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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,802 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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1,802 grants found

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Tribes for Educational Projects Related to Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, academic institutions, Tribal entities, and traditional councils for the study and preservation of heritage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities with educational components, al...

GrantWatch ID#: 178303

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Tribes in Eligible Regions to Preserve Traditi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, Tribes, and traditional councils to identify and preserve native names for landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation and study of nativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178304

Grants to Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for capital support, scholarships, and program support. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including those that pertain to food pantries, education, homele...

GrantWatch ID#: 178421

Grants to British Columbia Organizations and Individuals for Charitable Legal Services and Act...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia organizations and individuals to benefit communities throughout the province by providing legal education, legal aid, legal research, and other law-related activities. All projects must be culturally sensitive, respect diversity, and dem...

GrantWatch ID#: 178712

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Programs that Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public universities, and K-12 schools for programs that benefit residents in local communities. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 178724

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the economic well-being and quality of life of communities within the funding source service area. Funding is intended for initia...

GrantWatch ID#: 179407

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, School Districts, and IHEs in Eligible Areas to Improve ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina nonprofits, public school districts, and IHEs in eligible locations for programs that improve educational outcomes in grades K-3 and to promote excellence in teaching and leadership in K-12 public schools. Applicants must first take an eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 180176

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Increase Access to Justice and Enhance the Legal Profession

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to increase access to justice and to enhance the legal profession. Priority consideration will be given to new applicants. Innovative approaches that respond to unmet needs are encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 180217

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies for Humanities Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, tribal entities, and groups for humanities projects serving public audiences. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180374

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Community Groups for Public Humanit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, libraries, institutions of higher education, and other community groups for public humanities programs and projects. Funding is intended for accessible projects that e...

GrantWatch ID#: 180466

Grants to USA IHEs in New England States for Initiatives to Improve Financial Stability and In...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA IHEs in New England states for initiatives to enhance education affordability and financial sustainability. Funding is intended to assist university and college leaders in lowering costs and increasing college affordability and finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 181087

Grants to Idaho Higher Education Students to Attend STEM-Related Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho higher education graduate or undergraduate students to attend STEM activities and events. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attending an event, conference, training, or other STEM-related events, activities, or collaboratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 181903

Fellowships to Montana IHE Faculty Members and Researchers to Mentor Students in STEM-Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $7,500 to Montana faculty members, research professionals, and college instructors at qualifying institutions to mentor undergraduate students in STEM fields. Funding is intended to increase research activity and capabilities on campuses by en...

GrantWatch ID#: 182222

Grants to New Mexico IHE Faculty Members to Enhance Science and Tech Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to New Mexico faculty members at eligible colleges and universities to further education in science, technology, engineering, and aeronautics. Funding is intended for achievement programs, courses, and curriculum development. Eligible uses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182284

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies to Improve the Local Qua...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and governmental entities for projects that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that are designed in response to the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182442

Grants to California Institutions of Higher Education in Eligible Regions for Women's Studies ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California institutions of higher education in eligible communities to support existing or create new programs for women's, gender, or feminist studies. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary form prior to a full grant application. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 182560

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Community Improvement Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public schools and universities for programs that improve local communities. Funding is accepted for programs in the areas of arts, education, health, and social services. Past recipients include un...

GrantWatch ID#: 183648

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Host Arts Exhibits

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government and tribal agencies, schools, and IHEs to host traveling arts and cultural exhibitions and presentations. Funding is intended to defray the cost of travel and freight expenses associated with tourism performance...

GrantWatch ID#: 183756

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184772

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Discounts on Telecommunications Services to California Nonprofits, Health Facilities, Educatio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Discounts to California nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, health facilities, libraries, and colleges on purchasing eligible telecommunications services. Funding is intended to reduce the cost of internet and broadband services and increase the acc...

