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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,717 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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1,717 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribal Organizations for Research on Endangered Languages

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal organizations for research on languages that are under threat of extinction. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of infrastructure, language description, and computational methods. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 151111

Grants to Colorado Academic, Public, and School Libraries to Purchase Educational Materials

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Colorado academic, public, and school libraries to purchase educational materials. Funding is intended for materials such as books, audiobooks, databases, subscriptions, apps, educational activity kits, non-print media, and other items that will help imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 160069

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Entities for Marine Habitat Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, IHEs, schools, private landowners and government agencies for marine habitat conservation and restoration initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that restore, enhance, and protect habitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 164229

Grants to California Nonprofits to Promote the Appreciation of Contemporary Visual Art

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for activities that promote the appreciation of contemporary visual art in eligible locations. Previous grantees include museums, cultural centers, arts organizations, and universities. Funds are granted to new, as well...

GrantWatch ID#: 166027

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs that enhance character, values, services, science and education. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 170210

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Businesses, and Agencies to Provide College Students with Wo...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations and charities, social enterprises, municipalities, and private sector entities to provide students with paid work experience related to their chosen career paths. Funding, in the form of a financial incentive, is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 175370

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Preserve Historical Documents and Records

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Utah nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, museums, archives, and IHEs for historic preservation projects. Applicants are required to submit certain documentation prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177371

Grants to Vermont Organizations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Vermont organizations for environmental conservation projects and general operational support. Funding is intended to provide organizations with the resources needed to create a positive and sustainable change for Vermont’s residents a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178569

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

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, libraries, churches, and tribal organizations for public humanities programming. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, discussions, exhibitions, video and film productio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179067

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Tribes, Museums, and Libraries for Oral Hist...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, tribes, libraries, and museums for humanities projects related to oral history. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180375

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Operating Support and Services in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for projects and programs that benefit vulnerable residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for activities and services that are performed in the foundation's seve...

GrantWatch ID#: 181577

Award to a Montana Individual for Contributions to Behavioral Health

Deadline: 09/15/26

Award of $10,000 to a Montana individual affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, government agency, or tribal government for contributions to behavioral health and healthcare. The purpose of this program is to honor an individual who has demonstrated outsta...

GrantWatch ID#: 182216

Grants to Canada Researchers Affiliated with IHEs for Collaborative Humanities and Social Scie...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with qualifying IHEs for collaborative humanities and social sciences research. Funding is intended to provide support for joint research endeavors across a range of disciplines that will address the current...

GrantWatch ID#: 182338

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to California, Oregon, and Washington nonprofit organizations, educational and research institutions, and agencies for programs that benefit the communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 182869

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that protect, restore, or enhance forests, wetlands, prairies, and habitats for fish, game, and wildli...

GrantWatch ID#: 184190

Grants to North Carolina Teachers for Education-Based Technology

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina educators in K-12 public schools and community colleges in eligible counties for education-based technology. Funding is intended to enhance learning by covering the cost of technology such as software, computers, tablets, C...

GrantWatch ID#: 185923

Grant to a Caribbean Individual or Nonprofit for Environmental Research and Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grant of up to $12,000 to a Caribbean individual or nonprofit organization for environmental activities and research. Funding is intended to address environmental concerns that are shared beyond one island or island state in the region. The grant is available to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 191102

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators and Institutions for Research on Tree M...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators and institutions for research projects related to tree management. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Consideration will be given to research that i...

GrantWatch ID#: 192135

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to the Safety of A...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with institutions for studies related to the safety of arborists. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192137

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Related to Urban Forestry

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with institutions for research related to urban forestry. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for studies that wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 192139

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Focused on Clinical Med...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $40,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects with a focus on clinical medicine. Projects may fall into one of the following disciplines: psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, surgery, and pediatrics. The c...

GrantWatch ID#: 197951

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects and Partnerships

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects and partnerships. Applicants may submit proposals for research projects in a wide range of categories related to new industries and technologies. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197953

Grants to USA Researchers for Projects Related to Scleroderma

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, and laboratories for research related to scleroderma. Applicants may be early-career or experienced researchers. Funding is intended for projects that will lead to further research...

GrantWatch ID#: 198082

Grants to Wisconsin Food Producers for Collaborative Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Wisconsin food producers, in collaboration with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or academic institutions, for environmental projects. Funding is intended to enhance soil and water quality by promoting producer-led solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 204588

Fellowships to Idaho Individuals for Humanities-Related Research

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships of $5,000 to Idaho individuals for humanities-based research studies related to state-focused topics. Funding is intended to assist scholars and Tribal elders with humanities research in and about Idaho. The purpose of the program is to stimulate schol...

GrantWatch ID#: 206997

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Enhance the Welfare of People of Color and Disadvantaged Popu...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit people of color and other underserved populations in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance the economic, social, and educational welfare...

GrantWatch ID#: 209787

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Use Library Collections for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to use the funding source's collections in the United States for their research. Fellows are expected to devote the majority of their time to conducting research but are also expected to get involved ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210923

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

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit residents in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 214748

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Advance Early-Career Ovarian Cancer Resea...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and private and public entities to advance early-career research related to ovarian cancer. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and ensure registrations are completed befo...

