Explore 1,808 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.
Opportunity for New York undergraduates and recent graduates to participate in a conference to develop their abilities to promote their filmmaking or creative content. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with mentorship and networking, and the op...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions for collaborative research with researchers from other countries. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The pur...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for programs that promote sustainable agriculture. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, ...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies who work with farmers and service providers in multiple states for educational projects to promote agricultural sustainability. Projects must take place within the...
Grants of up to $40,000 to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, companies, IHEs, and municipalities for artist residency programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sustainable programs for artists to interpret natural resources through the us...
Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, IHEs, and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to preserve local heritage. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal and obtain required registrations prio...
Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, CBOs, employers, trade and business groups, LEAs, vocational and high schools, IHEs, and government agencies for workforce development programs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrat...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and for-profit entities who work with farmers and in food systems in multiple states for research projects to improve practices in agriculture. Projects must take place within the N...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportuni...
Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government and tribal entities for projects and programs benefitting babies and toddlers from prenatal to age 3. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, K-12 schools, libraries, and institutes of higher education for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to projects for...
Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...
Contracts for services to Ohio nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, hospitals, and government agencies for initiatives to address nicotine usage at school districts. Funding is intended to contract entities that will work with school districts to update their po...
Opportunity for Tennessee high school students to participate in a week-long educational leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 undergraduate college scholarship. Participating students will meet with high-level government officials, network w...
Grants to Canada individuals affiliated with qualifying IHEs for collaborative research in the humanities and social sciences. Funding is intended for new research projects by new or existing partnerships. Proposals may involve any disciplines, thematic areas, app...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...
Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...
Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, IHEs, development districts, Tribes, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for busine...
Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...
Opportunity for Virginia qualifying high school juniors and seniors to participate in an education and leadership program that will encourage pursuit of a public service career. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship for undergraduate stu...
Opportunity for Washington high school students to participate in a week-long educational leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 undergraduate college scholarship. Participating youth will be instructed on the American political process and me...
Grants to California public and private entities to provide technical assistance related to fossil gas activities. Funding is intended for consultants to assist on an as-needed basis related to topics such as gas supply and demand forecasting, gas revenue requirem...
Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions, schools, and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to the field of human relations. Eligible projects, activities, a...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, governmental and tribal entities, and IHEs for projects related to water quality in eligible regions. Projects addressing equity and having strong involvement and participation of the community are esp...
Grants of up to $20,000 to British Columbia sports organizations, IHEs, and Indigenous associations to host amateur sporting events. Funding is intended to support sports programs that further community and economic development across the region. A wide range of s...
Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs to meet the needs of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following categories: income,...
Grants to New York and Ontario a nonprofit organizations for services for vulnerable children and adults and medical research in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for medical research and educatio...
Opportunity for Florida 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 t...
Grants to Florida nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations for programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal prior to submitting an application. Divisions of nonprofit IHEs, nonprofit corpo...
Opportunity for California qualifying tech startup companies to participate in a business development program. Startups from all industries may apply, with an emphasis on companies creating innovation in healthcare, AI, engineering, bioscience, media technology, a...
Grants to Florida nonprofit and religious organizations, schools, and government entities for initiatives that benefit residents in eligible communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs in the focus areas of...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and units of government, including libraries, public schools, state universities, and fire departments to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include health and human services, educ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, and educational institutions for capital projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, and health and welfare. Funding is intended to support equipment purchases as well as ...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs in eligible regions to benefit young women and girls. Funding is intended to support new and existing STEM programs and to promote mentorship, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Grants are made to organi...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, faith-based entities, and government agencies for history-related activities. Funding is intended for projects that educate residents about the preservation and protection of places of ...
Grants to Tennessee and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include environmental conservation, education, arts, culture, and social improvement. Funding is intended to support organizations that pro...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic and research institutions for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations and projects dedicated to community and ci...
Grants to West Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals to conserve, protect, and restore significant buildings and properties. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, ...
Grants to Wyoming library employees and volunteer staff for professional development activities. Funding is intended to strengthen the library workforce through continuing education and training. Eligible applicants have 12 months of employment or volunteer time a...
Grants to Minnesota hospitals, schools, and consortia for clinical medical education programs. Applicants must complete an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support clinical training facilities and accredited teachi...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribal entities for projects that benefit people with disabilities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is i...
Grants to North Carolina researchers to facilitate research projects in the field of life sciences. First-time applicants must complete an online registration process before applying. Funding is intended to purchase shared-use research equipment for core facilitie...
Grants to Minnesota medical residency programs to educate and train physicians in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to increase the number of physicians working in rural areas....
Grants to Massachusetts and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include humanitarian services, education, neglected and abused children, health care and medical re...
Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, schools, and government agencies in eligible locations to promote economic development and expand the local workforce. Funding is intended for activities that positively impact job creation, education,...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for career development programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for high school and post-secondary educational opportunities, as well as for technical and vocational programs to enhance workforc...
Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina artists for creative film projects. Funding is intended to support projects that encourage economic development and positively impact the community. The grant program promotes the development and production of new and ongoi...
Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario students with special needs in eligible counties for therapy services to facilitate inclusion and integration in their school or workplace. Funding is intended to cover the costs of services that will increase students' confidence...
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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.
Yes. GrantWatch lists grants specifically designated for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), alongside grants open to all colleges and universities. Review each grant listing's eligibility criteria to confirm designation requirements.
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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