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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Arkansas 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#: 177231

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Kansas 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#: 177236

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to New Mexico 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#: 182003

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to North Dakota 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#: 182005

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Ohio 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#: 182006

Fellowships to California Postdoctoral Researchers for Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to California postdoctoral researchers affiliated with qualifying medical schools for research projects in the treatment, prevention, and cure of human diseases. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enable fellows to pursue leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219109

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of recreation, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 161995

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, government-sponsored businesses, schools, and health departments for recycling and litter reduction activities. Funding is intended for equipment used to collect and process recycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166527

Fellowships to Virginia Artists and Students for Career Advancement in the Arts

Deadline: 11/06/26

Fellowships to Virginia artists and students at institutions of higher education for career advancement and education in the arts. The fellowships are intended for studies within a range of disciplines, including drawing, crafts, film, painting, sculpture, printma...

GrantWatch ID#: 176004

Grants to Florida Agencies, Nonprofits, and Research Institutions for Sea Turtle Preservation

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Florida government agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and research institutions for programs and activities that promote the preservation and protection of sea turtles. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 205032

Grants to Texas Agencies to Assist Military Communities

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Texas government agencies, counties, defense base development authorities, junior college districts, technical colleges, and regional planning commissions to assist military communities. Funding is intended to help local government entities that have bee...

GrantWatch ID#: 210792

Grants to California School Districts, Hospitals, and IHEs to Switch to Reusable Foodware

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California school districts, hospitals, IHEs, corporate campuses, and entertainment and sports venues in eligible locations to make the switch to reusable foodware. Funding is intended to reduce the use of disposable foodware. All applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231851

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Researchers to Support Children with Neurodisabi...

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, and researchers to improve the quality of life for children and youth with neurodisabilities. Funding is available for the development and commercialization of new systems, produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231098

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

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Arizona 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#: 181988

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Maryland 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#: 181997

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Minnesota 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#: 181999

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

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to 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, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182013

Grants to Michigan Faculty Members and Educational Organizations for STEM Education Programs

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan faculty members and representatives of educational and community organizations for STEM education programs. Priority is given to programs related to aerospace, earth system science, and space science. Underrepresented minorities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 162078

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

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Georgia 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#: 177233

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

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Texas 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#: 182011

Grants to Canada Research Institutions, SMEs, and Researchers for Pharmaceutical Sector Techno...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Canada research institutions, small and medium businesses, and researchers at IHEs to create technology that will benefit the pharmaceutical sector. The purpose of funding is to develop platforms that will impact biopharmaceutical research while position...

GrantWatch ID#: 223098

Grants to Canada Municipalities, IHEs, and Organizations to Conserve Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and Indigenous organizations in multiple provinces for the conservation of wildlife habitats. Funding is intended to promote the health and sustainability...

GrantWatch ID#: 158881

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, CBOs, IHEs, and Schools to Protect Drinking Water Supplies

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and schools in eligible locations to protect local drinking water sources and safeguard the region's ecosystem. Funding is intended for a variety of projects, such...

GrantWatch ID#: 186653

Grants to Iowa School Districts and Community Colleges for Professional Development Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Iowa school districts and community colleges for collaborative professional development programs. Funding is intended to enhance postsecondary and college education programs, promote career advancement, and foster cooperation between community colleges, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197398

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, Regional Entities, Agencies, and IHEs to Help Governm...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 200156

Opportunity for Ontario Artists to Create Artwork to Be Displayed in a Local City Hall

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for Ontario organizations, artist collectives, and post-secondary programs to display artwork in eligible regions. Eligible types of exhibits include, but are not limited to, heritage exhibitions, art exhibitions, community storytelling exhibitions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220527

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

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to New Jersey 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#: 182002

Fellowships to Utah Individuals for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Fellowships of up to $3,500 to Utah individuals for humanities research projects. Funding is intended for research projects that document community stories through a wide range of media, including audio, video, nonfiction writing, and journalism. One fellowship fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229161

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Behavioral Health Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve behavioral health programs in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Priority is for proposals in the focus areas of innovation, collaboration, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154749

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible areas for programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must complete the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 169468

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include arts and culture, education, civic and community, human services, and the environment. Funding is intended for activities prima...

