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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,701 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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1,701 grants found

Grants to Ontario IHEs and Research Institutions in Eligible Regions to Develop Research Capac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario institutions of higher education and research institutions in eligible regions to develop research capacity. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the economic development of local communities through research related to key economic sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 197491

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs to Support Fundraising Events for Children

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and IHEs to support fundraising events for programs that will improve the lives of youth and children. Funding is intended to support organizations and projects with an emphasis on youth programs and education...

GrantWatch ID#: 197514

Grants to Canada Private Educational Institutions, Community Centers, Places of Worship, Shelt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, including private educational institutions, community centers, places of worship, shelters, offices, cemeteries, and childcare centers to improve community security. Funding may be used for expenses such as security equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197811

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Training and Career Development in the Area...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada and International early-career researchers to support studies related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended for training and career development in the field of ALS research. The purpose of this program is to help researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197944

Grants to Florida Agencies, Colleges, and State Technical Centers for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida governmental entities, state colleges, and state technical centers to promote economic development throughout the state. Funding is intended to support workforce development projects and public sector capital projects, including transportation an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197952

In-Kind Grants to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations for Local History Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment and training to Kentucky individuals and organizations for oral history projects. Applicants must submit a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. The grant is intended is to provide audio-recording equipment, recording media, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197999

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Innovative Research to Stimulate Social Progress

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for innovative research to stimulate social progress. Funding is intended to support research in the focus areas of liberalism and the future of work. The goal of the funding program is to provide scholars and student...

GrantWatch ID#: 199072

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enrich the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and universities to enrich the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable and educational programming. The goal of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 199422

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Biological Research Projects Related to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists at nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative international scientific research related to integrative organismal systems. Funding is intended for research projects on behavioral systems, neural systems, plant bioti...

GrantWatch ID#: 199424

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Collaborative Research Projects Related to Manufacturi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with agencies, hospitals, and nonprofit IHEs for innovative collaborative research projects related to manufacturing and engineering. Funding is intended for cooperative international research in manufacturing, biomec...

GrantWatch ID#: 199429

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit and For-Profit Child Care Providers for Personnel Profess...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit child care facilities in eligible locations for professional development programs that benefit personnel. Funding is intended to strengthen the early childhood education sector by offering training wages to assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 199440

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, andIHEs for Conference Presentations Relate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Texas nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, municipal agencies, community organizations, and institutions of higher education for presentations on disability-related topics. Funding is intended for disabilities-focused presentatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 200023

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Cooperative Biological Infrastructure Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientists associated with nonprofit IHEs, agencies, and hospitals for cooperative research related to biological infrastructure. Funding is intended for innovative and capacity-building collaborative research to build infrastructure for f...

GrantWatch ID#: 200323

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, CBOs, and IHEs for Translation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Texas nonprofits, businesses, community-based organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for translation and interpretation services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to reduce language barriers among ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200332

Grants to Indiana School Corporations and Charter Schools to Develop and Implement Teacher Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $15,000 to Indiana school corporations and charter schools for new or established teacher residency programs. Funding is intended to support a collaborative residency program for educators, involving the applicant school and a qualifying institution of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 200408

Grants to New York Nonprofits and IHEs to Benefit the Local Community, Educational Institution...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities for activities that benefit the local community, educational institutions, and students in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address an identified need o...

GrantWatch ID#: 200623

Grants to Maryland Artists, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Maryland individual artists, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and schools for arts programming. Funding is intended for arts-related programs, events, and activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 200794

Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses, Workforce Agencies, Labor Organizations, IHEs, and CBOs to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania employers, consortiums, workforce development boards, economic development and labor organizations, technical education institutions, community colleges, and CBOs to promote workforce development. Applicants must complete the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 200910

Grants to Pennsylvania Undergraduate College Students in Eligible Locations for Unexpected Fin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania undergraduate college students in eligible locations for unexpected financial concerns. Funding is intended to support students for expenses other than tuition. Eligible expenses include books, transportation, uniforms, living expenses, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 201114

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofit and For-Profit Nursing Facilities for Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit nursing facilities for training programs and workforce development. Funding is intended to assist licensed nursing facilities in improving educational opportunities for employees. The goal of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 202147

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Property Owners for Recy...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina for-profits, nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, property owners, housing authorities, IHEs, and recycling businesses for recycling projects. Funding is intended to provide educational activities as well as equipment purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 202202

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Low-Income Fam...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of underserved populations. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in achieving economic security through workforce training, education, entrepreneur...

