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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,818 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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1,818 grants found

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 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

Grants to Alabama Entities to Provide Educational Scholarships and Benefit Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Alabama organizations and academic institutions to benefit residents and communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support scholarship programs, arts and culture, health, environment, human services, and public and societal benefits. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 222155

Grants to North Dakota Entities to Carry Out Projects Related to Water Quality

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to North Dakota entities to carry out projects related to water quality. Funding is intended for education projects as well as for projects that improve the watershed and restore and/or protect water resources. For watershed projects, applicants should choo...

GrantWatch ID#: 224740

Grants to Ontario Students at Qualifying IHEs to Study Visual Arts

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Ontario students at qualifying IHEs to study visual arts. Funding is intended to provide students studying in a full-time visual arts program with financial assistance towards their degree. Applicants must be in their second year (or further) of their st...

GrantWatch ID#: 227100

In-Kind Donations to California Individuals, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Landscaping Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

In-kind donations and support to California individuals, nonprofits, groups, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and tribes for youth-led urban landscaping projects in eligible regions. This program provides teams with plants and instructions for creating a microf...

GrantWatch ID#: 228766

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Projects to Serve Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, community groups, IHEs, schools, and tribes for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 228887

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, community groups, individuals, and tribes for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 228888

Grants to Oregon Agencies, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Individuals for Projects to Benefit Residen...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Oregon government agencies, nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, IHEs, tribes, and individuals for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228889

Grants to Florida Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Florida individuals, community groups, nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228890

Grants to California Individuals, Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to California individuals, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, and tribes for projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for initiative...

GrantWatch ID#: 228893

Grants to Canada Researchers for Studies to Improve Pediatric Health

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible charitable organizations, research hospitals, and post-secondary institutions for studies to improve pediatric health. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231748

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes for Volunteer Projects

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, school districts, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal entities for volunteer projects and activities across the state. Funding is intended to strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150379

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Address Legal Issues

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that address legal issues such as legal education, legal aid, law reform, legal research, and law libraries. Priority will be given to ongoing programs. Short-term projects will also be consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178164

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, and government entities for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, arts an...

GrantWatch ID#: 178895

Grants to Israel and Germany Science Students at IHEs to Support Participation in Short-Term E...

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Israel and Germany undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctorate science students at an IHE or research institution for participation in a short-term exchange program between the two countries. Funding is intended to enable participating young scientists t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180233

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, IHEs, and Individuals for Events and Activities

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Funding is intended for activities and events that represent chances to exchange knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 180893

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Recognize and Mark Historic Sites

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in eligible locations to help document, publicize, and celebrate local history. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to help enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 181342

Scholarships to Pennsylvania University Students for an International Leadership Program

Deadline: 11/02/26

Scholarships to Pennsylvania students at eligible universities to participate in an international leadership development program. The program supports students with no previous academic experience abroad, with priority given to students who have never traveled int...

GrantWatch ID#: 182996

Fellowships to International and Israel Early-Career Scientists for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/02/26

Fellowships with a stipend of up to €10,000 to International and Israel early-career clinicians and scientists to conduct diabetes research projects at an institution in a different country. Applicants must be members of the Foundation's association, and fellows...

GrantWatch ID#: 227775

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

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Idaho 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#: 175259

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

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Utah 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, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 175503

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

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Nevada 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#: 175505

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to South Carolina 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#: 177242

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Schools, and Tribes for Arts and Humanities Progra...

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, tribal organizations, and churches to provide arts and humanities programming. Applications are encouraged from organizations serving or led by members of communities that are tradit...

GrantWatch ID#: 177766

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to North Carolina 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#: 182004

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

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Washington 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, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 182014

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

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants to Wisconsin 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, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 182016

Grant to a Canada Researcher for Studies Related to Food Allergies

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grant of $75,000 to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible university or research institute for studies related to food allergies. Funding is intended to support projects that shed light on the prevention, management, treatment, mechanisms of disease, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 209522

Grants to USA Farmers, Schools, Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve School Food O...

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 11/04/26

Grants and In-kind support to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana farmers, food producers, suppliers, and distributors, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and small businesses to improve food options at schools. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212911

Grants to Saskatchewan Entities for Collaborative Arts Projects

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245
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