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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,721 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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1,721 grants found

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is intended for local organizations to implement projects that will improve the lives of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 226172

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Computational Systems for...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop computational models and datasets related to biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must b...

GrantWatch ID#: 226491

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Initiatives to Benefit Society

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Grants to Alabama Undergraduate Students at IHEs in Eligible Regions to Attend Chemistry Confe...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $750 to Alabama undergraduate students enrolled at universities in eligible regions to attend and present research at professional chemistry conferences. Funding is intended for expenses related to conference attendance, such as registration, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 227008

Scholarships to Texas Individuals to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Scholarships to Texas individuals to pursue higher education. The scholarships can assist students who combine academic promise with character and a commitment to their community. The program is intended to help individuals develop their skills, broaden their hori...

GrantWatch ID#: 229125

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trial Research

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 for ovarian cancer clinical trial research projects from early-career investigators. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and ensure regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 229166

Prizes for USA IHEs to Develop Nutrition Education Curriculum for Medical Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Opportunity for USA nonprofit, private, and public academic institutions to compete for prizes to develop nutrition education curriculum for nursing and medical education programs. In addition to the cash awards of up to $75,000, awardees will have their work diss...

GrantWatch ID#: 229704

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, Agencies, and Tribes for Research on Alg...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, conservation districts, and tribes for research to mitigate the effects of algal blooms. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 230030

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for ovarian cancer clinical trials. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 230072

Grants to Texas Qualifying Universities and Colleges for Chemistry Research Activities

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Texas qualifying universities and colleges for chemistry research activities. Funding is intended for research by faculty members as well as students who are looking to pursue a career in chemistry. Students may use funds for lab equipment, chemicals, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 231116

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Humanities Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal entities, government agencies, museums, and libraries for humanities activities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 231130

Grants to USA and Canada Educators and Doctoral Candidates for Math Education Research

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada early-career mathematics educators and doctoral candidates for research projects related to math education. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for new research proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 231148

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research on the Mental and Emotional Health of Individuals Ov...

Deadline: 10/27/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with academic institutions for research related to the mental and emotional health of individuals over the age of 60. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231507

Agreement to a USA Entity for Research on Pre-International Travel Health Services

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, IHE, government agency, or school district for research and surveillance on pre-travel health information and services for international travelers. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231937

Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Preventing Travel-Related Disease Outbreaks

Deadline: 11/05/26 LOI Date: 09/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and school districts for research projects related to detecting and preventing international travel-related disease outbreaks. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 231938

Grants to Minnesota Entities for Projects to Protect Coastal Resources

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

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribes, and IHEs for projects to protect coastal resources in eligible locations. The project’s principal activities must occur either in the Minnesota waters of...

GrantWatch ID#: 155074

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Post-Doctoral Fellows for Autism Research

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

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral fellows affiliated with a university or college for research studies related to autism. Funding is intended for a range of focus areas, including neurobiology, human genetics, and epigenetics....

GrantWatch ID#: 222511

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes and IHEs for Humanities Texts

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applications are encouraged for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Joint Research Projects in the Humanities

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal governments for joint research projects on humanities-related topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 151112

Grants to Oklahoma Researchers for Biomedical Studies

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Oklahoma investigators affiliated with institutions of higher education, research institutions, and private industry for biomedical research projects. Funding is intended for research studies, travel, equipment, education, and technology. Research topics...

GrantWatch ID#: 158057

Awards to USA and Canada IHE Students for Ocean Solutions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 205582

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Pilot Pancreatic Research Projects

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for pilot research projects in the focus area of pancreatic cancer. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete the required registrations prior to...

GrantWatch ID#: 214921

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Basic Research Regarding Chemica...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for basic research regarding chemical warfare agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research t...

GrantWatch ID#: 215612

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline: 10/16/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required r...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683

Scholarships to USA Undergraduate Students with Demonstrated Financial Need to Study Abroad

Deadline: 09/16/26

Scholarships to USA undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad. Applicants must be registered in a USA institution and study abroad for at least two weeks. Funding is intended to assist with expenses related to a fall or spring semeste...

GrantWatch ID#: 224936

Grants to USA and Israel Researchers for Water and Desert Food System Research

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for water and desert food system research. Funding is intended for research projects on the ecological and biological systems related to algae, seafood, and fish. Proposals must be made jo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231082

Grants to USA and Israel Researchers for Agricultural Research

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and Israel researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions for agricultural research. Funding is intended for research that demonstrates clear benefits for both participating countries. Eligible research topics tackle solutions to challenges in ag...

