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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,750 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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1,750 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Hospitals, Medical Societies, and Institutions for Fe...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International community hospitals, medical societies and associations, and teaching institutions for fellowship training programs. Funding is intended for studies related to disease states and therapeutic areas addressed by the funding s...

GrantWatch ID#: 201245

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grant to Illinois Nonprofits for Programming That Promotes Career Development

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for career development programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for high school and post-secondary educational opportunities, as well as for technical and vocational programs to enhance workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 203247

Grants to North Carolina Artists for Film Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to North Carolina artists for creative film projects. Funding is intended to support projects that encourage economic development and positively impact the community. The grant program promotes the development and production of new and ongoi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203427

Grants to Ontario Students with Special Needs to Enhance School or Workplace Integration

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario students with special needs in eligible counties for therapy services to facilitate inclusion and integration in their school or workplace. Funding is intended to cover the costs of services that will increase students' confidence...

GrantWatch ID#: 205638

Grants to USA Individuals Experiencing Hardship to Assist with Various Expenses

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA individuals experiencing hardship to assist them with various expenses. Priority areas of focus include health challenges, mental illness, education, and drug abuse. Funding is intended to support and encourage people in overcoming obstacles and achi...

GrantWatch ID#: 207310

Grants to USA Academic, Industry, and Research Entities for Science and Engineering Research P...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA academic, industry, and research entities for a wide range of science and engineering research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that offer advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 209146

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International PhD and MD Candidates for Data Co...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $3,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International PhD and MD candidates to facilitate data collection in academic research. Successful applicants will receive a one-year subscription to data collection software, technical support, and publicit...

GrantWatch ID#: 210421

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Businesses, and Researchers for Long-Range Scie...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, businesses, and researchers for long-range science and technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that will bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 216100

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Educational Programming

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that promote and support lifelong learning and higher education. The Foundation limits awards to nonprofit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218860

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Centers to Forge Connections

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research centers and educational and nonprofit institutes to forge contacts between institutions focusing on mathematics and the theoretical basic physical sciences. Funding is intended to strengthen connections within the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222010

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Arts Programs Benefiting Residents i...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for arts programs benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects focused on access to the arts, arts education, and cultural heritage. Reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 224770

Grants to Ontario Special Needs Students for Therapy Services and Equipment

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Ontario special needs students for therapy services and equipment. Funding is intended to support the needs of these students as they transition into high school, from high school to post-secondary studies, or to the workplace. Applicants...

GrantWatch ID#: 227119

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop High-Spe...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs for preliminary studies on developing high-speed weapons systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230252

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that promote community well-being. Eligible activities will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230879

Opportunity for Georgia Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for Georgia youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232110

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, First Nations, Health Authorities, and IHEs for Community Projec...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, health authorities, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist with operating expenses and costs incurred to deliver...

GrantWatch ID#: 140345

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support activities and projects in the focus areas of arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 145902

Award to a USA or Canada Mathematician, Educator, or Statistician for K-16 Math Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada mathematician, mathematics educator, or statistician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominees must have a Ph.D. and published research in mathematics, mathematics education, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 160652

Grant to a Canada Postgraduate Student for Research Related to Sustainable Energy

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of $15,000 to a Canada post-graduate student affiliated with an IHE for research projects in sustainable energy. Funding is intended to support the training and development of research skills while promoting the study of clean energy alternatives that reduce...

GrantWatch ID#: 164759

Grants to Maryland Artists at Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Arts Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Maryland artists at nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to enhance arts education programs. Funding is intended to defray the costs associated with hiring artists who provide educational experiences. Grants provide fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 169206

Grants to North Dakota Businesses, IHEs, and Individuals for Agriculture-Related Tourism Activ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota companies, individuals, institutions of higher education, and groups to encourage agricultural tourism in rural areas of the state. Funding is intended to promote economic activity through agricultural tourism. Applicants are encouraged to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 170760

Grants to Nebraska Schools, IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for PreK-12 and Community Arts Educ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Nebraska public schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for arts education programs. Funding is intended for activities and projects that benefit PreK-12 students or take place in commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 170954

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Arts Programming

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for public arts programming. Funding may be requested to support productions, events, activities, and programs to benefit communities throughout the state. Eligible project types includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170955

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Institutions for Programs that Advance Higher Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for programs and activities that promote the advancement of higher education throughout the State. Funding is intended to promote the higher education of State residents attending...

GrantWatch ID#: 171475

Grants to USA Qualifying IHEs for Dental Laboratory Technology Education and Awareness

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA qualifying IHEs to advance the awareness and education of laboratory technology within the dental profession. Funding is intended for accredited institutions that have an existing dental laboratory technology program, as well as for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 173249

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Fellowships to USA and Canada IHE Math Faculty Members to Extend Research Sabbaticals

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada math teachers and administrators at IHEs to support the extension of sabbatical research leaves from a single term to a full academic year. The fellowship program is intended to support theoretical mathematics research and will provid...

