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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 USA IHEs, Research Institutes, and Nonprofits for Animal Behavior Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutes, and nonprofit organizations for behavioral systems research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research into individual and group animal be...

GrantWatch ID#: 226990

Grants to California Dental School Students for Wellness Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to California dental school students for wellness events. Eligible activities must assist with enduring wellness skills, integrate into student life or the school curriculum, and focus on professional development and education. Initiatives are...

GrantWatch ID#: 227158

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Research Institutions, and IHEs to Develop Tools for Cell Biology Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to develop tools for cell biology research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that will develop different m...

GrantWatch ID#: 227219

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects to Promote Civic Engagement and Foster Community ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects to promote civic engagement and foster community connections in eligible counties. Projects that demonstrate collaboration with residents, leaders, and other organizations will be prioritize...

GrantWatch ID#: 227326

In-Kind Support to Israel Startups and Established Companies to Assist Artificial Intelligence...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Israel startups and established companies to assist artificial intelligence-based commercial development. Funding is intended to promote innovation, speed up product development, and increase the competitiveness of local firms. The program provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227327

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for Initiatives Addressing Youth and Child A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International students for initiatives addressing youth and child abuse. Funding is intended for ideas of how to support survivors of abuse and prevent youth and child abuse. Eligible uses of funds will be judged by the amount of autonom...

GrantWatch ID#: 227423

Grants to USA Nurse Anesthesiology Residents for Educational Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $1,500 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiology residents for educational needs. Priority is given to residents who are within one year of graduation. Funding is intended to allow residents to complete their education in the face of financial constrai...

GrantWatch ID#: 227649

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities to Expand the Creative Industry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, colleges, universities, and school districts for projects to expand and strengthen the creative industry. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228375

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental units, school districts, and universities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228455

Scholarships to Florida University, College, and Trade School Students for Education Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Florida full-time university, college, and trade school students to offset education costs. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to be used towards tuition, purchasing books, and other atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 228457

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Support Underserved Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to support underserved students in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: literacy, language, math, workforce development, and college and career readiness. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 228491

Grants to Maryland Agencies and Technology-Based Businesses to Provide Internship Positions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland state and local agencies, and technology-based businesses, to provide internship positions to high school graduates and college students. Priority is given to applicants seeking interns in areas including STEM, engineering, technology, and scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 228574

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Health Centers for Medical Education Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and health centers and systems for continuing education programs in the field of medicine. Funding is intended to support independent education programs as well as medical-scientific programs. Programs must align...

GrantWatch ID#: 228632

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Clubs for Youth STEAM Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofits, IHEs, PreK-12 schools, youth clubs, and school teams for youth STEAM projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including classroom programming, camps, robotics clubs, and competitions. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228635

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States for Community Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for community programming that benefits residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact a local representative before applying. Focus areas include equity in education, mental health, health, and disaster respons...

GrantWatch ID#: 228727

Grants to California Nonprofits, Institutions, and Community Groups to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and community groups for a range of programs to benefit seniors in eligible locations. Eligible initiatives focus on essential needs of senior citizens, such as technology, social engagement, hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 228757

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Early-Stage Autism Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. and M.D. researchers affiliated with IHEs, medical schools, and research institutions for early-stage research projects related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Funding is intended for exploratory res...

GrantWatch ID#: 228965

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Industry for Innovative Transport Phenomena Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228966

Grants to USA Industry Groups, IHEs, and Agencies for Biotechnology Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

GrantWatch ID#: 228967

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Industry for Technological Innovations in Chemistry

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

GrantWatch ID#: 228969

Grants to USA Industry, Agencies, and IHEs for Resource and Energy Conservation Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

GrantWatch ID#: 228970

Grants to IHEs for Research to Improve the Engineering Workforce

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA IHEs for research and activities to improve the engineering workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance engineering education, thereby creating a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228971

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Community Assistance Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community assistance initiatives. Funding is intended to assist three college students annually with scholarships, and to provide electric bill assistance to families in need. The foundation also mak...

GrantWatch ID#: 229391

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Events Related to Japanese Culture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for cultural events and festivals related to Japan. Funding is intended to deepen understanding about Japan within local communities, promote cross-cultural exchange, and nurture global perspec...

GrantWatch ID#: 229472

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Institutions for Networking Projects Related to Japan

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for networking projects between Japan and the United States. Funding is intended to support symposiums, conferences, workshops, or seminars that promote dialogue and networking. Eligible event...

GrantWatch ID#: 229474

Grants to Atlantic Canada Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the eligible focus areas of education, arts, culture, health, scie...

GrantWatch ID#: 229491

Grants to Idaho and Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for a Community Meal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho and Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, schools, CBOs, civic groups, and neighborhood coalitions to run a free community dining event in eligible regions. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 229609

Grants to USA Research IHEs to Join an Exchange Network to Address Global Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA qualifying research universities to join a specified exchange network to address global challenges. In addition to a cash grant to launch the program on campus, successful applicants will receive licensing, guidance, training, ce...

