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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 Alabama Nonprofits for Projects and Services that Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, including schools and IHEs, for a broad range of activities that benefit local communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of health and well being, education, economic growth...

GrantWatch ID#: 173526

Grants to Michigan Jewish Youth to Offset Expenses Related to Attending a Program in Israel

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Michigan Jewish teenagers and young adults in eligible locations to offset expenses related to attending an impactful program in Israel. Funding may be used towards a range of programs, including but not limited to educational and volunteer opportunities...

GrantWatch ID#: 173905

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits and IHEs for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligib...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must take an eligibility quiz prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of quality of life, educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 174132

Grants to Texas Nonprofit Hospitals, Medical Schools, Clinics, and Mental Health Organizations...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit hospital systems, medical schools, community clinics, and mental health organizations to support and enhance health care in eligible locations. Priority areas include integrating behavioral and mental health services with primary care, in...

GrantWatch ID#: 174459

Grants and Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that explore and increase the understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 175069

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Community Developmen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177736

Grants to New Mexico Jewish High School and College Students for Educational Trips to Israel

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to New Mexico Jewish high school and college students for financial assistance to participate in educational trips to Israel. Funding is intended to help students attend trips that enhance their Jewish identity. Preference will be given to applicants going ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178432

Grants to Wyoming Artists, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Professional Development and Capacity ...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals artists for projects to enhance organizational and professional capacity in the arts. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, marketing, professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 178576

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include animals, health care and basic needs for underserved populations, and public radio and tele...

GrantWatch ID#: 178891

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Academic Projects Related to Art History

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for academic projects related to art history. Applicants must submit an Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects and professional activities that generate and share specialized...

GrantWatch ID#: 179285

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs serving the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote financial stability, support youth and education, and build vibrant c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180325

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Business Innovation and Community Benefit in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that promote entrepreneurial innovation and education in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for business-related activities and projects that benefit th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180458

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Jap...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, and School Districts for Small-Scale Community Proj...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts in eligible locations for small-scale, immediate projects that address community needs. Funding is intended for organizations that address the priority areas of heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 184998

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support World Betterment Efforts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International educators, high school and college students, and individuals for projects that help to make the world a better place. Certain applicants must register online prior to applying. Funding is intended for the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 192046

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions for Projects Related to Tree Health

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International institutions for projects related to tree health maintenance. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for long-term research and technology tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 194054

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Residents, Fellows, and Post-Doctoral Researchers for...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International recent residents, fellows, and post-doctoral researchers for a broad range of pediatric research topics. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to a full grant application. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194465

Grants to Tennessee Veterans for Post-Secondary Education Expenses

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to Tennessee veterans for post-secondary education expenses. Funding is intended to assist veterans who were honorably discharged, as well as former or current members of the Tennessee National Guard. Grants will be awarded for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195864

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Enhance the Well-Being of Local Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to enhance the health and well-being of local residents. All applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and first-time applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 196482

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Lite...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for projects related to writing instruction and literacy. Recipients will receive mentoring support for the duration of the research project. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197847

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Related to Communication and...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects that increase understanding of communication and literacy. Funding may be used for evidence-based research that will influence public policy. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197849

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Local Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding may be requested for a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to alcohol abstinence, children with disabilities, support for colleg...

GrantWatch ID#: 199236

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Indoor Air Quality

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that improve the environmental quality of indoor facilities. Projects must directly address air quality, indoor environmental quality, IEQ-linked illness, or thermal comfort. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 204313

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research in Humanities Fields

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Events and Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for arts events and activities. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including but not limited to exhibitions, festivals, workshops, readings, competition...

GrantWatch ID#: 207413

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Environmental Protection Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Florida local government agencies, special districts, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for environmental protection projects. Funding is intended to assess and implement creative technologies and short-term solutions to address harmful algal blooms and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214342

Grants to USA Pharmacists, Students, and Residents for Projects to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA pharmacists, pharmacy students, and community pharmacy residents for projects to benefit the community. Funding is intended to support and implement innovative services to help patients. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to vaccine con...

GrantWatch ID#: 215919

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist organizations with programs that benefit children and youth, emphasi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216860

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Wildlife Habitat Conserv...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects that protect and enhance wildlife habitat throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects focused on education, conservation, and academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 217121

Grants to USA Nonprofit Research Facilities, Medical Centers, and Universities for Research St...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit research facilities, medical centers, and universities for research studies related to macular degeneration. Funding is available for specific projects as well as for capital expenditures. Application submissions are evaluated based on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218775

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Immunology Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-stage underserved scientists at research centers and IHEs for research training and support in cancer immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, career development, and suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 221379

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scientists for Research Training in...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists at academic research institutions for research training in data science and immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, including practical skills and theoret...

GrantWatch ID#: 221381

Award to a USA or Canada Academic Psychiatrist to Recognize Contributions to University Studen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada academic psychiatrist to recognize contributions to student research programs at the university level. Nominated individuals must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor an academic p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221741

Award to a USA or Canada Mentor-Trainee Team of Psychologists Working in the Field of Schizoph...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to a USA or Canada mentor and trainee team of psychologists working in the field of schizophrenia. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the contributions of the senior researcher to addressing the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. The award consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221744

Grants to Utah Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Individuals and Communities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit individuals and communities. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to medical research, arts and culture, youth, environment, and recrea...

GrantWatch ID#: 222181

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote economic development; improve health care and medical research; advance the beautification and rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 222307

Grants to USA Faith-Based and Other Entities for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA Catholic faith-based organizations, children's health and human services agencies, and college athletic programs for community benefit initiatives. Past awards have gone to cancer research, big brother/big sister programs, autism programs, legal serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222712

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Businesses for Sustainable Pest Managemen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government and tribal entities, IHEs, businesses, consultants, and commodity groups for projects to promote sustainable practices in managing pests. The purpose of the program is to protect the environment and human he...

GrantWatch ID#: 223424

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to address education, healthcare, and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 223562

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Open-Source Research Products

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and tribal nations for open-source research products. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support organizations in facil...

GrantWatch ID#: 225378

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538

Grant to a Minnesota Entities to Mitigate FASD Among Native Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grant to a Minnesota nonprofit or Tribal organization, school, educational institution, or government agency for community programs to mitigate Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder among Native populations. Priority is given to projects that serve rural areas across th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227744

Awards to USA Professors for Significant Contributions to Cancer Research

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Awards to USA professors to recognize significant contributions to cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge seminal achievements in a wide range of research areas, including clinical, pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228150

Grants to Minnesota Healthcare Providers to Improve Health Outcomes for Children

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to Minnesota pediatric healthcare providers and healthcare trainees to promote child health equity initiatives across the state. Funding is intended to empower healthcare providers from all backgrounds and practice settings, including rural,...

GrantWatch ID#: 230090

Grants to Minnesota Arts Organizations, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Access

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota arts organizations, government entities, universities, and libraries to increase access to the arts for residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for arts programming, organizational capacity-building, and general oper...

GrantWatch ID#: 230569

Grants to USA Qualifying Medical Schools to Expand Medical Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying medical schools to expand education for medical students in states with projected provider shortages. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The qualifying medical schools are located in Geor...

GrantWatch ID#: 230590

Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits for Diabetes Research Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit institutions for diabetes research projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clinical and basic research projects. The goal of the program is to raise political and public awareness and understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230591

Grants to USA IHEs, For-Profits, and Institutions for Projects Addressing Cervical Cancer

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA IHEs, medical education companies, and healthcare institutions for educational projects addressing cervical cancer. Initiatives are expected to target community pharmacists, gynecologic oncologists, nurses, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230675
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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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