GrantWatch ID#: 184926

Grants to Connecticut Educators and Researchers for Studies and Activities Related to Environm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut educators and researchers for research projects and other activities that address environmental and marine issues. Funding is intended for pilot studies, conferences, publications, extension or education projects, and similar ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185750

Grants and Sponsorships to Maryland Nonprofits for Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and event sponsorships to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to support the community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of arts and culture, economic development, community improvement, and workforce. Applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185754

Water Technology Exchange Program for Israel and Germany Early-Career Scientists

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Israel and Germany early-career scientists to participate in an exchange program to promote the study of water technology. Funding is intended for travel and accommodation, work, and living expenses. Eligible candidates may be doctoral degree stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 185757

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Improve STEM Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, academic institutions, and K-12 schools to improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Applicants must request access to the application system ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187005

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Workforce Readiness Programs for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, local governments, institutions of higher education, and tribes for adult workforce readiness programs. Funding is intended to support programs and services that provide technical or career training, basic education, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 187616

Grants to Quebec Artists for the Promotion of Inuit and First Nations Arts and Culture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Quebec artists for the promotion of Inuit and First Nations arts and culture. Artists may be beginning or established First Nations or Indigenous artists in a wide variety of disciplines. Funding is intended for professional development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 188347

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence for events and activities that benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 188784

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Charitable Activities and Scholarships to Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to New York City nonprofit organizations and individuals. Grants are intended to assist impoverished individuals and meet cultural, literary, educational, scientific, health-care related, and humanitarian charitable needs. Scholarships are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188923

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for charitable activities that enhance the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 190659

Grants to California Nonprofits, CBOs, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs in Eligible Areas for Envir...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, special districts, for-profits, community groups, schools, and IHEs in eligible areas for environmental projects. Funding is intended for activities and new technologies that help to ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 190935

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Professional Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and governmental entities to provide professional training opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations with industry sectors to support job creation or retention. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 191234

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Exhibits and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government and public agencies, IHEs, and PreK-12 schools for arts exhibits, programs, and performances. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 191714

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Colleges to Provide Training Programs for Low-Income Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit community-based organizations, public community and technical colleges, and a state agency to provide career training programs in eligible fields. It is intended that this training will result in permanent employment opportunities for par...

GrantWatch ID#: 191893

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Faith-Based and Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide flexible, discretionary support to expand funding opportunities and respond to emerging community needs. Applicants must serve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 192084

Grants to California Nursing Homes to Enhance the Quality of Care for Facility Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nursing home associations, nursing facilities, consumer advocacy organizations, state agencies, and academic institutions for projects that enhance the quality of care for nursing home residents. Funds may be used for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192858

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and Indigenous Entities for Community-Betterment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, Metis Settlements, and institutions of higher education for programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193480

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Research Related to Space

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio university staff members to provide start-up funding for space-related research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovative, original research that yields results for a regular research grant opportunity with an established fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193616

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to increase access to training programs, skills development activities, and education, and to prepare local reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 195695

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Trade Organizations, Businesses, and IHEs for Tra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, trade organizations, businesses, and IHEs for technical training programs. The purpose of the funding is to support non-degree programs for employees to enhance their skills and learn new skills in occupati...

GrantWatch ID#: 196888

Fellowships to Israel and International Scientists in Eligible Countries for Biology Research ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Israel and International scientists and scholars in eligible countries for short-term biology research collaboration. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote collaborative research studies...

GrantWatch ID#: 197075

Grants to Canada Healthcare Associations, IHEs, and Agencies for Healthcare Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada healthcare professional associations, universities, public and governmental organizations, patient advocacy groups, and patient groups for healthcare activities. Funding is intended for identified, clear studies, projects, and other activities. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 197144

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States to Address Financial Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations in the funding source's service area for programs addressing economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness. Funding is intended to help families, individuals, and businesses overcome finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 197231

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for College Test Preparation Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist at-risk, underprivileged, or marginalized students with college entrance exams and career readiness. Funding is intended to support efforts to close the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197334

Grants to Ontario Businesses for the Production of New Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Conditional grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with research institutions or institutions of higher education in eligible regions for the production of new technologies. Funding is intended for the research, development, demonstration, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197490

Grants to Ontario IHEs and Research Institutions in Eligible Regions to Develop Research Capac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario institutions of higher education and research institutions in eligible regions to develop research capacity. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the economic development of local communities through research related to key economic sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 197491

Grants to Canada Private Educational Institutions, Community Centers, Places of Worship, Shelt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, including private educational institutions, community centers, places of worship, shelters, offices, cemeteries, and childcare centers to improve community security. Funding may be used for expenses such as security equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197811

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Training and Career Development in the Area...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada and International early-career researchers to support studies related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended for training and career development in the field of ALS research. The purpose of this program is to help researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197944

Grants to Florida Agencies, Colleges, and State Technical Centers for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida governmental entities, state colleges, and state technical centers to promote economic development throughout the state. Funding is intended to support workforce development projects and public sector capital projects, including transportation an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197952
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