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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 Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

Grants to USA Organizations for Medical Education and Research Activities

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to USA organizations to support medical education and research activities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Previous grantees include universities, hospitals, medical schools, hospice centers, medical foundatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 224210

Grants to Oklahoma IHE Faculty Members for Scientific Research Collaboration

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oklahoma IHE faculty members for costs related to science-focused research and travel to the funding source's facilities. Funding is intended to support collaborations and partnerships that promote scientific research. Eligible use of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 175158

Grants to USA Clinician-Scientists at Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Alzheime...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories clinician-scientists sponsored by nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for Alzheimer's-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215606

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Non-Clinical Brain Research Led ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to assist eligible clinician-scientists in carrying out independent non-clinical scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 218308

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Clinical Brain Research Led by E...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to assist eligible clinician-scientists in carrying out independent brain-related clinical scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sev...

GrantWatch ID#: 218309

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Clinical Trial Research...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentored clinical trial research projects in the behavioral, biomedical, or clinical sciences fields. Applicants are advised that the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224987

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research in Clinical, B...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentored scientific research projects in the clinical, behavioral, or biomedical sciences. Applicants are advised that the required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 224988

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Scientific Research Projects tha...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for scientific research projects to support career development in the fields of behavioral, biomedical, and clinical science. Applicants are advised that the required...

GrantWatch ID#: 224989

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Clinical Patient-Oriented Health...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to conduct clinical patient-oriented health research projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224990

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research Using Human Subj...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for scientific health research projects utilizing human subjects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed...

GrantWatch ID#: 224991

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Research and Career Development ...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for research and career development activities related to the clinical, biomedical, and behavioral sciences. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224993

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Basic Experimental Scientific He...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs to conduct basic experimental scientific health research projects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The ove...

GrantWatch ID#: 224994

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to support health-related research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 224995

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Tribal Governments, IHEs, an...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, Tribal governments, IHEs, and government agencies for medical research. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of...

GrantWatch ID#: 224996

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Scientific Research Uti...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and IHEs for mentored scientific research utilizing human subjects. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 224997

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research Projects Utilizi...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for health research projects utilizing clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224998

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health Research and Mentorship b...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mentoring and research projects conducted by mid-career health researchers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 225004

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mid-Career Clinical Investigator...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for mid-career clinical investigators pursuing patient-oriented research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 225006

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Quantitative Health Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to support health research conducted by investigators with quantitative technical and scientific backgrounds. Applicants are advised that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225009

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments to guide postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers on their way to becoming independent. Applicants are advised to complete req...

GrantWatch ID#: 225010

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profit, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments to assist postdoctoral mentored biomedical researchers in pursuing independent research careers. Applicants are advised to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 225011

Grants to USA Entities to Increase the Number of Professionals Trained in Cancer Research

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to increase the number of professionals trained in cancer research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230285

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Postdoctoral Career Development Initiatives

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHEs, and agencies for postdoctoral career development initiatives. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for programs that prepare post...

GrantWatch ID#: 230419

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Teachers and Counselors for Professional ...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants of $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers and counselors for financial assistance in attending professional development courses. Applicants must register with the funding source as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 166791

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support the Performing Arts

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit arts organizations for operating support. Funding is intended to support and expand the performing arts, with a particular focus on theater and dance. Arts organizations that help support the development of theater and dance are encouraged ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173292

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175504

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181991

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181992

Grants to Maine Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181996

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181998

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182008

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182009

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 182012

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 182015

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182022

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Clinical Trial or...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for biomedical research projects involving clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221118

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Biomedical Research Training

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical research training. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of professional d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224973

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for postdoctorate audiologists to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 224979

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored experimental human studies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 224981

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Postdoctorate Audiologists to Co...

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for postdoctorate audiologists to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The expectation is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224982

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, CBOs, government agencies, schools, and IHEs to address local needs and strengthen community connections in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the educational, economic, environmental, and cultural qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 143418

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government entities for projects to address disparities facing children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health and wellness, and ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 149530

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved Communit...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities and address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives and projects that support residents in the focus areas of capacity building, econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161606

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions for tree planting projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote environmental awareness by engaging county cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166280

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to Canada Universities for Research and Technology Development Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada universities and degree-granting institutions to provide researchers with the infrastructure to conduct research and technology development projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 173512

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Promote the Wellbeing and Advancement of Women

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for activities benefiting women within the Province. Funding is intended to support services and projects in the areas of education, healthy living, social services, citizen engagement and volunteerism, organizational capaci...

GrantWatch ID#: 175435

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Scientists for Research and Education Projects in Astronomy an...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Fellowships to USA doctoral scientists for the implementation of independent scientific research projects. Applicants are required to register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended for early-career researchers at eligible host i...

GrantWatch ID#: 175937

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pav...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244
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