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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 Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for local projects that focus on education, the arts, health, recreation, and general community benefit. Funding is intended to positively impact the local community. All projects must benefit the residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 182747

Grants to Michigan Agencies, IHEs, and Private Facilities for Construction of Leisure Boating ...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Michigan local governments, public institutions of higher education, and private facilities for the construction of leisure boating facilities. Funding is intended to build facilities that accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transie...

GrantWatch ID#: 143859

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community development. Successful projects will demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170674

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Support Arts Programming

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects and programming. Funding is intended to provide support to new and developing organizations, as well as established organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 178191

Grants to Wisconsin and Florida Nonprofits for Health Care, Medical Research, and Children's W...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin and Florida nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of children’s welfare, education, and medical care. Funding is intended to support programs and projects relating to disadvantaged children; medical research and...

GrantWatch ID#: 178587

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Institutions for Programs to Improve the Lives and Wel...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and institutions for programs to improve the lives and well-being of residents in eligible regions. Focus areas include education, financial assistance, medical care, domestic violence, children's or...

GrantWatch ID#: 137368

Scholarships to Colorado Women Pursuing Secondary Education Degrees

Deadline: 04/30/27

Scholarships to Colorado women pursuing secondary education degrees. The purpose of the scholarship program is to aid women with demonstrated financial need. The goal is to enable women to achieve self-sufficiency through pursuing educational opportunities and car...

GrantWatch ID#: 214111

Grants to Western Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Charitable Programs that Enhance the Quality of ...

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants to Western Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that enhance the quality of life in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of higher education, the arts, healthcare research, care for the poor, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220275

Grants to Indiana Arts and Humanities Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 06/30/27 LOI Date: 04/30/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and academic institutions for capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for one-time, specific undertakin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222220

Grants to Texas Universities for Chemical Research Initiatives

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants to Texas universities for chemical research initiatives. Funding is intended for institutions with substantial chemical research programs whose goal is to solve significant challenges to benefit mankind. Research may include all subfields of chemistry as we...

GrantWatch ID#: 231119

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts, culture, and humanities; education; health; human services; and religion. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 137471

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Educational and Charitable Activities

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, government entities, and universities for educational and charitable activities, programs, and projects that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Eligible programs serve the residents of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 150207

Sponsorships to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/01/27

Sponsorships of up to $1,000 to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, schools, and CBOs for educational events and training programs to benefit young children and their families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for community outrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 173753

Grants to USA IHEs and Research Institutions in Multiple States for Collaborative Research Bet...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia IHEs and research institutions for collaborative scientific research between mentors and secondary school teachers. Applicants must submit an eligibility form prior to being invited to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 192486

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, andIHES in Eligible Areas for Progr...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education in eligible locations for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192777

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Enhance Quality of Li...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government units, and educational institutions to address community needs and opportunities in eligible regions. Interested applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Proposed programs and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 194895

Grants to New York and Texas Nonprofits to Support Education, the Environment, and Animals

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to New York and Texas nonprofit organizations to support education, the environment, and animals. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to those addressing the prevention of cruelty to animals, research projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219860

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Support Higher Education, Youth Programs, and Prevention of Crue...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that serve charitable, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. Funding is intended to support nonprofits working to advance higher education, assist youth, and aid in the prevention o...

GrantWatch ID#: 220168

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and IHEs for Arts Support, Research, and Scholarships

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and IHEs for programs focusing on educational, charitable, and religious purposes, with primary support given in eligible locations. Priority will be given to requests to support the arts, as well as to requests from IHEs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220205

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Support a Range of C...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to support a range of charitable causes. Funding is intended to support medical education, agriculture, wildlife, and conservation. Preference will be given to requests ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220289

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Support Medical Training and Research

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations to support medical training and research. Funding is intended to provide institutions with accredited nursing schools with funds to benefit nursing students in need. Funding is also available to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 220330

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Strengthen the Marine Economy

Deadline: 05/03/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to strengthen the marine and seafood economy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for marine education, workforce dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 229993

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin Nonprofit and Governmental Trade School Programs to Promote ...

Deadline: 05/05/27

Grants to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofit and governmental technical, vocational, and trade school programs to promote education in eligible regions. Priority is given to academic programs that are likely to produce skilled professionals for key local industries...

GrantWatch ID#: 220177

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota Vocational and Trade School Programs to Promote Education in...

Deadline: 05/05/27

Grants to Wisconsin and Minnesota nonprofit and governmental technical, vocational, and trade school programs to promote education in eligible regions. Preference given to study programs that are most likely to produce qualified candidates for the workforce in ess...

GrantWatch ID#: 220273

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Schools for ...

