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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,738 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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1,738 grants found

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Schools for ...

Deadline: 07/01/27 LOI Date: 05/15/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit and faith-based organizations and schools to support education initiatives that benefit underprivileged students of all ages in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry...

GrantWatch ID#: 180539

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 05/16/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Hispanic Community

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for Hispanic residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and promote educational, social, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged Hispan...

GrantWatch ID#: 129151

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to Arizona Artists, Organizations, and Schools for Public Performances and Projects

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Arizona artists, organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education for public performances and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that increase, support, and motivate the performing arts. Funded ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197341

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Community Service Projects

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, IHEs, government entities, and churches in eligible locations for projects that benefit local residents. Applicants requesting seed money for dynamic, new projects and that show funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187236

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, education, human services, and religion-based initiatives. The Foundation supports charitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213422

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Promote Cancer Research

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA academic institutions and nonprofit entities to promote cancer research. Funding is intended to serve as seed money that allows junior faculty members to initiate new research projects. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213596

Grants to USA Scholars and Graduate Students to Support Expenses of History Projects Conducted...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA scholars and graduate students to support expenses of history projects conducted through interviews. Funding is intended for the costs of travel and accommodations incurred by meeting with interviewees, as well as for equipment purchases. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 222789

Grant to Iowa Researchers and Faculty Members for Studies Related to Science and Space

Deadline: 06/12/27

Grant of $40,000 per year to Iowa qualifying investigators and faculty members for engineering and research projects related to science and space. Projects that engage undergraduate students will be considered favorably. Funding is intended for research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221141

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop Resources that Advance Bi...

Deadline: 06/14/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222170

Scholarships to New Jersey Women to Pursue Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 06/15/27

Scholarships of $1,000 to New Jersey Individuals in eligible locations to pursue educational opportunities. Funding is intended for women aged 21 years or older who are full- or part-time students. The purpose of funding is to help non-traditional students who hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 158562

Awards to USA Current or Former Educators at IHEs for Inspiring Students to Contribute to Soci...

Deadline: 06/15/27

Awards to USA professors, instructors, and teachers at IHEs to honor educators who have inspired students to contribute to society. Nominees may be current or former academic faculty members whose influence on their former students brought them to establish a conc...

GrantWatch ID#: 219865

Awards to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students in the Field of Folklore to Attend a Con...

Deadline: 06/15/27

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students working in the field of public folklore. The award funds will be used to cover costs related to attending an annual conference hosted by the funding source. Eligible nominees are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222497

Grants to Iowa Faculty at Eligible IHEs for Programs that Support STEM Education

Deadline: 06/25/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 162048

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline: 06/30/27

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Grants to USA Community Colleges, Trade Schools, and IHEs to Provide Scholarships for Manufact...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to USA community colleges, trade schools, and IHEs to provide scholarships for manufacturing training programs. The purpose of the program is to enhance interest in manufacturing-based careers and increase the availability of skilled workers in the manufact...

GrantWatch ID#: 199369

Grants to South Carolina and Tennessee Nonprofits for Medical Research, Disease Management, En...

Deadline: 06/30/27

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220312

Award to a Michigan Educator or Museum Staff Member for Outstanding Informal Earth Science Ins...

Deadline: 07/01/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 160805

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/01/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 220231

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofit Staff Members in Eligible Regions for Career Development

Deadline: 07/02/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196149

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit People with D...

Deadline: 07/15/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 172871

Grants to Protect Natural Resources to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institut...

Deadline: 07/15/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 172872

Grants to Texas Public IHEs and Nonprofit Institutions to Improve the Field of Nursing

Deadline: 07/15/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 173152

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Student for an Outstanding Paper Related to Baltic or...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Prize of $300 to a USA, Canada, or International student for an outstanding paper related to Baltic or Nordic folklore. The prize will recognize exceptional essays, research-based media productions, or conference papers with a folklore topic related to Northern Eu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222498

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Excellent Scholarship in the Fie...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for excellent scholarship in the field of religious folklife and folk belief. The purpose of the award is to recognize a research paper written within the previous 17 months, which may be published ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222512

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Junior and Senior Scholars to Recognize Exceptional P...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Awards of $400 to USA, Canada, and International junior and senior scholars to recognize exceptional papers that focus on folklore and science. One award will be given to a senior scholar and one to a junior scholar. The presentation length paper should address th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222519

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student Scholar to Recognize Exceptional Research Add...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International student scholar to recognize exceptional research addressing folklore in the Mediterranean region. Graduate and advanced undergraduate students may apply. All topics and subject areas in the discipline will be consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222521

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Student for a Research Paper Related to...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Prize of $250 to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate student for a research paper related to folklore. The purpose of the program is to recognize excellent works that address topics related to religious folklife and folk belief. Eligible papers must be w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222576

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Employment Training Programs

Deadline: 07/22/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196887

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/28/27

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/31/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 199296

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/01/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 146744

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs for Research that will Commercially Benefit the Floral Indus...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for research that will commercially benefit the floral industry. Funding is intended for projects that will identify challenges within the industry and work to solve them. Funded researchers will be expected to disseminate their f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209139

Grants to Ohio Researchers and Students at IHEs for Floriculture Studies

Deadline: 08/01/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 215129

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

Opportunity for Texas Entities to be Listed on a Performing Arts Roster

Deadline: 01/31/28

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 154121

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy on a Varie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy on a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

In-Kind Donations to USA Schools and IHEs in Multiple States to Advance Digital Equity for Stu...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 126950

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 130114

Grants to Ohio Non-Profits, Schools, and IHEs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 133830

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Human Services and Education Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 136763

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Green and Cool Roof Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

Grants to Maryland Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies to Improve Nursing and Assisted Living Fa...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 144616

Grants to Maryland Schools and IHEs for Classroom Arts Programs that Benefit Students in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 145283

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance Hea...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Humanities Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 154116

Grants to USA Individuals for Pro-Israel Events on College and University Campuses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA students and campus professionals for interactive initiatives and events that support Israel. Funding is intended to engage college students in dialogue that helps promote positive aspects of Israel, including its culture, technology, politics, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 154228

Grants to New Mexico Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

​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...

GrantWatch ID#: 156909

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157505
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