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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 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

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

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to Wyoming 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#: 182017

Grants to New York Clinicians to Help Repay Educational Loans

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to New York eligible clinicians to help repay educational loans. Funding is intended to encourage licensed clinicians to work in underserved areas. Clinicians working at approved sites may receive financial incentives in return for a contract period of elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 220425

Grants to Michigan Researchers for Studies to Improve Health Outcomes and Care for Residents

Deadline: 01/06/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Michigan researchers affiliated with nonprofit universities, hospitals, and healthcare systems for projects to improve healthcare and health for state residents. Applicants must submit a concept paper before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 155901

Grants and Fellowships to New York Researchers for Studies Related to Energy and Pollution

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to New York researchers affiliated with eligible research institutions and fellowships to New York PhD students and post-doctoral fellows for research studies related to energy and pollution. Funding is intended for research within the following categories:...

GrantWatch ID#: 216342

Grants to Minnesota Farmers, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 10/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota farmers, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and tribes for projects to advance agricultural research and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 137510

Grants to Ontario IHEs to Assist Students in Transferring Between Programs of Study

Deadline: 12/03/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants of $40,000 to Ontario universities, Indigenous Institutions, and colleges to form collaborations that will assist students in transferring between programs of study. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended to assist s...

GrantWatch ID#: 231079

Grants to Ontario IHEs to Develop Transfer Pathways Between Institutions

Deadline: 12/03/26 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants of $40,000 to Ontario colleges, universities, and Indigenous Institutes to develop transfer pathways between institutions. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to facilitate the transfer of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231608

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Humanities, Arts, and History P...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and grants of up to $2,500 to New Jersey nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local government agencies, IHEs, libraries, scholars, and artists in eligible locations for programs in the areas of humanities, arts, and history. First-time ...

GrantWatch ID#: 128655

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Municipalities for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, municipalities, IHEs, libraries, and tribes to provide arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist with arts activities and for general operating support. Priority will be giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 145291

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for activities and projects in the focus areas of environment, youth, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 180811

Grants to Washington Entities to Improve Crop Competitiveness

Deadline: 02/05/27 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit and for-profit organizations, industry and producer groups, government agencies, and schools for agricultural programs that promote specific crops. Applicants must submit a concept proposal and complete the required registrations pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 200684

Grants to Michigan IHEs for Water-Based Energy and Technology Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to Michigan public or private colleges and universities for water-based energy technology research. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research projects that focus on reducing energy waste by utilizing the state'...

GrantWatch ID#: 232473

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Trail Stewardship Initiatives

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and IHEs for trail stewardship initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations to build capacity, improve trail user experiences, increase community en...

GrantWatch ID#: 232553

Fellowships to Illinois IHEs to Employ Nursing Faculty

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowships of up to $25,000 to Illinois IHEs to employ nursing faculty. Funding is intended for institutions with a pre-licensure RN program to retain qualified nursing faculty, with funds paid directly by the applicant to the fellow. Eligible fellows must promot...

GrantWatch ID#: 232554

Fellowships to Canada Master's and Doctoral Students, and Researchers for Neurodevelopmental R...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowships to Canada Master's and Doctoral students, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral researchers affiliated with Canadian IHEs for neurodevelopmental research. In addition to funding, fellows will benefit from professional development opportunities, conference...

GrantWatch ID#: 232662

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Protect and Manage Resources in Eligible R...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Florida local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a local government to manage and preserve resources in eligible locations. Certain applicants must consult local agencies before applying. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 154833

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Education, Disaster Preparedness and Relief, a...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that serve communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of manufacturing education, disaster preparedness and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 178698

Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents and strengthen communities. Focus areas include education, workforce development, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179420

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tourist Events

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Iowa nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for events that promote the local tourist industry in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support marketing and other event-related costs suc...

GrantWatch ID#: 184808

Fellowships to Connecticut Residents to Collaborate with University Investigators on Patient C...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Fellowships to Connecticut residents for community-engaged health research training in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support participation in a nine-month hybrid program that provides instruction in patient-centered and community-based research and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 187139

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. The grant program seek...

GrantWatch ID#: 220265

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of health, education, arts and culture, humanities, human services, and reli...

GrantWatch ID#: 220266

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Charitable and Educational Programs

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for activities that serve educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes benefiting local communities, with priority given to specified regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 220274

Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Groups for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Massachusetts schools, groups, and educational institutions for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the conservation, stewardship, scientific knowledge, public awareness, and preservation of green open spaces and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222578

Scholarships to USA Students in Multiple States to Support the Rice Industry

Deadline: 10/31/26

Scholarships to Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas students to support the rice industry. Graduating high school students will produce an original video up to three minutes about rice grown in the United States. The grand-prize winne...

