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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 Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents and Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents and communities. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects and initiatives that drive growth, innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178913

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of human services, community development, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179718

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Groups, Galleries, and Publishers for Arts Projects and Prof...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 180277

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180635

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Institutions for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that benefit local residents and youth. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, youth, culture and history, health care, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 185974

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs that Address Mental Health and ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to support people with mental health or substance abuse challenges. New applicants must register online prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to allow individuals to access...

GrantWatch ID#: 190265

Grants to Colorado Health-Based Facilities, IHEs, and Tribal Entities for Workforce Expansion ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado health education facilities, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal entities, dental clinics, and other health centers to promote diversity and workforce development. Applicants are required to register in the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209625

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218493

Opportunity for North Carolina IHEs to Register for a Federal Workforce Grant Program

Deadline: 10/15/26

Opportunity for North Carolina post-secondary education institutions, apprenticeship programs, and other workforce development entities to be recognized as eligible programs for students to receive Federal grants. This program is intended to confirm institutional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230520

Grants to Utah IHEs for Artificial Intelligence Projects That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Utah institutions of higher education for innovative projects that use artificial intelligence to improve the lives of state residents. Funding is intended for projects with a vision of how Utah will be different in five years — healthier, safer, more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231738

Grants to Minnesota Residency Programs for Medical Training Opportunities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Minnesota residency programs and sponsors to expand residencies and training opportunities for physicians. Funding is intended for new primary care residency programs or to train residents in newly created residency positions within existing programs. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 161880

Grants to West Virginia IHEs for STEM Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to West Virginia colleges and universities to provide research opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing studies in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Funding is intended to support small research s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187002

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Youth Natural Resources Management Experiences

Deadline: 10/16/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230146

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

Deadline: 10/16/26

Opportunity for Nebraska 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232144

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to Ohio Libraries to Improve and Expand Services

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio public, school, and academic libraries to improve and expand services. Funding is intended to allow libraries to enhance and enrich programs and services to address the needs of their communities. This grant provides federal funds t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216711

Leadership Program and Scholarships for North Dakota High School Students

Deadline: 10/18/26

Opportunity for North Dakota high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Participating students will network with their peers, meet with high-level government officials, and attend a rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232170

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions in designated areas for the conservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of wetland preservation, public access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 138278

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies for STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies to develop and provide STEM and space-related activities. Funding is intended to support new initiatives or ongoing programs that advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162194

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Projects Focused on Kidney Disease

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Canada independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to study kidney disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible expenses may include supplies, materials, equipment, payment of laboratory assistants, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174821

Opportunity for New Hampshire Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for New Hampshire youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232150

Opportunity for Vermont High School Students to Attend an Educational Program in DC

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for Vermont junior and senior high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service to participate in a weeklong educational program. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship in addition to an all-expenses-paid t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232193

Opportunity for Wyoming High School Students to Participate in an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/19/26

Opportunity for Wyoming qualifying high school juniors and seniors to participate in an educational experience that will encourage pursuit of a public service career. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship for undergraduate studies and at...

GrantWatch ID#: 232199

Grants to Maine and New Hampshire Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine and New Hampshire public and private schools in funding source member communities for recycling projects. Funding is intended to support projects that promote landfill diversion and the reduction of solid waste disposal through reus...

GrantWatch ID#: 173466

Grants to Texas Early-Career Investigators For Cancer Research at Nonprofit Institutions

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas early-career investigators to conduct cancer-related studies at nonprofit research institutions. Funding is intended to expand efforts in cancer research and to draw newly independent investigators to local institutions. Grants can support candidat...

GrantWatch ID#: 208165

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Institutions for Workforce Expansion Related to Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions to hire investigators who have made exceptional contributions to the field of cancer research. Funding is intended for workforce expansion efforts that help to provide Texas institutions with a competiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 208166

Grants to Texas IHEs and Research Institutes to Promote Cancer Studies

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit research and academic institutions for workforce expansion efforts to promote and improve cancer research. Funding is intended to further research studies by attracting investigators who show a marked capacity for self-direction, whose wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209699

Grants to Montana Agencies, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Schools for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and K-12 schools for forestry projects. Funding is intended to expand and enhance urban and community forests across the state through large-scale tree planting...

GrantWatch ID#: 232366

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Research Institutions for Life Sciences Research

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research groups for studies in the life sciences field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Proposals should focus on life sciences research. The goal of these gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 158113

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

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Florida 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, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177232

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

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations and government 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, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177240

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

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to California 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, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 181989

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants to Iowa 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, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 181995

Opportunity for Ohio High School Students to Attend an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/21/26

Opportunity for Ohio qualifying high school students interested in pursuing public service careers to participate in an educational program in Washington, DC. In addition to a $12,500 college scholarship, participants will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 232172

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Sustainable Energy Projects

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, businesses, academic institutions, municipalities, and state agencies for facility upgrades that promote sustainable energy usage. Funding is intended to support large-scale commercial projects. Grant funds may be us...

GrantWatch ID#: 159535

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based entities, and local government agencies for programs and initiatives to meet community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of economic deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 177308

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree-Planting Projects that Enha...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to plant trees in communities across the state. Funding is intended to support projects that promote community beautification. Funded proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 180845

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

Deadline: 10/23/26

Opportunity for Alaska youth to receive an undergraduate college scholarship 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232098

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits and Individuals to Curb Substance Abuse

Deadline: 10/24/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, Indigenous schools, community groups, and individuals for activities to curb substance abuse and address mental illness. Funding is intended to benefit target groups, including Indigenou...

GrantWatch ID#: 223534

Fellowships to Oregon Women Architects for Career Advancement Activities

Deadline: 10/25/26

Fellowships of up to $3,000 to Oregon women architects for career advancement activities. Funding is intended for women with a minimum of five years' experience in the field and can be used for a variety of professional development activities. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216437

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

Deadline: 10/25/26

Opportunity for Nevada youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $10,000, 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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232145

Grants to North Carolina Researchers for Studies Related to State Water Resources

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to North Carolina researchers for studies related to state water resources. Funding is intended to support work through a collaborative research approach that utilizes local ecological knowledge. Projects can address a range of water resour...

GrantWatch ID#: 176752

Grants to Canada Charities and Individuals to Improve the Quality of Life for Those in Palliat...

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, health professionals, and early-career researchers for projects, programs, and research studies that improve the quality of life for individuals in palliative care. Grants for projects focused on children and adolescents are...

GrantWatch ID#: 220777

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

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Alaska 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, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177230

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

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Colorado 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, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181990

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

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Hawaii 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, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181993

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

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Missouri 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, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182000

Grants to Montana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Montana 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, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 182001

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

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Oregon 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, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 182007
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