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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, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International College Students for Holocaust Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and master's degree students for Holocaust-related research projects utilizing digital technology. Selected fellows will conduct studies at the funding source institution, supervised by a mentor, and will...

GrantWatch ID#: 187377

Grants to Missouri Academic, Public, and Special Libraries for Digitization Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Missouri academic, public, and special libraries to digitize historical resources and newspapers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that involve primary sources related to Mis...

GrantWatch ID#: 188146

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students for Research on American Themes

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral and Master's candidates to pursue research related to American themes. The purpose of the fellowships is to afford students the opportunity to avail themselves of the funding source's resources. Eligible resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210915

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Fellowship to USA, Canada, and International Pre-Doctoral Students to Study Archaeology at an ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowship with a stipend of $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International pre-doctoral students to study archaeology at an institute in Greece. This is a full-time research position offering the student the opportunity to conduct research that focuses on issues relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217797

Grants to Utah Teams of Faculty at a Qualifying IHE for Projects to Advance the Study and Safe...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah teams of faculty at a qualifying institution of higher education for projects to advance the study and safe application of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of environment, health and welln...

GrantWatch ID#: 224070

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Research About the Arctic

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal governments, IHEs, and agencies to conduct research about the Arctic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to advance understanding o...

GrantWatch ID#: 225381

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies to Replant Neighborhood Tree...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, CBOs, schools, IHEs, and agencies to replant trees following neighborhood transportation construction. Applicants are required to obtain approval prior to submitting an applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 229625

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Science an...

Deadline: 01/19/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance the quality of data collection related to science and technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 198672

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students for Programs to Study Abroad

Deadline: 01/20/27

Fellowships to USA graduate students for opportunities to study abroad. Students will study cultures and languages in eligible foreign countries. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge that will assist them with future go...

GrantWatch ID#: 150946

Grants to USA IHEs and Associated Organizations to Enhance STEM Education

Deadline: 01/20/27

Grants to USA institutes of higher education and associated organizations to improve and enhance STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. The purpose of this program is to support research projects abou...

GrantWatch ID#: 178034

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Post-Docs for Research Training

Deadline: 01/20/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for laboratory-based research training opportunities. Funding is intended to help applicants learn new research techniques and to promote innovative, multi-disciplinary research related...

GrantWatch ID#: 192817

Grants to California Entities for Programs to Reduce Packaging Waste

Deadline: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations, businesses, school districts, and institutions in eligible regions for environmental projects related to packaging waste. Funding is intended to replace limited-use packaging utilized in distribution, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194430

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Students for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/20/27

Fellowships of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduates and medical students to pursue Parkinson's disease research under the supervision of a mentor. Funding is intended to encourage studies that address the prevention, treatment, and cure of Parki...

GrantWatch ID#: 198784

Grants to New Mexico Entities for Equitable Youth Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 02/26/27 Conference Date: 01/20/27

Grants of up to $40,000 to New Mexico Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, municipalities, counties, nonprofit organizations, public preschools, K-12 schools, public school districts, and public colleges and universities for outdoor recreation programs serving youth aged 18 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231692

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Research Relate...

Deadline: 01/21/27

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations and institutions of higher education for research related to Cyber Infrastructure. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 201819

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Postdoctoral Researchers to Participate in a Sci...

Deadline: 01/22/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue postdoctoral research in a laboratory located in a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159200

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Institutions for Collaborati...

Deadline: 03/05/27 LOI Date: 01/22/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to form and support collaborations between cultural and history organizations. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197791

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

Deadline: 01/26/27

Grants of up to $7,500 to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, schools, faith-based and tribal entities, and libraries for large-scale humanities programs. Funding is intended for projects and activities, including ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176559

Grants to North Carolina IHEs and Researchers for Life Science and Technology Inventions

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to North Carolina universities and nonprofit research organizations for life science and technology inventions with commercial potential. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for team-driven and mil...

GrantWatch ID#: 185823

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Collaborations of HBCUs and Tribes for Bio...