GrantWatch ID#: 202354

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students for Sensory Disorder Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students at accredited institutions of higher education for research related to sensory disorders. Funding is intended for a broad range of research projects, including but not limited to, causes and treatments, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202396

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible proposals should fall into one of the following focus areas: health and wellness, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 202581

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, IHEs, Trade Schools, and School Districts for Workforce D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, school districts, institutions of higher education, and trade and technical schools for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to help businesses find and train employees for existing or anticipated posi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202712

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Grants to USA Scientific Research Institutions and IHEs in Multiple States for Scientific Rese...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho scientific research institutions and qualifying IHEs to to support scientific research and the purchase of major scientific equipment and instrumentation. New and non-recent applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203641

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities to Strengthen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

GrantWatch ID#: 204042

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipal entities, community organizations, and institutions of higher education to benefit individuals with disabilities and their families. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attend...

GrantWatch ID#: 204178

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and Postdoctoral Fellows for Career Advance...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for career advancement in academia. This program is open to individuals who are enrolled in a PhD program or postdoctoral fellowship. Funding is intended to assist students in completing research work to be pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204348

Grants to Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Enhance STEM Educat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to enhance STEM education initiatives. Priority is given to proposals that are adaptable, sustainable, and scalable. Eligible programs must have a proven track record and measurab...

GrantWatch ID#: 204808

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, IHEs, and Small Businesses for Projects Related to Clean E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and institutions of higher education for projects related to clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to assist academic researchers and companies that are seeking additional funding for clea...

GrantWatch ID#: 205148

Grants to Montana Entities for Innovative Agricultural Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana businesses, public and private agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for innovative agricultural projects. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 205245

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Strategic Policy and Program Effectiveness Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Cooperative agreements to USA agencies, IHEs, tribal entities, and philanthropic entities for research addressing strategic policy and program effectiveness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 205574

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, School Districts, IHEs, and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, and government agencies in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for relatively small organizations in need of project or progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205844

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Schools for Waste Reduction Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, and IHEs in eligible counties for waste reduction efforts. Applicants must receive a site assessment and work with a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205926

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and For-Profits to Expand Access to Drinki...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, IHEs, and for-profit companies to expand access to drinking water in eligible locations. Priority will be given to proposals that serve disadvantaged communities and school-age childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205947

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals at Eligible Organizations and Institutions to Improve the H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals affiliated with eligible organizations and institutions to improve the health of Indigenous people throughout the province. Funding is intended to support the increased dissemination of knowledge from the field of health research.

GrantWatch ID#: 206113

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs to Develop Small Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development institutions for programs to develop small businesses. Applicants must complete an online registration process prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 206871

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, museums and libraries, and scientific, historical, and environmental organizations for public humanities projects and planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 206995

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Access to the Humanities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, faith-based entities, academic institutions, libraries and museums, and other nonprofits to improve access to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 206996

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Unexpected Expenses Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and individuals for unanticipated expenses related to arts programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for special, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207418

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community-Based Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for community-based projects in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects related to educational opportunities and financial literacy. In addition, scholarships are available for local high school students to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207503

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits and Post-Secondary Institutions for Veterans' Educa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations and postsecondary education and vocational training institutions in eligible counties for educational and career training programs for veterans. Eligible uses of funds include tuition, fees, books, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207766

Grants to USA Scientists, Educators, and Engineers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Sci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measure...

GrantWatch ID#: 209118

Grants to USA Qualifying Engineering Students Who Identify as Female to Support the Achievemen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA qualifying engineering students who identify as female to support the achievement of educational goals. Funding is intended to help cover expenses, so students can continue to pursue a degree or certification. Eligible applicants in two-year, four-y...

GrantWatch ID#: 209196

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Training Opportunities that Benefit Peopl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education for training, seminars, and conferences that benefit people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209491

Grants to New Hampshire Agencies, Schools, and Transit Districts to Reduce Nitrogen Oxide

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire government agencies, institutions of higher education, public school districts, and transit districts for projects to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Funds are intended to purchase electric and energy-efficient vehicles and equipment to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 209585
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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.

Are there grants specifically for HBCUs and Hispanic-Serving Institutions?

Yes. GrantWatch lists grants specifically designated for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), alongside grants open to all colleges and universities. Review each grant listing's eligibility criteria to confirm designation requirements.

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