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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,728 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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1,728 grants found

Grants to Illinois Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Develop Recreational Areas and Facilities

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161855

Grants to Ohio Undergraduate Students, Groups, and Faculty Mentors for STEM Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162143

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members and Students for STEM Program Development

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 162144

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Informal STEM Education Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 162146

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, Hospitals, and Schools for Programs that Be...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 162150

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 162176

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits for Community Enrichment Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 162230

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 162526

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate with...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825

Grants to USA Public Charities and Agencies in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 163623

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Research Projects that Foster Financial Well-Being

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for research to help individuals gain necessary tools, knowledge, and skills regarding financial issues. The funding is intended for research geared to ensuring that individuals a...

GrantWatch ID#: 163638

Grants to West Virginia and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects and Init...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 163726

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, For-Profits, Early-Stage Businesses, and IHEs for Bioscience...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 164431

Grants to Vermont Childcare Providers and Licensed Staff Members to Attend Relevant College Co...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 165051

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Groups for Small-Scale Public Humanities Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 165355

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance Arts Programming in Dis...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 165824

Rebates to Delaware Entities to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 165861

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, Museums, Colleges, Schools, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, state agencies, libraries, museums, colleges, schools, and tribal nations, for projects related to humanities and culture. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 166284

Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Research Institutio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and research institutions for projects in the field of coastal and marine sciences in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 166801

Grants to Indiana Healthcare Organizations for Health Professionals Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana healthcare organizations, institutions of higher education, and career centers for training and continuing education for healthcare students and professionals serving rural and underserved communities in eligible counties. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 167011

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Culture, Social Services, and Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237

Grants to Wyoming Entities to Prepare Potential Workers for Employment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming industry associations, trade unions, private entities, and IHEs to prepare potential employees for the workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote economic growt...

GrantWatch ID#: 167302

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the well-being of residents across the state. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167555

Grants to Ohio Jewish High School Students and Young Adults in Eligible Locations to Visit Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio Jewish high school students and young adults in eligible locations to travel to Israel on an approved program. Trips for high school student participants ages 16-18 will focus on areas that include but are not limited to, Jewish studies, outdoor adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 167608

Grants to Alabama Jewish Youth for Trips to Israel and Jewish Leadership Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama Jewish youth to attend programs and trips in Israel or Jewish leadership programs in the United States. This grant offers financial aid to enable youth to attend identity-strengthening and educational programs located in Israel. Funding is also a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167654

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit youth. Previously funded grants include the establishment of endowment scholarships at universities and other educational institutions. The Board seeks to grant funds to organizations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167659

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Public Entities to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Reside...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and public entities to improve the quality of life for local residents. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of human services, civic and public affairs, arts and culture, health, and education. The Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 167679

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations to Rent Arts Venues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible locations for financial assistance to rent arts spaces, theaters, or galleries. Funding is intended for rentals that are used for an artistic or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167705

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Related to Health and Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the area of patient services and for charitable events related to healthcare and social services. Eligible projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 169063

Scholarships to Nevada Jewish High School and College Students to Attend Programs in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $2,000 to Nevada students between the ages of 13 and 22 to attend peer-based programs in Israel. Funding is intended to support student participation in high school summer, semester and other approved Israel programs. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 169648

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Oceanic Sciences Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with institutions for higher education for collaborative research projects in the field of marine oceanography. Applications must be jointly developed by scientists from both countries. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 170459

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence. The funder's focus areas are education, neighbors, and the workforce. Proposed activities must take place in specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 171999

Grants to Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits for Community Programs to Benefit Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Program areas include education, arts and culture, resource conservation, health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 172166

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and IHEs for Projects that Reduce Traffic A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and IHES for activities that reduce traffic accidents and improve road safety. Applicants must contact the funding source and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 173502

Grants to USA LEAs and IHEs to Support School Communities Following Serious Disruptive Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA local education agencies and institutions of higher education to assist the school community in restoring a learning environment following a serious disruptive event. Schools may request short-term assistance to address an acute need as well as longe...

GrantWatch ID#: 173824

Grants to Texas Education-Based Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Improve Internal Systems a...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas education-based nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve internal systems and operations. Funding is intended to help applicants provide enhanced, higher-quality, and more sustainable services. Eligible applicants o...

GrantWatch ID#: 173840

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Public Agencies to Promote Health Care Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and public agencies for programs and projects that aim to improve the health of local residents. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is spe...

GrantWatch ID#: 173890

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs for Programs that Promote Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for programs and activities that promote equity for residents statewide. Funding is intended for bold ideas and community leadership that expand opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 174049

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Address the Health Needs of...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and IHEs to address the health needs of local residents. Funding is intended to meet critical needs, take advantage of rising opportunities, conduct innovative activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174613

In-Kind Donations of Books to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies to Supplement Librar...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of books to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. The books must be chosen in person by a representative at the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 174863

Grants to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas Teachers and School Organizations for Stude...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas teachers, PTAs, college professors, and school-based clubs or organizations for academic enrichment activities that benefit students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that will dir...

GrantWatch ID#: 176336

Grants to Delaware Educators and Organizations for Holocaust Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Delaware educators and organizations for one-time educational opportunities related to Holocaust studies. Funding is intended to promote continued Holocaust education, raise awareness about the consequences of hatred and discrimination, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177365

Grants to Arkansas Labs, IHEs, and For-Profits to Transfer New Technologies to the Marketplace

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas colleges, universities, laboratories, and public or private enterprises to support the transfer of technological developments to the marketplace. This program assists enterprises in improving and developing processes and products...

GrantWatch ID#: 177413

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Assist Veterans

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit and for-profit organizations, schools, government agencies, and tribal entities for programs that benefit military veterans and their families. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of basic needs, employment, family and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 177657

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations for Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and IHEs for health improvement projects and activities that benefit local residents. Funding may be used for projects and programs that focus on food secur...

GrantWatch ID#: 177679

Rebates to Delaware Individuals, Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Alternative...

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates of up to $2,500 to Delaware individuals, nonprofit organizations, businesses, organizations, state and municipal governments, schools, and IHEs towards the purchase or lease of natural gas, electric, and propane-powered vehicles. Applicants are advised to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177695

Scholarships to Alaska Residents to Attend Training for Health and Wellness Careers

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Alaska residents in eligible communities to participate in vocational training for health-related and human services nonprofit management fields. The scholarships are meant to help subsidize the costs of certifications or vocational...

GrantWatch ID#: 177972

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Museums, Schools, and CBOs to Promote STEM Literacy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, museums, schools, and community organizations for programs that enhance science, technology, engineering, and math literacy for state residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 178093

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Tribes for Educational Projects Related to Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, academic institutions, Tribal entities, and traditional councils for the study and preservation of heritage in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and activities with educational components, al...

GrantWatch ID#: 178303

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Tribes in Eligible Regions to Preserve Traditi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, Tribes, and traditional councils to identify and preserve native names for landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation and study of nativ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178304
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