technical assistance program. The purp...
Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and IHEs to maintain safe water throughout the state. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to ensure that loc...
Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance local arts and culture programs in eligible locations. Programs must benefit local residents and be ope...
Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Priority is given to activities providing greater access to people who are underserved and economically disadvantaged. Eligible organizations are those...
Grants and loans to Ontario forest sector businesses, IHEs, and forest-sector related nonprofit organizations to advance the forestry and wood products industry throughout the Province. Applicants must submit a first-stage application prior to applying. Funding i...
Grants to Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and schools for projects to benefit local rural communities. The Foundation’s mission is to assist rural communities in MFA Oil Company’s mark...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for new and existing programs that benefit women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofits that promote educational and career opportunities for low-income women, as well as critical and bas...
Grants to Arkansas public schools, school districts, and qualifying university STEM centers to promote STEM education. Funding is intended to provide STEM equipment and training to students and teachers. The grant program supports public schools teaching science, ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, government entities, and IHEs for watershed conservation and restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects to restore, preserve, and protect water...
Scholarships to Illinois individuals to pursue a teaching degree at an eligible institution of higher education. Funding is intended to increase the number of trained teachers available to teach in underserved school districts. Awardees must commit to teaching in ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipalities, and healthcare organizations to improve the quality of life for seniors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible focus...
Opportunity for Indiana youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions t...
Opportunity for Utah high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by their school prior to submitting an application. Participating youth will meet high-level...
Opportunity for West Virginia high school students to participate in an educational leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by their school prior to submitting an application. Participating yout...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit research institutions and research hospitals partnering with for-profit companies to advance the development of innovations in the life sciences. Funding is intended to encourage the commercialization of therapies, devices, techno...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, research institutions and organizations, and academic medical centers to improve scientific research infrastructure. Funding is intended for renovation and construction, equipment, and other capital expenses. Reques...
Grants of $50,000 to Colorado research institutions and industry partners for translational quantum research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovations launched out of the lab and to help them along the development path to new programs and businesses. Hig...
Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...
Grants to Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming IHEs and nonprofit organizations for health and safety training programs in fishing, forestry, and agriculture. Funding is intended to ensure and enhance worker safety through the development of training...
Opportunity for New York undergraduates and recent graduates to participate in a conference to develop their abilities to promote their filmmaking or creative content. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with mentorship and networking, and the op...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions for collaborative research with researchers from other countries. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The pur...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for programs that promote sustainable agriculture. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, ...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies who work with farmers and service providers in multiple states for educational projects to promote agricultural sustainability. Projects must take place within the...
Grants of up to $40,000 to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, companies, IHEs, and municipalities for artist residency programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sustainable programs for artists to interpret natural resources through the us...
Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, IHEs, and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to preserve local heritage. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal and obtain required registrations prio...
Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, CBOs, employers, trade and business groups, LEAs, vocational and high schools, IHEs, and government agencies for workforce development programs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrat...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and for-profit entities who work with farmers and in food systems in multiple states for research projects to improve practices in agriculture. Projects must take place within the N...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportuni...
Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government and tribal entities for projects and programs benefitting babies and toddlers from prenatal to age 3. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, K-12 schools, libraries, and institutes of higher education for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to projects for...
Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...
Contracts for services to Ohio nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, hospitals, and government agencies for initiatives to address nicotine usage at school districts. Funding is intended to contract entities that will work with school districts to update their po...
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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.
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