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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 Pennsylvania Schools and Career Centers to Promote Transportation Careers

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Pennsylvania public and private schools, career centers, youth development centers, and cyber schools to promote careers in the transportation sector. The purpose of the program is to grow the sector by encouraging high school and adult education student...

GrantWatch ID#: 231096

Service Contracts to Iowa Entities to Improve Rural Neonatal and Maternal EMS Transport

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, and academic institutions operating an emergency medical transport service that serves at least one county with rural areas to conduct a program to strengthen emergency neonatal and maternal transport...

GrantWatch ID#: 231309

Service Contracts to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve Rural Health Servic...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Contracts for services to Iowa nonprofits, government entities, for-profits, and academic institutions providing emergency medical services to initiate improved health services for rural areas. Successful applicants will establish, or expand the reach of, programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 231310

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, and Nonprofits for Environment and Health...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...

GrantWatch ID#: 231706

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Students and Graduates to Partic...

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

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish college students and graduates to participate in a summer business fellowship program in Israel. Participants will be paired with Israeli fellows to intern at companies in sectors that include biotech business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178471

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Agricultural Projects that Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories graduate students for agricultural projects that promote sustainability in eligible regions. Projects must take place in one of the following regions: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawai...

GrantWatch ID#: 184781

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Sustainable Agriculture Research

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs and veterinary schools for research projects related to sustainable agriculture that are conducted in eligible states. Funding is intended to support projects supervised by a faculty advisor that address the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191962

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit First Nation Communities and Resid...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core val...

GrantWatch ID#: 140039

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of $13,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that directly help people in need and benefit local communities in eligible regions. The following focus areas will take priority: human and social services, youth development, education and develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 172854

Grants to Canada IHEs, Businesses, and Research Centers for International Partnerships

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Canada academic institutions, businesses, and research centers for the formation of partnerships and collaborations with foreign counterparts. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to promote...

GrantWatch ID#: 191177

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators for Healthcare Training

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators to improve training for healthcare professionals. Funded activities must be based in a nonprofit organization such as a university, hospital, or NGO. The purpose of the program is to strengthen clinicians' abiliti...

GrantWatch ID#: 221623

Fellowships to USA Journalists to Improve Their Craft at a University in Pennsylvania

Deadline: 09/02/26

Fellowships to USA journalists to improve their craft at a university in Pennsylvania. Over the course of the fellowship, journalists will participate in seminars to help them hone their reporting skills. Topics include global economy, accounting principles, finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222040

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Research on Diabetes Management

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent, affiliated with a nonprofit organization, IHE, or government agency for research on diabetes management. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230202

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231339

Grants to USA Entities for Wastewater Reuse Concentrate Research in California

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on technologies and processes that reduce and treat concentrate from municipal wastewater reuse. Funding is intended to assess em...

GrantWatch ID#: 231477

Grants to USA Entities for Research on Virus Removal in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for potable water reuse research. Funding is intended to develop and assess methods for demonstrating virus removal by ultrafiltration systems...

GrantWatch ID#: 231479

Grant to USA Entities for Research on Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Management

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on reverse osmosis concentrate management. Funding is intended to assess management approaches, address water quality and regulat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231480

Grants to USA Entities for Direct Potable Reuse Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions to develop a framework for evaluating alternative treatment approaches for direct potable reuse. Funding is intended to establish methods for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231481

Grants to USA Entities for Potable Water Reuse Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research to improve pathogen removal crediting in potable water reuse. Funding is intended to develop standardized validation and sampling...

GrantWatch ID#: 231482

Grants to USA Entities for Pathogen Removal Research in Water Reuse

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions for research on pathogen removal in groundwater recharge and potable water reuse systems. Funding is intended to test methods for measuring si...

GrantWatch ID#: 231483

Grants to USA Entities for Aquifer Geochemistry Research

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA consultants, for-profit entities, government agencies, research organizations, and educational institutions to organize a collaborative forum on aquifer geochemistry and groundwater recharge. Funding is intended to bring together utilities, researche...

GrantWatch ID#: 231484

Grants to California Nursing Schools and Programs to Train Students to Provide Healthcare to U...

Deadline: 10/22/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants to California nursing education programs to provide training to healthcare professionals. The purpose of the program is to increase the number of healthcare providers in the state's medically underserved areas. Funding is intended to support program expansi...

GrantWatch ID#: 192311

Grants to USA Entities for Educational Activities that Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and IHEs in multiple states and territories for educational activities that promote sustainable agricultural practices. Funding is intended for a wide range of acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 216430

Opportunity for USA IHEs to Nominate Scientists for a Research Prize

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 09/02/26

Opportunity for USA IHEs and research institutions to nominate scientists for an international prize to support their research. Nominated scientists must have published articles that propose solutions to planet-wide issues in danger of permanently damaging the pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 230624

Fellowships to Israel and Germany Scholars for Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Fellowships to Israel and Germany post-doctoral scholars working in all social sciences and humanities fields to promote academic research. The fellowships, which will take place in Israel, are intended for applicants who are social scientists and creative humanis...

