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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 Quebec Artists for the Promotion of Inuit and First Nations Arts and Culture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Quebec artists for the promotion of Inuit and First Nations arts and culture. Artists may be beginning or established First Nations or Indigenous artists in a wide variety of disciplines. Funding is intended for professional development,...

GrantWatch ID#: 188347

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Activities that Benefi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations in areas where the Funding Source has a business presence for events and activities that benefit local residents and communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of art...

GrantWatch ID#: 188784

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Charitable Activities and Scholarships to Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to New York City nonprofit organizations and individuals. Grants are intended to assist impoverished individuals and meet cultural, literary, educational, scientific, health-care related, and humanitarian charitable needs. Scholarships are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188923

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and religious entities for programs that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for charitable activities that enhance the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 190659

Grants to California Nonprofits, CBOs, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs in Eligible Areas for Envir...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, special districts, for-profits, community groups, schools, and IHEs in eligible areas for environmental projects. Funding is intended for activities and new technologies that help to ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 190935

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Professional Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and governmental entities to provide professional training opportunities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for collaborations with industry sectors to support job creation or retention. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 191234

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Exhibits and Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government and public agencies, IHEs, and PreK-12 schools for arts exhibits, programs, and performances. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 191714

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Colleges to Provide Training Programs for Low-Income Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit community-based organizations, public community and technical colleges, and a state agency to provide career training programs in eligible fields. It is intended that this training will result in permanent employment opportunities for par...

GrantWatch ID#: 191893

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Faith-Based and Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide flexible, discretionary support to expand funding opportunities and respond to emerging community needs. Applicants must serve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 192084

Grants to California Nursing Homes to Enhance the Quality of Care for Facility Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to California nursing home associations, nursing facilities, consumer advocacy organizations, state agencies, and academic institutions for projects that enhance the quality of care for nursing home residents. Funds may be used for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192858

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and Indigenous Entities for Community-Betterment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, Metis Settlements, and institutions of higher education for programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193480

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Research Related to Space

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio university staff members to provide start-up funding for space-related research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovative, original research that yields results for a regular research grant opportunity with an established fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193616

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies for Workforce Development Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to increase access to training programs, skills development activities, and education, and to prepare local reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 195695

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, Trade Organizations, Businesses, and IHEs for Tra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations, agencies, trade organizations, businesses, and IHEs for technical training programs. The purpose of the funding is to support non-degree programs for employees to enhance their skills and learn new skills in occupati...

GrantWatch ID#: 196888

Fellowships to Israel and International Scientists in Eligible Countries for Biology Research ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to Israel and International scientists and scholars in eligible countries for short-term biology research collaboration. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote collaborative research studies...

GrantWatch ID#: 197075

Grants to Canada Healthcare Associations, IHEs, and Agencies for Healthcare Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada healthcare professional associations, universities, public and governmental organizations, patient advocacy groups, and patient groups for healthcare activities. Funding is intended for identified, clear studies, projects, and other activities. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 197144

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States to Address Financial Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations in the funding source's service area for programs addressing economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness. Funding is intended to help families, individuals, and businesses overcome finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 197231

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for College Test Preparation Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist at-risk, underprivileged, or marginalized students with college entrance exams and career readiness. Funding is intended to support efforts to close the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197334

Grants to Ontario Businesses for the Production of New Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Conditional grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with research institutions or institutions of higher education in eligible regions for the production of new technologies. Funding is intended for the research, development, demonstration, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197490

Grants to Ontario IHEs and Research Institutions in Eligible Regions to Develop Research Capac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario institutions of higher education and research institutions in eligible regions to develop research capacity. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the economic development of local communities through research related to key economic sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 197491

Grants to Canada Private Educational Institutions, Community Centers, Places of Worship, Shelt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, including private educational institutions, community centers, places of worship, shelters, offices, cemeteries, and childcare centers to improve community security. Funding may be used for expenses such as security equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197811

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Training and Career Development in the Area...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada and International early-career researchers to support studies related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended for training and career development in the field of ALS research. The purpose of this program is to help researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197944