Deadline: 01/27/27

Cooperative agreements to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and collaborations of HBCUs and Tribal entities for capacity-building activities related to biomedical research development. Applicants are advised that the required registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217684

Grants and In-Kind Support to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont Entities to Promote Oral Health

Deadline: 01/29/27

Grants and in-kind support to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for programs and projects that increase oral health care access and quality. In-kind support can be in the form of human resourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180843

Opportunity for Texas Arts Organizations and Agencies to Designate Arts and Cultural Zones

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Opportunity for Texas arts organizations, local arts agencies, government agencies, and college arts institutions to designate special areas within cities and communities as cultural districts. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164506

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, IHEs, and Government Agencies for Historic Preservation and Int...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit and community organizations, local governments, universities, and First Nations for the identification, interpretation, and preservation of the province’s heritage. Funding is intended for projects within the following categories: Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170778

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Schools for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, schools, and tribes for public arts programming. New applicants must receive approval in order to access the online application system. Funding is intended for organizations that actively present, produce, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177124

Grants to Alabama Organizations in Eligible Regions to Enhance Health and Education for Disadv...

Deadline: 02/27/27 LOI Date: 01/31/27

Grants to Alabama organizations in eligible regions to enhance health and education for disadvantaged populations in local communities. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180846

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Breast Health, Education, and ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs and tribes for projects and activities related to breast health. Funding is intended for breast cancer education, screening, treatment, outreach, and support projects. Nonprofits in the following counties ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181515

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Expand Instruction in Integrative Medic...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to further the instruction of integrative medicine. The purpose of funding is to help medical schools and residency programs expand educational programming that teaches integrative medicine. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214566

Fellowships to USA Medical Students in MD or DO Programs for Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 01/31/27

Fellowships to USA medical students in MD or DO programs to conduct research in anesthesiology. Funding is intended to give students the opportunity to gain experience in scientific research and how to incorporate it into their medical careers. Students with US ci...

GrantWatch ID#: 218240

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Medical Residents and Faculty for HS Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada medical residents, post-dermatology residency fellows, and qualifying faculty for professional development related to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222866

Grants to Texas IHEs for Chemistry-Based Research

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Texas academic institutions for research related to chemistry. Funding is intended to support studies conducted by full-time faculty members with tenure or on a tenure-track who will serve as the principal investigator. Grants may be used for fellowships...

GrantWatch ID#: 223132

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits for Social Services, the Arts, and University Endowments

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs related to social services, the arts, and university endowments. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life of residents in eligible locations, while also supporting higher education. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 226449

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Labs, IHEs, and Hospitals for Research...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit labs, hospitals, and IHEs for postdoctoral research programs related to Fragile X syndrome. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. The program aims to advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139422

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Researchers for Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research projects. Funding is intended to support fundamental scientific research into the causes, cures, and treatments for cancer and other human diseases. In addition to a fellowship stipend, sel...

GrantWatch ID#: 139428

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of local youth under the age of 18. Special consideration will be given to proposals requiring...

GrantWatch ID#: 156937

Scholarships to USA College Students and College Graduates to Attend a University or Participa...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term post-university program in Israel. Funding is intended to assist young Jewish American adults who have been involved in pro-Israel act...

GrantWatch ID#: 176540

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Breast Cancer Research Teams for Innovative Early Det...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for research projects to develop early detection methods for breast cancer. Funding is intended to support seed projects to develop innovative techniques in developing biological methods of early breast cance...

GrantWatch ID#: 177576

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits and IHEs for Programs to Benefit Residents and Visitors

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and eligible institutions of higher education for programs that benefit residents and visitors in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179586

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Effects of Energy Development on the A...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 197286

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital and Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460

Grants to USA Cancer Institutes and Medical Schools for Cancer Research to Improve Patient Out...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA cancer institutes and medical schools for cancer research to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of funding is to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Funding is intended for research related to cancers that affect women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217615

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions for Workforce Develop...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profits, educational institutions, employer groups, and workforce associations for workforce development projects. Funding is intended for projects to address critical workforce needs and develop a well-trained and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229264

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include the environment, arts and culture, and education. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174544

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted before being invited to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to USA and Canada Faculty Members at IHEs to Develop Courses on the State of Israel

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 193633

Grants to USA IHEs for Teaching and Research Careers of Young Scientists

Deadline: 02/04/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to support the teaching careers and research efforts of faculty members in the early stage of their careers in the chemical sciences. Eligible nominees will have demonstrated contributions of significant knowledge and education-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 181702

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212812
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, corporate, and private foundation grants for colleges and universities across 61 categories, including research initiatives, faculty support, academic program development, and campus infrastructure.

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