GrantWatch ID#: 126824

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Provide Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, units of government, Tribal governments, IHEs, and schools to promote the arts. Funding is intended to support local artists and to enhance public access to arts activities. Eligible activities include, bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 127225

Grants to USA and Canada Early-Career Physicians for Medical Research Related to Lymphoma

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and Canada licensed early-career physicians affiliated with academic and clinical research institutions for medical research related to lymphoma. Funding is intended for salary support, research supplies, and professional development expenses, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186434

Fellowships to USA and Canada Researchers to Support Lymphoma Research Career Development

Deadline: 09/03/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada early career postgraduate researchers affiliated with academic and research institutions to support career development in lymphoma research. The program is intended to support research directly related to the treatment, prevention, or...

GrantWatch ID#: 186435

Grants to USA and Canada Fellows and Junior Faculty Members for Lymphoma Research Training

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada individuals affiliated with academic and research institutions and government entities for research training in the field of lymphoma. This program is open to junior faculty members, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fell...

GrantWatch ID#: 186436

Grants to USA Physicians, Professors, and Researchers for Childhood Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA physicians, professors, investigators, researchers, and instructors for childhood cancer research. Funding is intended to support cutting-edge projects in the areas of clinical, basic, or translational research in order to develop cures and better tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 190830

Grants to Canada Researchers for Innovative Research Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with IHEs, hospitals, and research institutes for innovative research related to cystic fibrosis. Funding is available for both basic and clinical research, with preference given to basic. The purpose of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 215022

Grants to Canada Researchers for Clinical Trial Planning and Development

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Canada independent researchers affiliated with hospitals, IHEs, and research institutes for clinical trial planning and development. Funding is intended to support the initial phases of a cystic fibrosis research program, allowing applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 221809

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Grant to a USA or International Entity to Address Forced Labor in the Seafood Supply Chain

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grant to a USA or International NGO, IHE, or for-profit organization to address forced labor in the seafood supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible activities are investigative operations, verifying labor violations, monitori...

GrantWatch ID#: 231843

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Businesses, and IHEs for Energy Efficiency Projects to Benefit Resi...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit foundations and agencies, businesses, and institutions of higher education for energy-related projects that benefit eligible residents. Applicants must register in the grants management system and submit a pre-application prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 168807

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Tribes for Arts Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and tribal organizations, academic institutions, and libraries to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support direct program expenses, such as artists’ fees, marketing, costumes, sets,...

GrantWatch ID#: 174501

Grants to Colorado Agencies, IHEs, and Special Districts to Address Mineral Leasing Impacts

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Colorado municipalities, school districts, public and state-run institutions of higher education, library districts, and other governmental agencies to address the effects of mineral extraction activities in eligible communities. Eligible uses of grant f...

GrantWatch ID#: 179511

Grants to Indiana Libraries for Community Programs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Indiana public libraries, high school libraries, and academic libraries for projects and services that address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support creative programs and projects that have the potential to demonstrate a sig...

GrantWatch ID#: 180824

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Prader-Willi Syndrome

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research that will generate a more in-depth understanding of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant application. Consideration will...

GrantWatch ID#: 194268

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Improvements to Rail S...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, transit authorities, Indigenous groups, and individuals for projects to enhance rail line safety. Funding is intended for projects that increase safety and reduce annual deaths and injur...

GrantWatch ID#: 197137

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Researchers for Research in the Chemical Sciences

Deadline: 12/11/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers associated with IHEs for advanced scientific research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for research in the chemical sciences or for the research and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 197607

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for History Initiatives

Deadline: 10/09/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for history initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for ongoing programs, special projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 198073

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 199648

Grants to Alabama High School Teachers to Improve College and Career Readiness

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Alabama teams of public high school teachers to improve college and career readiness. Grant funds may be used for instructional resources, technology, and professional development. Funding is intended to provide teachers with the resources necessary to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 204494

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or Graduate Student for Programs or Rese...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grant of $7,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist or graduate student for research studies and programs addressing antisemitism. Funding is intended for the development, design, or implementation of research projects or programs that reduce antisemit...

GrantWatch ID#: 212092

Grants to British Columbia Researchers for Studies on the Health of Mothers and Infants

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants of $30,000 to British Columbia researchers for studies related to the health of mothers and infants. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended for projects to improve the health of women and newborns. One grant will supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 215401

Grants to USA and International Early-Career Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Research

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and IHEs for research projects in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects that su...

GrantWatch ID#: 218328

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Myotonic Dystrophy Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions to pursue research in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects or projects re...

GrantWatch ID#: 219734

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs to Purchase Reusable Water Filling Stations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, or IHEs for the purchase of reusable water bottle filling stations. Funding is intended to enhance the public's confidence in drinking tap water and lower the purchase and use of single-use plastic bottles....

GrantWatch ID#: 221631

Grant to a British Columbia Researcher for Studies Related to Women's and Babies' Health

Deadline: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grant to a British Columbia hospital or university researcher for studies related to women's and newborn health. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for previously tested research projects involving screenings, diagnostic tools, or t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230586
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