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.
Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...
Grants of up to $1,750 to Mississippi faculty members and students at institutions of higher education for travel that promotes the development of scientific research infrastructure. Funding is intended to advance partnerships between the funding source's research...
Grants to New Mexico government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for projects to modernize the electric grid. Funding is intended for research, pre-construction, and construction projects to develop and implement the technologies necessary to improve electric distributi...
Opportunity for Massachusetts early-stage technology companies to participate in a business development program and receive funding. The opportunity is intended to support Massachusetts-based deep tech startups. The program's goal is to help companies solve today'...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont organizations to support medical research and education. Previous grantees include universities, medical schools, hospitals, medical societies and foundations, m...
Loans to California nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government entities, and sanitation agencies to promote the recycling and reuse of waste tires. Funding is intended for machinery and equipment purchases, infrastructure improvements, and capital projects t...
Financial assistance grants to Nunavut Inuit individuals in eligible regions to cover expenses related to pursuing post-secondary degrees. Funding is intended for a wide range of costs, including tuition, books, living expenses, program equipment, childcare, techn...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to offset the cost of installing and operating security equipment. Funding is intended to be used towards the installation of security cameras, as well as for cybersecure cloud storage of the recorded surve...
Grants of up to $500 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania educators in eligible communities for classroom funding. Applicants must be funding source members. Eligible uses of funds include technology, curriculum materials, remote learning aids, special needs ...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations, activities, and projects that are informed by, formed by, and benefit r...
In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...
Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and research hospitals for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure funding, which includes any associated operation and maintenance costs. An eligi...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, IHEs, municipalities, schools, and youth groups to plant trees in eligible urban areas. Selected trees and plants must be native to the state. Trees may be planted in open spaces, on vacant lots, institu...
Grants to Ontario academic institutions, research hospitals, and early-stage technology companies to advance technology projects. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and IT. Funding is intended for early-s...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying PhD students to participate in a residency. Funding is intended to support students who want to enhance their research by traveling to an academic institution other than their own. Successful applicants are expec...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...
Fellowships of up to $1,000 to USA and territories undergraduate and graduate students to support early career pest management professionals in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support professional development through attending meetings, interning with com...
Grants to Canada undergraduate students at eligible institutions to support research on specific topics. Funding is intended to provide work experience and to encourage students to pursue graduate studies in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, healt...
Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD scholars to pursue research projects related to historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. Funding is intended for a wide range of resea...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada law schools for initiatives to encourage students to pursue careers in law. Funding is intended for collaborative projects among at least three universities. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, law fairs, a...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for critical assistance, charitable programs, and education assistance. Funding is intended for civic, charitable, and social programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must liv...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and government agencies for programs to benefit the public. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in the field of humanities, including exhibitions...
In-kind support to Florida graduate students, college seniors, and career changers for assistance in becoming classroom teachers in eligible locations. Awardees will receive a stipend, coverage for certification and exam costs, testing support, mentorships, and te...
Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for plant genome research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects include studying the genetic traits of plants to advance biotechnology...
Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for evolutionary research on complex living systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for research that combines evolutionary an...
Grants to USA nonprofit education and research organizations, and IHEs, for fundamental biological research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects focused on cell b...
Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations for research projects on systems biology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research in molecular and cellular biolo...
Grants to USA research institutions, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for genetics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects related to genetics, epigenetics, and gen...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research laboratories for biomolecular research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Multidisciplinary approaches are encouraged. Projects should include b...
Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit research and education organizations for projects related to synthetic cell components. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that can identify which...
Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research institutes for research projects on the developmental processes of organisms. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase the under...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and IHEs for genomics research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to conduct research and to develop tools and infrastructure that ...
Grants to USA research institutes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for neuroscience research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for mechanistic studies to understand topics in neuroscience ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and research institutes for research on physiological mechanisms. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of possible research topics f...
Grants to USA IHEs, research institutes, and nonprofit organizations for behavioral systems research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research into individual and group animal be...
Grants of up to $300 to California dental school students for wellness events. Eligible activities must assist with enduring wellness skills, integrate into student life or the school curriculum, and focus on professional development and education. Initiatives are...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to develop tools for cell biology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that will develop different m...
Grants of up to $2,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects to promote civic engagement and foster community connections in eligible counties. Projects that demonstrate collaboration with residents, leaders, and other organizations will be prioritize...
In-kind support to Israel startups and established companies to assist artificial intelligence-based commercial development. Funding is intended to promote innovation, speed up product development, and increase the competitiveness of local firms. The program provi...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International students for initiatives addressing youth and child abuse. Funding is intended for ideas of how to support survivors of abuse and prevent youth and child abuse. Eligible uses of funds will be judged by the amount of autonom...
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and grassroots organizations to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intented to strengthen local food networks. The grant program aims to change systems and dismantle the structures that have created disparitie...
Grants of $1,500 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiology residents for educational needs. Priority is given to residents who are within one year of graduation. Funding is intended to allow residents to complete their education in the face of financial constrai...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, colleges, universities, and school districts for projects to expand and strengthen the creative industry. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects t...
Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental units, school districts, and universities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a variety of ...
Scholarships to Florida full-time university, college, and trade school students to offset education costs. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to be used towards tuition, purchasing books, and other atte...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to support underserved students in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: literacy, language, math, workforce development, and college and career readiness. F...
Grants to Maryland state and local agencies, and technology-based businesses, to provide internship positions to high school graduates and college students. Priority is given to applicants seeking interns in areas including STEM, engineering, technology, and scien...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and health centers and systems for continuing education programs in the field of medicine. Funding is intended to support independent education programs as well as medical-scientific programs. Programs must align...
Grants to Indiana nonprofits, IHEs, PreK-12 schools, youth clubs, and school teams for youth STEAM projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including classroom programming, camps, robotics clubs, and competitions. Eligible a...
Grants to USA organizations for community programming that benefits residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact a local representative before applying. Focus areas include equity in education, mental health, health, and disaster respons...
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