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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,749 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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1,749 grants found

Grants to USA and Israel Doctoral Students to Conduct Scientific Research Abroad

Deadline: 12/16/26

Grants of $6,000 to USA and Israel PhD students to offset travel expenses related to conducting short-term scientific research abroad. Funding is intended to support supervised research in an accredited institution of higher education or nonprofit research institu...

GrantWatch ID#: 177361

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Tennessee 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#: 177243

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

Deadline: 12/22/26

Grants to Mississippi 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, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177244

Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits, NGOs, IHEs, and Community Organizations to Addr...

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 12/22/26

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, civil society organizations, and community-based organizations for projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submit...

GrantWatch ID#: 178057

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Arts, Education, and Medical Research Programs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for scientific, educational, and charitable activities. Funding is intended to support programs that encourage and promote an appreciation of the arts, further medical research, and assist educational institutions, with prim...

GrantWatch ID#: 164685

Grant to a USA or Canada Electronic Media Faculty Member for Research Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada untenured broadcast or electronic media faculty member at eligible schools for research projects in the field of broadcast and media education. In addition to the cash grant, the grantee will receive recognition and complimentary...

GrantWatch ID#: 166934

Grants to Utah Library Staff for Career Development and Training Opportunities

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Utah school library or public library employees, staff, and board members for career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended to cover costs related to conferences, training, courses, and workshops in the field of libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 179628

Grants and Fellowships to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants and fellowships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and individuals for agricultural research and educational programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of this program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183747

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts for Programs to Enhance the...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and school districts for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 191022

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Schools, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects to Pro...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, IHEs, and tribes for projects to protect and manage coastal resources. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of planning, outreach, youth education, te...

GrantWatch ID#: 205093

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts to Benefit Watersheds

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and soil and water conservation districts for projects that benefit state watersheds. Applicants must request access to the online application system before submitting an appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 207683

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois Early Childhood Educators for Professional Training

Deadline: 12/31/26

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois early childhood education teachers to complete professional development training and certifications. The purpose of the program is to build a more highly educated and professional workforce in the field of early childhood educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 208148

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Programming and Operational Support

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programming and general operations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in providing services that help to identify and address the root c...

GrantWatch ID#: 178900

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Capital Projects

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support capital projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help cover costs related to small office equipment, building equipment, building renovation, co...

GrantWatch ID#: 178901

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Businesses, and Educational Entities to Protect Historical Sites

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community organizations, faith-based and educational institutions, and businesses in eligible regions to protect historical sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolit...

GrantWatch ID#: 189928

Grants to Michigan Teenagers and Young Adults for Jewish Educational Experiences in Israel

Deadline: 01/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Michigan teenagers and young adults from eligible regions for Jewish educational experiences in Israel. The program must be recognized by appropriate bodies. Applicants must show proven financial need. The goal of this program is to help...

GrantWatch ID#: 230636

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/11/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with universities, research hospitals, or non-profit research institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended to promote clinical research into any aspect of...

GrantWatch ID#: 210912

Opportunity for USA Entities to Submit Patient Samples for Whole Genome Sequencing

Deadline: 01/11/27

Opportunity for USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to submit patient samples for whole genome sequencing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This program is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230386

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Create a Digital Datab...

Deadline: 01/13/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for the creation of a nationwide searchable database of historic newspapers. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long...

GrantWatch ID#: 177357

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Students for Research in Behavior Development

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International doctoral students for research in behavior development. Funding is intended for research in the areas of psychology, behavior analysis, education, and other related disciplines. Eligible research must focus on the behaviora...

GrantWatch ID#: 224945

Grants to International Organizations and Individuals to Promote Behavior Analysis

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals affiliated with an IHE or institution to promote behavior analysis throughout the world. Funding is intended to expand the reach of behavior analysis to people and organizations who wouldn't ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 225031

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Master's and Doctoral Students for Research in Behavi...

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Master's and Doctoral students to pursue research related to behavior analysis. Funding is intended for basic or applied research in the experimental analysis of behavior. Research topics must demonstrate relevance to resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225032

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Establish Humanities Endowments

Deadline: 01/13/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribes to establish endowments for humanities programming. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying....

GrantWatch ID#: 225891

Grants to California Entities for Fast EV Chargers

Deadline: 01/14/27

Grants to California property agents, businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and Tribes to acquire and install fast EV chargers throughout the state. Funding is intended for installation in public locations including medical facilities, grocery ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219953

Scholarships to Alaska Individuals to Pursue Health and Human Services Degrees

Deadline: 03/02/27 Conference Date: 01/14/27

Scholarships for Alaska individuals in eligible locations to pursue an academic degree in the health and human services fields. Scholarships are intended to support the applicant's commitment to education, improve economic mobility, and promote the health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 177971

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts for Arts Projects and Program...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, organizations of color, arts providers, and cultural districts for projects that use the arts to benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for a range of programs and activities withi...