GrantWatch ID#: 175614

Awards to Texas K-12 and College Educators for Outstanding Contributions to History Education

Deadline: 11/15/26

Awards of $5,000 to a Texas K-12 teacher and a college-level educator to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of history education. Nominations are invited on behalf of worthy individuals who teach full-time at the kindergarten, elementary, secondary...

GrantWatch ID#: 175643

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations to improve the local quality of life. Consideration will be given to programs that support economic growth, offer social benefit, or provide for the welfare of children. Funding is intended for topics includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180624

Stipends to Kentucky IHE Faculty Members to Visit Aeronautics and Space Exploration Research C...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Stipends to Kentucky IHE faculty members to visit designated aeronautics and space exploration research centers throughout the country. Stipend amounts are based on the faculty member’s destination. Funding is intended to foster relationships and expand collabor...

GrantWatch ID#: 182208

Grants to UK and Israel Researchers for Sustainable Growth Research

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to UK and Israel researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for programs related to sustainable growth. The purpose of the program is to encourage collaboration between the two countries and advance the clean growth of ene...

GrantWatch ID#: 206581

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, Tribal governments, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for projects in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 220820

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Access to the Arts

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes to enhance access to arts programming in eligible regions. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to festivals, workshops, projects, and exhi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221734

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and faith-based entities in eligible regions for arts programming that benefits the community. Funded programming must be open to the general public. Eligible applicants serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152901

Grants to Canada Master's and PhD Students and Postdoctoral Candidates for a Summer Training P...

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to Canada Master's and PhD students and postdoctoral candidates to participate in a summer training program. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to offset the cost of travel...

GrantWatch ID#: 232560

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

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Louisiana 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#: 177238

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

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Oklahoma 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#: 177241

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Conferences and Events

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings, conferences, and events emphasizing the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must register on the online portal before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 185084

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Life Science and Biotechnology Events

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings related to the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for events t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185085

Grants to Texas IHEs, Agencies, and Research Institutions For Clinical Oncology Research

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas academic institutions, government agencies, and research institutes to promote clinical oncology research. Funding is intended to train mid-career clinical researchers and enhance their research skills in these fields. Grants will enable them to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210936

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits for Innovative Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote innovative cancer research projects or support previously funded lines of investigation. Funding is intended to generate foundational data for future peer-reviewed applications and to offer gap fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232384

Grants to Texas Institutions and Organizations to Promote Clinical Trial Networks

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas institutions, organizations, and physician groups to manage a network of cancer care facilities that lack access to clinical trials. Funding is intended to provide access to phase 2 and phase 3 trials and to share a Web-based clinical trial managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 232385

Grants to Texas Research Institutions to Develop and Improve Research Facilities

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas research institutions to develop and improve facilities that will support and enhance scientifically meritorious cancer research projects. Funding is intended to support facilities that will serve cancer researchers at multiple Texas research insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 232386

Grants to Texas IHEs for Research Training Programs

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas academic institutions for training programs that promote workforce development in cancer research. Funding is intended to expand the skills and expertise of predoctoral trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical fellows to advance the next genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 232387

Grants to Texas Institutions, Health Centers, and Hospitals to Hire Cancer Researchers

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and public institutions, health care systems, hospitals, and health centers for projects to recruit clinical cancer trial investigators to rural and underserved areas. The purpose of the grant program is to expand or establish clinical ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223278

Grants to Canada Institutions for Doctoral Students to Complete Research Projects

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants to Canada institutions for doctoral students to complete research projects. Funding is intended to support the next generation of researchers and to provide them with training experiences that will boost their future careers. Research areas can include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 231401
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