GrantWatch ID#: 223566

Grants to Canada Organizations for Community Projects and to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada organizations for community projects and to improve healthcare. Funding is intended to support initiatives that align with the following focus areas: health concerns, culture, arts, environment, science, education, social, and humanitarian. Priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 225563

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Boards to Commemorate America 250

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, school boards, and tribal governments for public humanities programming related to America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 228352

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Welfare Activ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, colleges, school districts, and government entities for programs and projects that contribute to the welfare of communities in eligible regions. Focus areas include education and youth, environment, and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 229487

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Religion-Based Programming

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs related to religion. Funding is intended for projects that help residents explore and discuss how religion impacts their lives. Programs may...

GrantWatch ID#: 231964

Grants to Michigan Faculty at Eligible Institutions for Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: 11/12/26 Conference Date: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to individual junior faculty members at eligible Michigan institutions of higher education for scientific research projects. Priority focus areas include space science, aerospace, and earth system science. Researchers working in other relate...

GrantWatch ID#: 162114

Grants to New Mexico Libraries to Improve STEM and Environmental Disciplines Services

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico libraries to improve library services in a wide range of STEM-related disciplines. Funding is intended for projects and activities related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and the environment. Libraries may wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 167350

Grants to Texas Medical Societies and Chapters for Public Health Improvement Programs

Deadline: 11/15/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $7,500 to Texas medical student chapters, county medical societies, and alliance chapters for programs and projects that promote the health and well-being of residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before sub...

GrantWatch ID#: 173121

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health, community, education, youth, and family services. Proposals should address the ro...

GrantWatch ID#: 175390

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Hire Touring Artists

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and IHEs to hire an eligible artist for performances. Funding will be used to defray the fee charged by an approved artist. Qualifying applicants may request a grant through this program t...

GrantWatch ID#: 176313

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Collect Historical Accounts

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and other organizations to collect and transcribe personal historical accounts. Applicants must submit a draft and complete required registrations prior to submitting the final appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177848

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Improve Capacity to Provide Arts Pro...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs that provide arts programming to improve business practices and strengthen organizational operations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance an organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178194

Grants to USA IHEs in Multiple States to Purchase Equipment to Improve Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and West Virginia colleges and universities to purchase or upgrade equipment that will enhance science education. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of n...

GrantWatch ID#: 178995

Grants to North Carolina Teachers for Programs Related to the Local Agricultural Industry

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to North Carolina Pre-K through college-level teachers in public and private schools and institutions of higher education for programs that further students' understanding of the local agricultural sector. Funding is intended to help teachers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179848

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Address the Needs of Local Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit and civic organizations, schools, and groups in eligible communities for a wide range of programs that address the needs of local communities and residents. Funding is intended to support initiativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180370

Grants to Maine Arts and Cultural, Medical, and Educational Nonprofits for Program Support

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, hospitals, clinics, medical research organizations, IHEs, and other educational institutions for programs in the areas of arts and culture, medical care, and education. Applications are primarily considere...

GrantWatch ID#: 180625

Grants to New Brunswick Arts Professionals for Career-Advancing Studies and Mentorships

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to New Brunswick professional artists for study programs and mentorships that promote career development. Funding is intended to support full-time studies in post-secondary programs and art schools, part-time post-secondary programs, and sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 180798

Grants to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in eligible regions for a wide range of projects and programs to benefit the community. Focus areas include education, health and human services, environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191933

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Benefit Local Youth in ...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and faith-based entities for programs and projects that benefit youth in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Priority funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 192460

Awards to British Columbia Indigenous Youth to Honor Outstanding Athletic Achievements

Deadline: 11/01/26

Awards of $500 to British Columbia Indigenous youth to honor exceptional athletic accomplishments and leadership abilities in eligible regions. The awards are intended to acknowledge outstanding young athletes who have excelled in performance sports and are highly...

GrantWatch ID#: 203801

Grants to Canada Investigators Affiliated With Eligible Universities for Community Projects Re...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada investigators affiliated with eligible universities for community projects related to the treatment of brain disorders. Funding is intended to support community projects involving neurological research. In previous years, grants ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207257

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in eligible regions to benefit local residents. Applicants should address the issues emphasized in the Foundation's mission statement. Funding is intended to support projects in a variety of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210228

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Support Scholarships for Peo...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions to establish scholarships for people with disabilities. The scholarships are intended to help individuals with developmental disabilities atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 215448
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