GrantWatch ID#: 214915

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Data Analysis Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists, engineers, and educators associated with IHEs and nonprofit organizations for data analysis projects in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 216427

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Individuals for Bee Science and Bee...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to £5,000 and grants of up to £30,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects related to bee science and beekeeping. Funding is intended for research activities, academic conferences, publication expenses, and ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 218579

Grants to California and Colorado Nonprofits for Social and Educational Programs that Improve ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to California and Colorado nonprofit organizations for social and educational programs that improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include low-income healthcare, homelessness, alleviating hunger, and providing scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 218777

Grants to Rhode Island and Massachusetts Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, tribal entities, and institutions of higher education for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants are advised to complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 219010

Opportunity for USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Participate in a Research Program at Israeli IHEs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for USA postdoctoral scholars to participate in a research program at higher education institutions in Israel. The program is open to researchers from any academic discipline. Fellows will receive a stipend, travel and relocation allowances, and other...

GrantWatch ID#: 219766

Fellowship Program for USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Pursue Research at an Academic Institution...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowship program for USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research at an academic institution in Israel. The program is open to scholars from any academic discipline, with preference given to individuals with little to no professional experience in Israel. Fello...

GrantWatch ID#: 219767

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Pursue Research in Any Academic Discipline in Isra...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research in any academic discipline in a university in Israel. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive reimbursement for travel, children's educational, and relocation expenses, as well as an opportunity to...

GrantWatch ID#: 219768

Research Fellowships for USA Scholars to Pursue Projects in Any Discipline in an Israeli Unive...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Research fellowships for USA scholars to pursue projects in any discipline in an Israeli university. Priority is given to applicants with very little to no professional experience in Israel, as well as applicants who have served in the United States military. Fell...

GrantWatch ID#: 219769

Research Fellowships in a Science Institute in Israel to USA Researchers to Pursue Projects an...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Research fellowships in a science institute in Israel to USA postdoctoral researchers to pursue projects and promote international cooperation. The program is open to scholars in any discipline. Priority is given to US military veterans and to individuals with les...

GrantWatch ID#: 219770

Fellowship to USA Postdoctoral Scholars to Pursue Research Projects at an Arts Academy in Isra...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowship to USA postdoctoral scholars to pursue research projects at an arts academy in Israel. While scholars from any discipline are accepted, researchers must demonstrate how their project relates to the academy's areas of interest: design, art, and architect...

GrantWatch ID#: 219771

Opportunity for USA Scholars to Participate in a Research Program at a Natural History Museum ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for USA scholars to participate in a research program at a natural history museum in Israel. The focus of the fellowship program is the pursuit of multidisciplinary research projects that broadly address topics related to biodiversity. Fellows will rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 219773

Fellowship Programs in an Israeli IHE for USA Academic Scholars to Pursue Research Programs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowship programs in an Israeli institution of higher education for USA academic scholars to pursue research programs and advance mutual understanding. Postdoctoral scholars from any academic discipline may apply. Priority is given to US military veterans and to...

GrantWatch ID#: 219774

Grants to Minnesota Arts and Other Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $18,000 to Minnesota qualifying arts and other nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for arts activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for creating, producing, and presenting at least two arts-related activities....

GrantWatch ID#: 221733

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Museums, and IHEs for Youth Engineering and Science Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, science centers, museums, and institutions of higher education for engineering and natural science programming that benefits young people. Particular emphasis is placed on programs that encourage underrepresented groups to...

GrantWatch ID#: 222157

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Schools, and Districts for Agricultural Programming

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, schools, and school districts for programs and projects that promote agriculture. Funding is intended to assist organizations that are educating their workforce or the public about ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222340

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Candidates for Research with Israeli Researc...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates enrolled in an IHE for collaborative research work with Israeli researchers. Participants will gain experience in labs and departments in Israeli universities and must be hosted by a university faculty m...

GrantWatch ID#: 223796

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Commercial and Academic Entities and Nonprofits to De...

Deadline: 02/11/28 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International commercial, academic, and nonprofit organizations to develop low-cost and advanced antigen tests. This is a competition that consists of two parts, the second of which requires a Letter of Intent to be submitted prior to a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223884

Grants to Utah Researchers for Innovative Studies

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah researchers, graduate students, and faculty members at eligible academic institutions for research projects. Funding is intended to support early-stage experiments, proof-of-concept studies, and exploratory research with innovation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224072

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Promote Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to promote educational opportunities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support engaging educational programs for all students, within the focus areas of STEM topics, literacy, and career readiness. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 225115

Grants to West Virginia Family Physicians and Researchers for Projects Related to Family Pract...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia family physicians and researchers affiliated with residency programs and family practice organizations, departments, and offices for projects related to family practice medicine. Funding is intended to cover direct expenses ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225721

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty of Academic Institutions for Workshops, Confe...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty members of academic institutions for workshops, conferences, and seminars that increase understanding of Chinese society and culture. Funding is intended to support research related to Chinese studi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225856
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