GrantWatch ID#: 172841

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, institutions of higher education, and faith-based entities to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible areas. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 177329

Fellowships to USA and Israel Doctorate-Level Students for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Israel doctorate-level students to conduct agricultural research. Fellows will have the opportunity to work in a laboratory in the other country. This program will allow participants to build knowledge and skills in their field. Fellows will...

GrantWatch ID#: 177472

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International College Students for Holocaust Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and master's degree students for Holocaust-related research projects utilizing digital technology. Selected fellows will conduct studies at the funding source institution, supervised by a mentor, and will...

GrantWatch ID#: 187377

Grants to Missouri Academic, Public, and Special Libraries for Digitization Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Missouri academic, public, and special libraries to digitize historical resources and newspapers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that involve primary sources related to Mis...

GrantWatch ID#: 188146

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students for Research on American Themes

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral and Master's candidates to pursue research related to American themes. The purpose of the fellowships is to afford students the opportunity to avail themselves of the funding source's resources. Eligible resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210915

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Fellowship to USA, Canada, and International Pre-Doctoral Students to Study Archaeology at an ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowship with a stipend of $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International pre-doctoral students to study archaeology at an institute in Greece. This is a full-time research position offering the student the opportunity to conduct research that focuses on issues relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217797

Grants to Utah Teams of Faculty at a Qualifying IHE for Projects to Advance the Study and Safe...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah teams of faculty at a qualifying institution of higher education for projects to advance the study and safe application of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of environment, health and welln...

GrantWatch ID#: 224070

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Research About the Arctic

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal governments, IHEs, and agencies to conduct research about the Arctic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance understanding o...

GrantWatch ID#: 225381

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies to Replant Neighborhood Tree...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, CBOs, schools, IHEs, and agencies to replant trees following neighborhood transportation construction. Applicants are required to obtain approval prior to submitting an applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 229625

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Science an...

Deadline: 01/19/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance the quality of data collection related to science and technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198672

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students for Programs to Study Abroad

Deadline: 01/20/27

Fellowships to USA graduate students for opportunities to study abroad. Students will study cultures and languages in eligible foreign countries. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge that will assist them with future go...

GrantWatch ID#: 150946

Grants to USA IHEs and Associated Organizations to Enhance STEM Education

Deadline: 01/20/27

Grants to USA institutes of higher education and associated organizations to improve and enhance STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. The purpose of this program is to support research projects abou...

GrantWatch ID#: 178034

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Post-Docs for Research Training

Deadline: 01/20/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for laboratory-based research training opportunities. Funding is intended to help applicants learn new research techniques and to promote innovative, multi-disciplinary research related...

GrantWatch ID#: 192817

Grants to California Entities for Programs to Reduce Packaging Waste

Deadline: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, businesses, school districts, and institutions in eligible regions for environmental projects related to packaging waste. Funding is intended to replace limited-use packaging utilized in distribution, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194430

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Students for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/20/27

Fellowships of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduates and medical students to pursue Parkinson's disease research under the supervision of a mentor. Funding is intended to encourage studies that address the prevention, treatment, and cure of Parki...

GrantWatch ID#: 198784

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for outdoor recreation programs serving youth aged 18 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231692

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Research Relate...

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations and institutions of higher education for research related to Cyber Infrastructure. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 201819

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Postdoctoral Researchers to Participate in a Sci...

Deadline: 01/22/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue postdoctoral research in a laboratory located in a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159200

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Institutions for Collaborati...

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to form and support collaborations between cultural and history organizations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197791

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD and PhD to Research Marfan Syndrome

Deadline: 01/25/27

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD and PhD for research related to Marfan Syndrome or any of the genetic aorta or vascular conditions. The purpose of the program is to pair an emerging researcher with a mentor who can guide them toward pursuing an in...

GrantWatch ID#: 212032

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Tribes, and Libraries for Humanities Programs

Deadline: 01/26/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, schools, faith-based and tribal entities, and libraries for large-scale humanities programs. Funding is intended for projects and activities, including ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176559

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Researchers for Life Science and Technology Inventions

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research organizations for life science and technology inventions with commercial potential. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for team-driven and mil...

GrantWatch ID#: 185823
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