GrantWatch ID#: 174439

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts Education Programs for Staff

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools for special programs run by guest artists. Funding is intended for projects that include performances, demonstrations, and interactive art activities. Arts programs may be conducted in-person...

GrantWatch ID#: 174515

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to American Samoa Nonprofits and Hawaii Schools to Enhance Education for American Samoa...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to American Samoa nonprofit organizations and Hawaii educational institutions to enhance learning opportunities for the youth of American Samoa. In addition to general education programs, funding is also available to higher education institutions, preferabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 175128

Grants to North Dakota For-Profits, IHEs, and Individuals for Agriculture-Related Marketing Ac...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota businesses, IHEs, individuals, and groups to develop new marketing strategies for agricultural products and by-products. Funding is intended to support market analyses to develop data-driven marketing plans that will have a positive impact o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175331

Grants and Loans to Utah Political Subdivisions, School Districts, and IHEs for Public Infrast...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants and loans to Utah state agencies, political subdivisions, and postsecondary institutions that have been impacted by mineral resource development on federal property. Applicants are required to submit proposals for review prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175336

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Benefit Economically Disadvantaged Families

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that promote self-sufficiency for economically disadvantaged families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of workforce development, active learning, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177475

Grants to North Dakota For-Profits, IHEs, Groups, and Individuals to Develop New Agricultural ...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to North Dakota companies, higher education agencies, groups, and individuals to develop technology that will improve agricultural production within the state. Funding is intended to support technological developments that add value to the state’s agricul...

GrantWatch ID#: 177913

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to support activities that have a community impact in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the focus areas of economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178822

Fellowships to Kentucky Scholars, IHE Teachers, and Graduate Students for Historical Research

Deadline: 10/01/26

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to Kentucky independent scholars, college and university teachers, and graduate students for historical research. Funding is intended to assist visiting scholars with costs incurred while exploring Kentucky's historical collections. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 178950

Grants to Minnesota K-12 Schools and Community Colleges for Arts Projects, Events, Field Trips...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota K-12 schools and community colleges for programs that improve the art curriculum in educational institutions in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote artistic excellence by supporting special arts events and project...

GrantWatch ID#: 179204

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Activities that Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for activities and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programs within the focus areas of education, social services, health, recreation, arts and culture, and civic imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 179700

Grants to USA IHEs in New England States to Improve Teaching, Student Learning, and Affordabi...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut colleges and universities to improve undergraduate education. Funding is intended for initiatives to enhance teaching and learning practices and to encourage institutional cost c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180401

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Quality of L...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for residents of eligible counties. Applications are invited for innovative programs that focus on the areas of arts, animals, disabilities, education, and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 183458

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Institutions for Commemorative Activit...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for commemorative activities related to the history of the nation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 183538

Grant to a West Virginia Faculty at Undergraduate Institutions to Enhance STEM Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grant of up to $40,000 to a West Virginia faculty at institutions of higher education to foster increased interest in science, math, engineering, and technology fields. Funding is intended to improve programs for undergraduate students through laboratory renovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 186960

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Parkinson's Disease Research

Deadline: 02/23/27 LOI Date: 10/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career postdoctoral scientists and neurologists for research related to Parkinson's disease (PD). Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. The program offers two-year fellow...

GrantWatch ID#: 186991

Grants to West Virginia Faculty at Undergraduate Institutions to Purchase STEM Equipment

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to West Virginia faculty members at institutions of higher education for the purchase of modern equipment that will improve interest in science, math, technology, and engineering disciplines. Funding is intended for the acquisition of instr...

GrantWatch ID#: 187001

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, governmental units, and educational institutions to address community needs in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact the funding source to confirm eligibility and access the applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 191806

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life for ...

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

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, PreK-12 schools, and IHEs to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for unique and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 192177

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Groups, Businesses, and Schools to Advance the Study of Ukrainian...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for programs related to Ukrainian language and culture. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of resource and curriculum development for K...

GrantWatch ID#: 193609

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students to Promote Scientific Research Achievements

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students to promote scientific achievements and excellence in research. Funding is intended to support hands-on learning and to encourage students and mentors to forge clos...

GrantWatch ID#: 194368

Grants to South Carolina Academic Institutions and Organizations to Improve Education

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to South Carolina academic institutions and organizations for a wide range of projects that address educational challenges and increase student success. Focus areas include expanding workforce opportunities, providing support to disadvantaged, low-income, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 194458
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