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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 Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Education Initiatives

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, colleges, schools, and Tribal entities for environmental education activities and initiatives. Applicants must contact the program officer prior to submitting a proposal. Requests sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 131649

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Preserve Historic Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and historical societies to preserve historic sites. Funding is intended to maintain significant properties through a range of activities, including appraisals, acquisition and improvement o...

GrantWatch ID#: 197620

Awards to Maryland Entities to Recognize Traditional Art

Deadline: 10/02/26

Awards of $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, individuals, government entities, and IHEs to recognize achievements in traditional art forms. Awards will acknowledge long-term accomplishments focused on people, places, and traditions in community-based cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 223371

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for environmental enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for planning, permitting, and design activities to improve water quality and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231448

Grants to Colorado Entities for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado LEAs, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and libraries for adult literacy programs. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve adult literacy services and adjacent workforce devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 232303

Grant to a New York Entity for a Model Long-Term Planning Program for I/DD Caregivers

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant to a New York nonprofit or Tribal organization, IHE, or hospital to develop a model program to assist aging caregivers of individuals with disabilities with long-term planning. Nonprofit applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232572

Fellowships to Arkansas Individuals to Prepare Teachers for Teaching Positions

Deadline: 10/04/26

Fellowships to Arkansas individuals to enhance K-12 education across the state. Fellows will be placed in a paid teaching position and will receive stipends, as well as training and a teaching license. The purpose of this program is to recruit, train, license, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 177153

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Pennsylvania High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 scholarship for undergraduate study. Participating students will meet with high-level government officials, network with each other, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 232175

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Develop the Equine Industry

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, associations, farms, educational institutions, and businesses for projects that develop the state's equine industry. Funding is intended to support educational, research, and promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175329

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Agencies for Women's and Children's Health

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, academic institutions, faith-based entities, and healthcare facilities for programs that improve health outcomes for women and children. Applicants are required to view an informational webin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216202

Leadership Program and Scholarships for South Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/05/26

Opportunity for South Carolina high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by their school prior to submitting an application. Participating students will me...

GrantWatch ID#: 232179

Grant to a Florida Nonprofit or IHE For Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grant of $50,000 to a Florida nonprofit organization or academic institution for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address the root causes of community challenges and create lasting, systems-level change. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 232465

Scholarships to Canada and International Individuals for Postgraduate Studies in the UK

Deadline: 10/06/26

Scholarships to Canada and International individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree to pursue studies toward a Master's degree at a UK university. This scholarship program is intended to assist rising leaders from around the world in developing profess...

GrantWatch ID#: 175165

Grants to Minnesota Health Professionals to Repay Education Loans

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Minnesota health professionals in eligible fields to repay education loans. Funding is intended to assist licensed individuals who currently provide direct care to patients. Grantees must work in eligible locations or facilities for two or three years, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 193165

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions in eligible regions for community projects. Funding is intended for capital projects that create or improve community gathering spaces that are free and open...

GrantWatch ID#: 222149

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 10/06/26

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and general operating support within the focus areas of community services, health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177905

Grants to Ohio Non-Profits, Schools, and IHEs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, academic institutions, and schools for programs that address drug abuse and behavioral health problems in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote social conne...

GrantWatch ID#: 133830

Opportunity for Missouri Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/07/26

Opportunity for Missouri youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232140

Grants to New Jersey IHEs and Training Providers for Workforce Development in High-Demand Sect...

Deadline: 11/18/26 Conference Date: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 10/14/26

Grants to New Jersey post-secondary educational institutions, career schools, and training providers to help dislocated and displaced workers find employment. Applicants must complete required registrations, contact program staff, submit a Letter of Interest, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183971

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Boating Safety Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 10/07/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, and IHEs for boating safety educational programs. Funding is intended to support programs that provide training and education that will improve public understanding of boating laws, water and weather co...

GrantWatch ID#: 187227

Grants to Canada and International Researchers to Address Global Concerns

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Grants to Canada and International researchers in eligible regions affiliated with post-secondary institutions or Indigenous nonprofit organizations to address global concerns. Funding is intended for individual research by Canadians as well as collaborative resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221579

Award to a Massachusetts College Student for a Humanitarian Project

Deadline: 12/04/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Award of $70,000 to a Massachusetts graduating college student for a humanitarian project. Funding is intended to support student-led domestic or international initiatives that address social challenges and advance global human welfare through innovative solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 231216

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that make a positive community impact, with preference given to applicants providing services for local youth. Past funded proposals have included iniatives in the areas of literacy, education, hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 164175

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, libraries, and tribal entities for humanities programming. Funding is intended for public-facing humanities activities that bring people together for dialogue an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175394

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Churches, and Schools to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions, churches, schools, and foundations, for projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Preference will be given to projects that include col...

GrantWatch ID#: 187715

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

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and services that are available and open to all members of the community. Eligible applicants operate in the...

GrantWatch ID#: 188906

Grants to Georgia Counties to Provide Summer Internships for Students and Graduates

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia counties for internship programs. Funding is intended to recruit and hire college and university students for county internships. The goal of the program is to enable counties to hire talented students and recent graduates for specific projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 200319

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, CBOs, government agencies, and educational institutions for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia nonprofit and education organizations for programs that benefit children ages 5-18 in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 228947

Opportunity for Kansas Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Kansas 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 th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232119

Opportunity for Louisiana High School Students to Join an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Louisiana 11th and 12th grade students to join an educational program. Students will join a week-long program in the spring and receive a scholarship of $12,500 toward their undergraduate degree. The goal of the program is to allow talented youth t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232121

Opportunity for Maine Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Maine 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 the...

GrantWatch ID#: 232122

Opportunity for Maryland Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Maryland 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232124

Opportunity for Minnesota Youth to Join a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Minnesota 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232138

Grants to Georgia Agencies, IHEs, and School Systems for Water Management Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia agencies, local authorities, councils, commissions, IHEs, and school systems to plan, develop, and manage the optimum use of water resources. Applicants are required to contact the relevant Regional Water Planning Council(s) prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186786

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

Grants to Oklahoma IHE Faculty Members for Scientific Research Collaboration

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oklahoma IHE faculty members for costs related to science-focused research and travel to the funding source's facilities. Funding is intended to support collaborations and partnerships that promote scientific research. Eligible use of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 175158

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New Hampshire 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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175504

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Connecticut 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, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181991

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Delaware 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#: 181992

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maine 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, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181996

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Massachusetts 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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181998

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania 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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182008

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Rhode Island 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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182009

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Vermont 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#: 182012

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to West Virginia 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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 182015

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York 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#: 182022

Leadership Program and Scholarships for New York High School Students

Deadline: 10/14/26

Opportunity for New York youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232165

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, CBOs, government agencies, schools, and IHEs to address local needs and strengthen community connections in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the educational, economic, environmental, and cultural qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 143418
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