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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 USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Increase Knowledge of Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 223633

Grants to Mississippi IHE Faculty Members for Travel Related to Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 223975

Grants to New Mexico Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects to Modernize the Electric Grid

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 223992

Opportunity for Massachusetts Tech Start-Ups to Participate in a Business Development Program ...

Deadline: Ongoing

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'...

GrantWatch ID#: 224104

Grants to USA Organizations in New England States for Activities that Advance Medical Research...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 224212

Loans to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote the Recycling of Waste Ti...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 224706

Financial Assistance Grants to Nunavut Inuit Individuals in Eligible Regions for Post-Secondar...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 224719

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and IHEs for Security Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 224821

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Educators in Eligible Communities for Classro...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224832

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225282

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Research Hospitals for Capital Impr...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225445

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, IHEs, Municipalities, Schools, and Youth Groups to Plant Trees

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225514

Grants to Ontario Academic Institutions, Research Hospitals, and Early-Stage Technology Compan...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225657

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying PhD Students to Participate in a Residency

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225678

Grants to USA Businesses, Tribes, Individuals, and IHEs for Planning and Research Activities R...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225703

Fellowships to USA Undergraduate and Graduate Students for Professional Development Opportunit...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225709

Grants to Canada Undergraduate Students at Eligible Institutions to Support Research on Specif...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225743

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career PhD Scholars for Historical Humani...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225800

Grants to USA and Canada Law Schools for Initiatives to Encourage Students to Pursue Careers i...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 225903

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable Programs and Education Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226389

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Public

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226500

In-Kind Support to Florida Graduate Students, College Seniors, and Career Changers for Assista...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226693

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Plant Genome Research

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226829

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofit, Non-Academic Organizations for Innovative Evolution-Based Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226830

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Fundamental Biological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226975

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutions, and Nonprofits for Research Projects on Systems Bio...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226976

Grants to USA Research Institutions, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Genetics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226977

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Organizations for Biomolecular Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226979

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Synthetic Cell Components

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Research Institutes for Research Projects on the Developme...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226983

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Research Institutes, and IHEs for Genomics Research

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226984

Grants to USA Research Institutes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Neuroscience Research

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226986

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Research on Physiological Mechanis...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226989

Grants to USA IHEs, Research Institutes, and Nonprofits for Animal Behavior Research

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 226990

Grants to California Dental School Students for Wellness Events

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227158

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Research Institutions, and IHEs to Develop Tools for Cell Biology Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227219

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects to Promote Civic Engagement and Foster Community ...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227326

In-Kind Support to Israel Startups and Established Companies to Assist Artificial Intelligence...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227327

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for Initiatives Addressing Youth and Child A...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227423

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227587

Grants to USA Nurse Anesthesiology Residents for Educational Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 227649

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities to Expand the Creative Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 228375

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228455

Scholarships to Florida University, College, and Trade School Students for Education Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 228457

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Support Underserved Students

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 228491

Grants to Maryland Agencies and Technology-Based Businesses to Provide Internship Positions

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 228574

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Health Centers for Medical Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 228632

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Clubs for Youth STEAM Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 228635

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States for Community Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 228727
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