GrantWatch ID#: 229908

In-Kind Services to New Jersey IHEs, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Lower Energy Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey IHEs, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government agencies, and schools to lower energy costs. The goal of the energy audit is to provide applicants with information on how their facilities use energy, identify energy conser...

GrantWatch ID#: 230240

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible locations for environmental projects. Funding is intended to protect, improve, and conserve the local environment. Eligible initiatives must be projects for supporting and promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230250

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Write Academic Research Article Reviews

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to write article reviews focused on academic research. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before applying. Eligible candidates have a doctorate degree or equivalent experience. Priority is given to expertise ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230403

Sponsorships to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Community Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for community events in eligible locations. Priority is given to events in the focus areas of art and creativity, early childhood, volunteerism, post-secondary education, and diversity, equity, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230608

Grants to Yukon Students to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon individuals to pursue a degree at a designated institution of higher education. Funding is intended for students studying at a post-secondary school. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements can use the grant for graduate or doctoral studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 230613

Grants to Yukon Individuals to Support Participation in a Training Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Yukon individuals to participate in a training program at an eligible post-secondary school. Funding is intended to support Yukon residents attending an approved training program at a Yukon institution. The funding amount is calculated based on the numbe...

GrantWatch ID#: 230614

Awards to Yukon Students to Encourage Academic Achievements in High School

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to Yukon individuals to encourage academic achievement in high school grades 10 to 12. The awards are intended to help students pursue post-secondary education or training. The awards may be used to begin or continue post-secondary studies, either part-time...

GrantWatch ID#: 230615

Grants and Loans to Canada Individuals to Pursue Full-Time Higher Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans and grants to Canada students to assist with full-time higher education. Interest-free loans and non-repayable grants are intended to help individuals who are enrolled in a full-time degree, diploma, or technical program at a designated educational instituti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230616

Grants and Loans to Canada Students to Pursue Part-Time Higher Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $2,520 per year to Canada students to assist with higher education. Interest-free loans and grants are intended to help individuals who are enrolled in a part-time degree, diploma, or technical program at a designated edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230617

Grants and Loans to Nunavut Post-Secondary Students to Offset the Cost of Educational Expenses...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Nunavut post-secondary students to offset the cost of educational expenses. Assistance is available for both Inuit and non-Inuit full-time and part-time students attending post-secondary institutions and academic programs. Funding categories in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230861

Loans to Ontario Entities for Energy-Efficiency Improvements to Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Ontario nonprofits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and owners of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail buildings to implement energy-efficiency improvements on buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of technologies and measures. Buildings mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231052

Scholarships to Minnesota Medical Students to Promote Advocacy Work

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of $1,500 to Minnesota medical students to promote advocacy work. Funding is intended for expenses associated with conference fees, travel, and a variety of research expenses. The goal of the scholarship program is to support students' pursuit of just...

GrantWatch ID#: 231364

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for arts projects and programs. Funding is intended to cover artist fees, supplies, and travel expenses related to arts activities such as workshops, per...

GrantWatch ID#: 231470

Grants to Missouri IHE Students and Apprentices for Educational and Training Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri postsecondary education students and qualified apprentices to cover costs associated with certification, credentials, and degrees. Applicants must be seeking employment in a high-need career. Applicants must report their residency and employment...

GrantWatch ID#: 231496

Grants to Nevada Individuals, Nonprofits, and Institutions for Arts Programs and Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Nevada individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions for arts programs and projects. Applicants must consult with the funding source to determine available funding. Funding is intended for a variety of arts initiatives that demonstrate pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231562

Grants to Oklahoma Professionals for Financial Assistance with Student Loan Repayments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Oklahoma qualifying individuals in eligible locations for financial assistance with student loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist professionals who are committed to residing and working in the local community, who have incurred student loan debt...

GrantWatch ID#: 231694

Grants to Illinois Veterans for College Tuition and Fees at Approved Colleges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois veterans for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist honorably discharged veterans with their higher education expenses. Individuals may submit an application to confirm eligibility even if they are not yet e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231757

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Environmental Sustainabi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools for environmental sustainability projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to create t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231758

Grants to Illinois Members of the National Guard for College Tuition and Fees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois members of the national guard for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist those who have served in the National Guard with their higher education expenses. Individuals may be eligible for either 4 or 6 years ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231759

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Schools for Energy-Efficiency Equipm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools to purchase energy-efficiency equipment. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 231760

Scholarships to Illinois Individuals to Pursue a Degree in Early Childhood Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Illinois individuals to pursue a degree in early childhood education. Funding is intended to increase the number of qualified early childhood educators in the state by offering tuition assistance. Awardees are expected to work in early childhood ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 231769

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institution-Affiliated Scholars for Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with accredited institutions for research projects. Priority is given to proposals that bridge fields of discipline. Eligible projects result in policy white papers, peer-reviewed publications, or sharea...

GrantWatch ID#: 231824
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