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.
Grants to Texas academic institutions for research related to chemistry. Funding is intended to support studies conducted by full-time faculty members with tenure or on a tenure-track who will serve as the principal investigator. Grants may be used for fellowships...
Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to social services, the arts, and university endowments. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of residents in eligible locations, while also supporting higher education. Eligi...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of local youth under the age of 18. Special consideration will be given to proposals requiring...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit ...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives and capital projects in the areas of education, health, human services, environment, community developmen...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals artists for projects to enhance organizational and professional capacity in the arts. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, marketing, professional develo...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and eligible institutions of higher education for programs that benefit residents and visitors in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the fo...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...
Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide rang...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist organizations with programs that benefit children and youth, emphasi...
Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profits, educational institutions, employer groups, and workforce associations for workforce development projects. Funding is intended for projects to address critical workforce needs and develop a well-trained and e...
Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include the environment, arts and culture, and education. Funding is intended for p...
Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted before being invited to s...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal entities, and government agencies for conservation and recreation projects. Funding is intended for a range of projects that will protect ecosystems and wildlife species, as w...
Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including libraries and schools, in eligible locations to strengthen the community. Funding is intended to increase economic opportunities, bring the community together, and enhance trust in civic...
Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the community. Priority areas of funding include youth development, education, public affairs, and human services. Applicants must submit a...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Grant funds are intended to provide quality healthcare, human services, and educational programs for underserved populations. Eligibl...
Grants to Saskatchewan qualified donees to improve health care for women and children. Funding is intended for equipment, professional development, and other activities that enhance the quality of care. Grants may be used for projects that have the potential to en...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support init...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...
Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and schools in eligible areas for innovative arts projects. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to broad segments of the population and directly benefit loc...
Grants to Virginia nonprofits for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a form and contact staff before beginning the application process. Funding is intended for capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, educati...
Grants to USA nonprofit agencies and associations and IHEs in midwestern states for programs and projects that provide learning opportunities and experiences for women. Applicants must be located in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ne...
Grants to Missouri public, school, and academic libraries for new or expanded programs for people of all ages. Funding is intended for activities that improve literacy in local communities with an emphasis on underserved populations. Grants may also be used for st...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and faith-based organizations, IHEs, agencies, senior centers, and cultural centers in eligible locations for public arts and cultural programming. Funding is intended to support public music concerts held between the months of June...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and individual artists for activities to improve artistic skills and arts programming. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of art organization...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects and higher education. Funding is intended to support capital maintenance projects, education and training, program expansion, and sci...
Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capacity building, scholarships to allow children of low-income families to continue on to higher education, a...
Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations for health and human services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable programs. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Fundin...
Grants of $5,000 to Alabama and Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address issues related to education, health, veterans, and basic needs. Grant f...
Grants of $2,500 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to pursue a career in medical science or healthcare-related fields. Funding is intended to support individuals committed to enhancing health and wellness and who are actively enrolled in a reco...
Grants of $5,000 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to pursue higher education in the fields of nursing and welding. Funding is intended to promote professional development and help individuals who work hard, care deeply, and want to give back t...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is provided for programs in a wide range of interests, including education, health, arts, assistance to needy children and adults...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public and private schools in eligible communities to help students prepare for and graduate from college. Funding is intended for educational projects and programs that benefit K-12 students. Activities must take p...
Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to help adults and youth succeed in the workplace. Proposals should focus on middle school to higher education students of all socioeconomic backgrounds. The goals of this grant program are college support, mentoring ...
Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and Tribal entities for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is inten...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit and public sector organizations, including school districts and IHEs, for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended for initiatives that enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit state residents...
Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, including schools and IHEs, for a broad range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health and well being, education, economic growth...
Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of quality of life, educat...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations including libraries, civic groups, universities, and colleges for arts programming and events. First-time applicants should contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs t...
Grants to Alaska nonprofit arts organizations, IHEs, government agencies, schools, school districts, and Tribes for organizational support. New applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects that incorporate innovation and experimentation. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that engage partic...
Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include animals, health care and basic needs for underserved populations, and public radio and tele...
Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions to support organizational operations and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of T...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a wide range of art discip...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs serving the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote financial stability, support youth and education, and build vibrant c...
Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities tha...
Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to Tennessee veterans for post-secondary education expenses. Funding is intended to assist veterans who were honorably discharged, as well as former or current members of the Tennessee National Guard. Grants will be awarded for ...
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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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