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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 Employers, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, IHEs, and Agencies for Capital Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario employers, training providers, tribal entities, municipalities, industry groups, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that promote workforce training and professional development activities. Funding is intended to construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 209803

Grants to Pennsylvania Children of Military Veterans for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania children of military veterans to provide financial assistance for education expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote the education of children (ages 16 to 23) of honorably discharged v...

GrantWatch ID#: 210413

Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and Internati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and events to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Projects should focus on education, culture and arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 210523

Grants to Ohio Libraries to Improve Services and Develop Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio libraries, including public, school, and academic libraries, to address user needs or develop original programming. Funding is intended to offer libraries the opportunity to solve a problem, build a program or service, or carry out its mission and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 210808

Scholarships to Indiana Individuals for Post-Secondary Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Indiana residents in eligible locations to attend post-secondary classes to further their financial success and independence. The scholarship is intended to cover expenses related to any course (trade school, college, or other training) that advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211119

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Entities, and IHEs for Programs and Ev...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211725

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects to Implement Improvements to Research Tools for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations, such as museums and laboratories, for projects to implement improvements to research tools for various biological topics. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 211757

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Design New and Improved Research Tools for Specific Biolo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations such as laboratories and museums to design new and improved research tools for specific biology topic areas. Funding is intended for new research methods and tools that will advance biological research in specific top...

GrantWatch ID#: 211762

Grants and In-Kind Support to Minnesota Entities for Recycling and Collection of Food Scraps

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based groups, residential properties, and businesses in eligible locations for recycling and collection of food scraps. Applicants must contact program staff in order to submit an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211940

Grants to New Mexico Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Forest Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $60,000 to New Mexico non-federal government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives related to community forests. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding areas of interest inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212067

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workshops and Meet...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and government agencies to promote workforce development for researchers and other individuals focused on diabetes. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212216

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Community Needs in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for small-scale projects that address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 212840

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, health and human services agencies, civic groups, and cultural and arts programs to strengthen communities in eligible regions. Funding p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212945

Grants to California Students to Defray Costs Associated with Obtaining a Teaching Credential

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California students to defray costs associated with obtaining a teaching credential. Applicants must commit to work at a priority school or preschool for a period of time after they complete their certification. Funding is intended for s...

GrantWatch ID#: 213599

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Tribes for Sestercentennial Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, institutions of higher education, museums, visitor centers, and historical societies for programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213727

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Solar Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations and educational facilities in eligible counties for solar energy projects. Funding is intended to support a range of solar projects to create employment opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 213922

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to improve educational outcomes for students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in one of the following areas of interest: literacy, advocacy, college and career readiness, and principal and teacher ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214274

Grants to Washington Researchers at Nonprofit Institutions for Product Development Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington personnel affiliated with state nonprofit research institutions for studies that promote technology development. The program is intended to provide employees, including faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and research scientists, with funding prim...

GrantWatch ID#: 214876

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Eligible activities fall under one of the following areas of interest: education, community and culture, the elderly, children and families, and prison outr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215624

Grants to USA Food and Beverage Workers and Business Owners in Multiple States for Mental Heal...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215650

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries For Arts Presentations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, local and tribal governments, academic institutions, and public libraries for community arts presentations. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for fes...

GrantWatch ID#: 215681

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Public Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, academic institutions, and public libraries to provide arts opportunities for state residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 215682

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Real Estate Associations for Projects ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, education institutions, and qualifying real estate associations for projects related to real estate regulation. Funding is intended for educational projects, research, the development and implementation of public protection m...

GrantWatch ID#: 215738

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Capital Improvements to Educational, C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for capital funding in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the acquisition or enhancement of facilities that are used by education, cultural affairs, and social and health services. Grant recipie...

GrantWatch ID#: 215860

Grants to New York Nonprofits and IHEs to Benefit Low-Income Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and qualifying colleges and universities for initiatives to promote economic and social mobility for low-income residents. Funding is intended for programs that help students achieve success in college and increase access...

GrantWatch ID#: 215902

Grants to New York Schools, IHEs, and Commercial, Industrial, and Multifamily Facilities for T...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York qualifying P-12 schools, IHEs, and commercial, industrial, and multifamily facilities for technical assistance services to make clean energy decisions. Funding is intended for consultant services to prioritize the clean energy needs of each site...