Deadline: 07/01/27 LOI Date: 05/15/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit and faith-based organizations and schools to support education initiatives that benefit underprivileged students of all ages in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry...

GrantWatch ID#: 180539

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Hispanic Community

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for Hispanic residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and promote educational, social, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged Hispan...

GrantWatch ID#: 129151

Grants to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Funding is for programs that address the following focus areas: financial wellness, workforce education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158117

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to Arizona Artists, Organizations, and Schools for Public Performances and Projects

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Arizona artists, organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education for public performances and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that increase, support, and motivate the performing arts. Funded ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197341

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, IHEs, government entities, and churches in eligible locations for projects that benefit local residents. Applicants requesting seed money for dynamic, new projects and that show funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187236

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, education, human services, and religion-based initiatives. The Foundation supports charitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213422

Grant to Iowa Researchers and Faculty Members for Studies Related to Science and Space

Deadline: 06/12/27

Grant of $40,000 per year to Iowa qualifying investigators and faculty members for engineering and research projects related to science and space. Projects that engage undergraduate students will be considered favorably. Funding is intended for research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221141

Scholarships to New Jersey Women to Pursue Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 06/15/27

Scholarships of $1,000 to New Jersey Individuals in eligible locations to pursue educational opportunities. Funding is intended for women aged 21 years or older who are full- or part-time students. The purpose of funding is to help non-traditional students who hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 158562

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Residents' Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/15/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, and public schools for a wide range of programs to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to address community needs expressed by local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 180040

Grants to Iowa Faculty at Eligible IHEs for Programs that Support STEM Education

Deadline: 06/25/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Iowa faculty members at eligible institutions of higher education for programs that promote STEM education. Funding is intended to support the development of STEM-related curricula that focus on improving student skills. The grant will s...

GrantWatch ID#: 162048

Grants to South Carolina and Tennessee Nonprofits for Medical Research, Disease Management, En...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to South Carolina and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for charitable activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of medical research, disease management, environment, and education. Organizations must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220312

Award to a Michigan Educator or Museum Staff Member for Outstanding Informal Earth Science Ins...

Deadline: 07/01/27

Award of $500 to a Michigan educator or professional museum staff member to recognize outstanding contributions to Earth Science mentoring and education. Strong candidates have demonstrated excellence in the development, design, and implementation of informal Eart...

GrantWatch ID#: 160805

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include higher education, literary endeavors, music and arts with a focus on children, and the elderly. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 220231

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofit Staff Members in Eligible Regions for Career Development

Deadline: 07/02/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania staff members employed or volunteering at nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to enable nonprofit executive directors and boards of directors to participate in...

GrantWatch ID#: 196149

Grants to USA HBCUs in Multiple States to Increase Capacity for Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: 10/19/27 LOI Date: 07/08/27

Grants to USA and territories Historically Black Colleges and Universities in eligible states to increase capacity to pursue scientific research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and must ensure that required registrations are completed prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208809

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Clubs, and IHEs to Build and Expand Shooting Range Facil...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribal entities, clubs, organizations, academic institutions, and school districts to improve shooting ranges that are open for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 151976

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit People with D...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for collaborative and innovative charitable activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172871

Grants to Protect Natural Resources to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institut...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for conservation projects. Funding is intended to protect, restore, and enhance water and natural resources. Eligible applicants must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 172872

Grants to Texas Public IHEs and Nonprofit Institutions to Improve the Field of Nursing

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Texas IHEs and nonprofit institutions in eligible counties to enhance nursing education. Funding is intended to support and improve the field of nursing. Grant funds may be used for supplies, projects, equipment, and technology. Applicants must be locate...

GrantWatch ID#: 173152

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Employment Training Programs

Deadline: 07/22/27

Contracts for services to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the employment and training needs of eligible state residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide low-i...

GrantWatch ID#: 196887

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to Texas charitable organizations for programs that address critical community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education, religion, human services, science, medical researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 199296

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, and human services. Priority is given to medical research and medical aid organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 146744

Grants to Ohio Researchers and Students at IHEs for Floriculture Studies

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Ohio researchers, faculty members, and students affiliated with eligible academic institutions for studies related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support research projects, graduate student recruitment efforts, teaching programs, educational tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215129

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and faith-based entities in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Previous grants have supported dental health progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 172893

Bursaries to Alberta Students to Pursue Degrees in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences

Deadline: 08/31/27

Bursaries to Alberta individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agricultural or environmental sciences. Funding is intended to assist with educational costs. The purpose of this funding is to support students in their agriculture studies. Applicants for the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228842
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Are there grants specifically for HBCUs and Hispanic-Serving Institutions?

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