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.
Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Alaska residents in eligible communities to participate in vocational training for health-related and human services nonprofit management fields. The scholarships are meant to help subsidize the costs of certifications or vocational...
Grants of up to $10,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, museums, schools, and community organizations for programs that enhance science, technology, engineering, and math literacy for state residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that pro...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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.
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Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Many grants are open to community colleges, trade schools, and universities alike, while others are restricted to a specific type of institution. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm eligibility.
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