GrantWatch ID#: 231083

Grants to Canada, USA, and International Postdocs to Conduct Research

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to Canada, USA, and International postdoctoral researchers at eligible institutions to conduct research. Funding is intended to help postdocs develop research skill and gain skills and experience to have successful research careers. Research areas can inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231399

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Research on the Impacts of Child Abduction

Deadline: 09/16/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, or research institution to conduct a research study related to international parent-child abduction and its impacts on children and parents. Applicants are advised that the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 231538

Grants to USA Education Providers for Educational Programs Related to Lung Cancer

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA nonprofit education providers, including public schools, IHEs, hospitals, and tribes, for educational programs related to lung cancer. Funding is intended to support activities that enhance the knowledge of community oncologists and cancer multidisci...

GrantWatch ID#: 231550

Grants to Washington Technical and Community Colleges for Program Improvement

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to Washington technical and community colleges to create and develop new programs and innovative educational projects that have a positive impact on the system. Funding is intended for activities that offer sustainability and continuity. Projects must have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195946

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for Wildfire Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities for research projects to understand wildfire risk factors and the impacts of smoke from prescribed fire. Applicants are advised that required registrations may ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 206682

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Fire Science Exchange Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and IHEs for fire science exchange programs in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This solicitation i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215328

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Develop New ...

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, school districts, CBOs, and Tribes for research projects related to developing new non-addictive drugs for pain management. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217156

Grants to USA Researchers at Institutions for Astrophysics Research

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit, for-profit, and government institutions for astrophysics research projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222856

Grants to USA Healthcare Institutions and Organizations for Hemophilia Education Programs

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA healthcare institutions and organizations to host medical education programs focusing on hemophilia. Physician-scientists, clinicians, and multidisciplinary care teams will coordinate and host a program led by a visiting professor wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 223988

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Cooperative Agreements to USA Graduate Students for Experiential Wildfire Learning

Deadline: 09/17/26

Cooperative agreements of up to $40,000 to USA master and doctoral students enrolled at IHEs for experiential learning related to wildfire management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to giv...

GrantWatch ID#: 231141

Opportunity for British Columbia First Nations Students to Join a Language Program

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/17/26

Opportunity for British Columbia First Nations students to participate in language training programs. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to paid internships and language learning programs, including mentor and apprentice stipends, tuition and living exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 209097

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local Arts and Culture Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance local arts and culture programs in eligible locations. Programs must benefit local residents and be ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 174856

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and IHEs for Pediatric Dental Care

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, health departments, hospitals and clinics, medical and dental IHEs, and dental societies to provide oral health care for children and youth who are underserved or have lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 176925

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Researcher or Graduate Student for Research on Anxiet...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $7,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career researcher or graduate student for psychological research. Funding is intended to support the exploration of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders. Eligible uses of funds are for basic and clinical re...

GrantWatch ID#: 183488

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for General Operating Support

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for general operating support. Priority is given to activities providing greater access to people who are underserved and economically disadvantaged. Eligible organizations are those...

GrantWatch ID#: 184526

Grants to USA Researchers to Conduct Studies Related to Respiratory Viruses

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions to conduct studies related to respiratory viruses, including the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189497

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student or Psychologist for Work-Related Res...

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grant of $19,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student or psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity for work-related psychological research and educational projects. Funding is intended to support activities that explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 190442

Grants and Loans to Ontario For-Profits, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Advance the Forestry and Wood...

Deadline: 10/26/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants and loans to Ontario forest sector businesses, IHEs, and forest-sector related nonprofit organizations to advance the forestry and wood products industry throughout the Province. Applicants must submit a first-stage application prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 190895

Grants to USA Researchers at Nonprofit Institutions for Lung Cancer Research Studies

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic or research institutions to conduct cancer research studies. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist investigators who are conduct...

GrantWatch ID#: 192053

Grants to USA Researchers to Support Studies Related to Lung Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of $75,000 per year to USA qualifying researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to lung disease. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for projects involving basic science, tran...

GrantWatch ID#: 192055

Grants to USA Early-Career Researchers for Studies Related to Lung Biology and Disease

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/18/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for studies related to lung biology and diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended to support innovative proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 192056

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs and Activities that Benefit Women

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for new and existing programs that benefit women in eligible locations. Funding is intended to strengthen nonprofits that promote educational and career opportunities for low-income women, as well as critical and bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 215894
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