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 of up to $10,000 to Iowa faculty members at eligible institutions of higher education for programs that promote STEM education. Funding is intended to support the development of STEM-related curricula that focus on improving student skills. The grant will s...
Grants to South Carolina and Tennessee nonprofit organizations for charitable activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of medical research, disease management, environment, and education. Organizations must ...
Award of $500 to a Michigan educator or professional museum staff member to recognize outstanding contributions to Earth Science mentoring and education. Strong candidates have demonstrated excellence in the development, design, and implementation of informal Eart...
Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Focus areas for funding include higher education, literary endeavors, music and arts with a focus on children, and the elderly. The...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Pennsylvania staff members employed or volunteering at nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to enable nonprofit executive directors and boards of directors to participate in...
Grants to USA and territories Historically Black Colleges and Universities in eligible states to increase capacity to pursue scientific research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and must ensure that required registrations are completed prior to ...
Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribal entities, clubs, organizations, academic institutions, and school districts to improve shooting ranges that are open for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for cost...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for collaborative and innovative charitable activiti...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for conservation projects. Funding is intended to protect, restore, and enhance water and natural resources. Eligible applicants must be locat...
Grants to Texas IHEs and nonprofit institutions in eligible counties to enhance nursing education. Funding is intended to support and improve the field of nursing. Grant funds may be used for supplies, projects, equipment, and technology. Applicants must be locate...
Contracts for services to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the employment and training needs of eligible state residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide low-i...
Grants of up to $30,000 to Texas charitable organizations for programs that address critical community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education, religion, human services, science, medical researc...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, and human services. Priority is given to medical research and medical aid organizatio...
Grants to Ohio researchers, faculty members, and students affiliated with eligible academic institutions for studies related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support research projects, graduate student recruitment efforts, teaching programs, educational tra...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and faith-based entities in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Previous grants have supported dental health progra...
Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding may be requested for a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to alcohol abstinence, children with disabilities, support for colleg...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for underserved youth and adults. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of educational and workforce success, health and...
Opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations, individuals, IHEs, and businesses providing performing arts to be listed on a state roster of available performers. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible disc...
In-kind donations of technology and internet service to USA schools, colleges, and universities in multiple states to advance digital equity for students. Eligible applicants are located in the funding source's service area in the following states: Alabama, Alaska...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas of education, health, charitable service, community improvement, cultural affairs...
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...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, political and state subdivisions, and public IHEs in multiple states to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of education and basic human needs. Eligible applicants must be located ...
Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...
Grants to Maryland organizations, associations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and private contractors for projects that enhance the quality of care for residents in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Funding is intended to suppor...
Grants of up to $500 to Maryland private and public schools, IHES, and charter schools for classroom arts projects that benefit local students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for artistic presentations that promote the cultural arts development of stude...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for public programs related to the humanities. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are focused on the humanities and are directed to the general public, both young peo...
Grants to New Mexico organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy, education, environment, and econ...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programming in the arts, education, environment, and basic needs, as well as causes important to the funding source and its ...
Grants to Rhode Island, Florida, Kentucky, California, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to enhance science education and strengthen eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to a...
Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, government agencies, and IHEs to host community or school-based performances. Funding is intended for performances by qualified presenting artists. Eligible uses of funds include artist fees, marketin...
Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital expenses, specific programs, and capacity-building efforts. Focus areas include social services, education for underserved youth, Jewish organizations, healthcare, business edu...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that provide vocational training to students from pre-K to junior college. Funding is intended to support technology training, performing and visual arts, and innovative academic enric...
Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit impoverished individuals. Funding is intended to create solutions that reduce poverty for families. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of housing, education...
Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address unmet needs in communities in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health and wellness, social and civic services, arts and culture, and/or recreation. The Foundat...
Grants to Illinois government agencies, transportation and park districts, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for projects to develop recreational areas and facilities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and enhancement of publicly ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio undergraduate students, groups, and faculty mentors to support projects related to STEM. This program supports both group and individual projects. All applications must include a faculty mentor and ideally should include an outreach ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio faculty members and students at institutions of higher education to create new and innovative STEM curricula. Funding is intended to enhance STEM education in disciplines related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio IHE faculty members for educational programs in STEM disciplines. Funding is intended to support informal programs related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be given to collaborative activities that involve multiple...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and libraries for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the focus areas of civic engagement, improvi...
Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of social services, community development, and education. Secondary consideration will be given to programs addres...
Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community enrichment and education programs. The purpose of funding is to enhance economic opportunities for underserved and low-income communities. The Foundation concentrates its phi...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary letter before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of ed...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canadian nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities on a research-based internship program. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve r...
Grants to USA public charities, government agencies, and schools in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Priority is given to proposals in the areas of education, environmental stewardship, arts and culture, a...
Grants to West Virginia and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include education, economic development, comm...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, accredited colleges and universities, and for-profit start-ups to expedite bioscience innovation. The funding focuses on bioscience discoveries that can be introduced into commercial markets quickly in order to assist...
Grants of up to $1,000 per semester to Vermont childcare providers and licensed staff members to attend relevant college courses. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. The course must take place at an accredited school and be directl...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and groups for public humanities programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be finalized prior to receiving an award. All projects must in...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and IHEs in eligible counties to enhance arts programming in disadvantaged communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...
Rebates to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, IHEs, and schools to defray the costs of capital projects that encourage the use of alternative fuels. Applicants must register in the online portal prior to applying. The purpose of thi...
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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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