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Grants for Colleges & Universities

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.

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1,819 grants found

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 09/16/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 221701

Grants to Hawaii Entities to Preserve Natural Resources

Deadline: 10/21/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 186987

Grants to California Nursing Schools and Programs to Train Students to Provide Healthcare to U...

Deadline: 10/22/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 192311

Grants to USA and US Virgin Islands IHE Teaching Staff to Plan Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211235

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and IHEs for Youth-Run Climate Action Projects

Deadline: 10/10/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232477

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Students and Youth

Deadline: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 161165

Grants to Pennsylvania Technical Centers and School Districts for Career Training Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 193450

Grants to Washington Technical and Community Colleges for Program Improvement

Deadline: 09/17/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195946

Grants to Massachusetts LEAs for Training in Career Preparation for High School Students

Deadline: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 222095

Grants to Kansas Faith-Based Entities, Nonprofits, and Schools to Address Substance Abuse

Deadline: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232422

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Schools and Community Colleges to Enhance Existing Arts Curricula

Deadline: 10/01/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179204

Opportunity for British Columbia First Nations Students to Join a Language Program

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 209097

Grants to New York and Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Watershed

Deadline: 03/05/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 11/20/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 209322

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Breast Cancer Research Events

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225584

Grants to California Entities and Individuals for Grassroots Breast Cancer Research Events

Deadline: 02/18/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225585

Fellowships to California Graduate Students for Breast Cancer Research

Deadline: 03/04/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26 LOI Date: 01/15/27

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225586

Grants to California Teams of Researchers and Community Members for Pilot Breast Cancer Resear...

Deadline: 03/04/27 Conference Date: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225588

Grants to California Research Teams for Breast Cancer Research Planning Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232245

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Maintain Safe Water

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232497

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local Arts and Culture Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 174856

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 184526

Grants and Loans to Ontario For-Profits, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Advance the Forestry and Wood...

Deadline: 10/26/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 190895

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Projects to Benefit Rural Communities

Deadline: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 204605

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs and Activities that Benefit Women

Deadline: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 215894

Grants to Arkansas Schools and School Districts to Promote STEM Education

Deadline: 09/18/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221841

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Districts, Agencies, and IHEs for Watershed Conservation

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 228839

Scholarships to Illinois Individuals to Pursue a Teaching Degree

Deadline: 09/18/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231768

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Healthcare Organizations to Support Seniors

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 231963

Opportunity for Indiana Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232116

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Utah High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232190

Leadership Program and Scholarships for West Virginia High School Students

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232197

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and For-Profits to Develop Life Sciences Innovations

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 231815

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Research Institutions to Improve Research Infrastructure

Deadline: 11/06/26 Conference Date: 09/18/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232345

Grants to Colorado Research Institutes and Business Partners for Scientific Studies

Deadline: 09/20/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 231846

Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...

Deadline: 09/21/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 160240

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits in Multiple States for Agriculture Safety Training

Deadline: 09/21/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232412

Emerging New York Filmmaker and Content Creator Promotion Conference

Deadline: 09/21/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232476

Grants to Canada Researchers for Collaborative Research with Researchers from Other Countries

Deadline: 09/22/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 217831

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research on Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170933

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Training Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 171785

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Artist Residency Programs

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 187312

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec Entities to Preserve Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 192586

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Employers, LEAs, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Workforce De...

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 194711

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research to Improve Agricultural Practices

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196260

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Projects That Strengthen Farming Communities

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 224753

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 09/24/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 157363

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Government, and Tribal Entities to Benefit Babies and Toddlers

Deadline: 09/24/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171932

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Libraries, and IHEs for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 175134

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research Studies Related to Aging and Health

Deadline: 09/24/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 231514

Contracts to Ohio Nonprofits, IHEs, Hospitals, and Agencies to Address Nicotine Usage

Deadline: 09/24/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232054
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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.

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.

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