Grants to Florida Agencies, Colleges, and State Technical Centers for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida governmental entities, state colleges, and state technical centers to promote economic development throughout the state. Funding is intended to support workforce development projects and public sector capital projects, including transportation an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197952

In-Kind Grants to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations for Local History Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment and training to Kentucky individuals and organizations for oral history projects. Applicants must submit a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. The grant is intended is to provide audio-recording equipment, recording media, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197999

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enrich the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and universities to enrich the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable and educational programming. The goal of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 199422

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit and For-Profit Child Care Providers for Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit child care facilities in eligible locations for professional development programs that benefit personnel. Funding is intended to strengthen the early childhood education sector by offering training wages to assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 199440

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Education on Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, municipal agencies, community organizations, and institutions of higher education for presentations on disability-related topics. Funding is intended for disabilities-focused presentatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 200023

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, CBOs, and IHEs for Translation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Texas nonprofits, businesses, community-based organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for translation and interpretation services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to reduce language barriers among ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200332

Grants to Indiana School Corporations and Charter Schools to Develop and Implement Teacher Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $15,000 to Indiana school corporations and charter schools for new or established teacher residency programs. Funding is intended to support a collaborative residency program for educators, involving the applicant school and a qualifying institution of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 200408

Grants to New York Nonprofits and IHEs to Benefit the Local Community, Educational Institution...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities for activities that benefit the local community, educational institutions, and students in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address an identified need o...

GrantWatch ID#: 200623

Grants to Maryland Artists, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Maryland individual artists, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and schools for arts programming. Funding is intended for arts-related programs, events, and activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 200794

Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses, Workforce Agencies, Labor Organizations, IHEs, and CBOs to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania employers, consortiums, workforce development boards, economic development and labor organizations, technical education institutions, community colleges, and CBOs to promote workforce development. Applicants must complete the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 200910

Grants to Pennsylvania Undergraduate College Students in Eligible Locations for Unexpected Fin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania undergraduate college students in eligible locations for unexpected financial concerns. Funding is intended to support students for expenses other than tuition. Eligible expenses include books, transportation, uniforms, living expenses, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 201114

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofit and For-Profit Nursing Facilities for Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit nursing facilities for training programs and workforce development. Funding is intended to assist licensed nursing facilities in improving educational opportunities for employees. The goal of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 202147

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Property Owners for Recy...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina for-profits, nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, property owners, housing authorities, IHEs, and recycling businesses for recycling projects. Funding is intended to provide educational activities as well as equipment purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 202202

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Low-Income Fam...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of underserved populations. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in achieving economic security through workforce training, education, entrepreneur...

GrantWatch ID#: 202354

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible proposals should fall into one of the following focus areas: health and wellness, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 202581

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, IHEs, Trade Schools, and School Districts for Workforce D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, school districts, institutions of higher education, and trade and technical schools for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to help businesses find and train employees for existing or anticipated posi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202712

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IndigenousCommunities to Strengthen t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

GrantWatch ID#: 204042

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipal entities, community organizations, and institutions of higher education to benefit individuals with disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attend...

GrantWatch ID#: 204178

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, School Districts, IHEs, and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, and government agencies in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for relatively small organizations in need of project or progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205844

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Schools for Waste Reduction Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, and IHEs in eligible counties for waste reduction efforts. Applicants must receive a site assessment and work with a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205926

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and For-Profits to Expand Access to Drinki...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, IHEs, and for-profit companies to expand access to drinking water in eligible locations. Priority will be given to proposals that serve disadvantaged communities and school-age childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205947

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals at Eligible Organizations and Institutions to Improve the H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals affiliated with eligible organizations and institutions to improve the health of Indigenous people throughout the province. Funding is intended to support the increased dissemination of knowledge from the field of health research.

GrantWatch ID#: 206113

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs to Develop Small Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development institutions for programs to develop small businesses. Applicants must complete an online registration process prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 206871

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, museums and libraries, and scientific, historical, and environmental organizations for public humanities projects and planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 206995

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Access to the Humanities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, faith-based entities, academic institutions, libraries and museums, and other nonprofits to improve access to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 206996

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Unexpected Expenses Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and individuals for unanticipated expenses related to arts programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for special, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207418
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