GrantWatch ID#: 216471

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community-Benefit Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for projects and programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is primarily intended to support community events that positively impact the residents of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216729

Grants to Michigan Public Charities for Activities to Benefit Residents Throughout the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan public charities for activities to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for high-impact projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, learning initiatives, natural environment, and economic vitality. The goal of the fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 216879

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Technology Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, private companies, and academic institutions for creative technology-based programs. Funding is intended to offset the cost of creating and implementing infrastructure projects. Eligible sector...

GrantWatch ID#: 216980

Grants to Maryland IHE Faculty Members to Promote Health Equity in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland faculty members at specific institutions of higher education to improve health outcomes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance health and promote health equity by supporting faculty working with local agencies. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217580

Grants to USA Tribal Councils, Agencies, and IHEs for Artic Research and Conservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

GrantWatch ID#: 217677

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Professional and Organizational De...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for professional and organizational development. First-time applicants must attend a pre-application meeting before proceeding. Grants can assist with activities such as board tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217892

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Community Residents in E...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas for funding include children and youth, education, health, and culture. Eligible applicants must operate and/or provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 218021

Grants to Nebraska Entities to Include Childcare Services in Nursing Homes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, tribal entities, and academic institutions to offer childcare services within nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Funding is intended to create a facility in which nursing services, as...

GrantWatch ID#: 218109

Grants to Pennsylvania School Districts and Educational Institutions to Promote Solar Energy i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania school districts, career and technical schools, charter schools, schools for students who are deaf or blind, community colleges, and other IHES to promote solar energy in educational institutions. Funding is intended to assist with purchasin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218180

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits for Programs and Activities to Enhance the Quality of Life of Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents throughout the state. Funding is intended to support programs and activities in the focus areas of health, education, and welfare. The goal of the funding program is to make a p...

GrantWatch ID#: 218954

Grants to Washington Nonprofits to Address Inequities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address inequities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that serve youth who have historically suffered discrimination. Areas of interest include math, science, reading, critical th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219155

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide Scholarships to Eligible Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and organizations to provide scholarships to students who meet certain criteria. Funding is intended to assist in the development of young adults across the nation. Students eligible to receive the scholarships through their u...

GrantWatch ID#: 219260

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers at IHEs for Neurological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219384

Grants to Washington Public, Tribal, Academic, and Nonprofit Libraries for Staff Professional ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Washington public libraries, tribal libraries, and libraries located in academic institutions and nonprofit institutions to offset the cost of professional development for their staff. Funding is intended for in-person and virtual attendance at seminars,...

GrantWatch ID#: 219570

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Businesses, IHEs, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Short-Term ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, IHEs, government agencies, tribes, and schools for short-term projects addressing waste reduction. Applicants must watch a webinar video prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219607

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Businesses, IHEs, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Projects Ad...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, IHEs, agencies, tribes, and schools projects addressing waste reduction. Applicants must watch a webinar video prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that enable resources used in industry and ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 219610

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Businesses, IHEs, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Projects wi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, businesses, IHEs, agencies, tribes, and schools for projects with a major impact on the state's circular economy. Interested applicants must speak with the funder regarding their project and receive an invitation to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 219611

Grants to Ontario Early-Career Medical Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario early-career medical researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended for research activities in the focus areas of patient care and education for physicians. The following types of research ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219613

Grants to Ontario Residents Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Health Research Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario residents affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended to support clinical, medical education, and health system research projects. The primary focus area for projects is patient care and the education...

GrantWatch ID#: 219614

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, IHEs, and Municipalities to Revitalize Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, SMEs, business associations, IHEs, and municipalities to revitalize and reindustrialize eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the socioeconomic vitality of the area and to support businesses. All projects must...

GrantWatch ID#: 219748

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, Small Enterprises, and IHEs for Quantum Technology Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, small enterprises, and IHEs for quantum technology development. Funding is intended to advance the development of these technologies and related products that can be commercialized, to advance economic development in this ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219749

Grants to Quebec Nonprofits, IHEs, Municipalities to Foster Business Growth and Innovation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Quebec nonprofit organizations, IHEs, municipalities, and business accelerators to foster business growth and innovation. Funding is intended to create partnerships, attract foreign investments, transfer technologies and equipment, and provide support se...

GrantWatch ID#: 219753

Grants to Pennsylvania Individuals to Support Post-Secondary Education in Eligible Occupations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 per year to Pennsylvania individuals to support post-secondary education in eligible occupations. Students will be required to work within the state for a period of time following their completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree. Ther...

GrantWatch ID#: 219943

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal Entities, Health Systems to Strengthen Indigenous Populations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220808
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