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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,791 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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1,791 grants found

Grant to Minnesota Nonprofits and IHEs to Integrate Foreign Health Workers

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grant to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist immigrant medical graduates and healthcare professionals trained in foreign countries to integrate into the state’s healthcare system. Funding is intended to support guidance services, educational and...

GrantWatch ID#: 181617

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and municipalities in eligible counties for recreational opportunities. Funding is intended to create activities on the regional lake and other waterbodies in the area....

GrantWatch ID#: 221992

Grants to California Training Programs to Train Physician Assistant and Family Nurse Practitio...

Deadline: 09/23/26

Grants to California training programs to train students in the fields of physician assistant and family nurse practitioner. Funding is intended to support currently existing, accredited programs that educate, train, and place graduates in locations that are medic...

GrantWatch ID#: 204752

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Tribes to Increase the EV Sector Workf...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to California CBOs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, NGOs, IHEs, Tribes, and workforce development boards to increase the state's workforce in the electric vehicle sector. Funding is intended for training programs to expand the expertise of technicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 231924

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities Fields

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions of higher education for research in the social sciences and humanities fields. The purpose of funding is for research into individual behavior and society's behavior as a whole. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 160930

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Build Centers for Promoting Quantum Technology

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, including academic and research institutions, to build centers for quantum technology commercialization. Funding is intended for advancing quantum technology commercialization, building physical hubs, assisting quantum-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 232213

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Schools, and HOAs for Environment and Nature Projects

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, CBOs, and homeowners' associations for neighborhood and community projects related to the environment in eligible communities. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 156617

Grants to Maryland Businesses and Nonprofits Partnering with IHEs for Research and Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Maryland businesses and nonprofit organizations working with researchers at academic institutions to research and develop new products and technologies. Applicants must complete an interest form and speak to a staff member before applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 181452
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Grants to Connecticut Entities for Farm-to-School Projects

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, IHEs, childcare centers, schools, farms, agencies, and organizations for farm-to-school projects. Funding is intended to support efforts to purchase food from local producers. Eligible grant tracks include local procureme...

GrantWatch ID#: 211983

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Projects to Preserve Habitats

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribes, and federal, state, and local government agencies for projects to preserve habitats. Funding is intended to support projects with a focus on the restoration, enhancement, and expansion o...

GrantWatch ID#: 140537
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Grants and In-Kind Support to Arizona Researchers to Improve Patient Care

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants and in-kind support to Arizona individuals affiliated with healthcare systems and research facilities for research to improve patient care. Funding is intended for solutions addressing clinical needs that have the potential to impact patients in Arizona and...

GrantWatch ID#: 197191

Grants to California IHEs, Schools, and Healthcare Training Programs for Medical Training

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to California IHEs, schools, and healthcare training programs to offer medical training courses to underrepresented populations. Funding is intended to create a more culturally-diverse healthcare workforce. Eligible areas of study include behavioral health,...

GrantWatch ID#: 204043

Grants to Pennsylvania Entities for Apprenticeship Programs to Address Workforce Needs

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Pennsylvania CBOs, businesses, labor and economic development organizations, LEAs, nonprofits, IHEs, associations, boards, and libraries for apprenticeship programs. Funding is intended for programs that address workforce development needs within the pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 232312

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Tribes for Outdoor Recreational Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, Pueblos, Nations, schools, school districts, academic institutions, conservation districts, and land grant associations to improve outdoor recreational infrastructure. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 201904

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for General Operating Support

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, IHEs, watershed councils, and watershed alliances for general operating support. Funding is intended to support activities related to the enhancement of water qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 208559

Grants to New Jersey Researchers and Institutions for Traumatic Brain Injury Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers and research institutions for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is intended for research that will lead to the development of interventions and cures for disabilities caused by traumatic brain injury. The program's goals inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 230872

Grants to New Jersey Researchers for Traumatic Brain Injury Pilot Project Research Activities

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to New Jersey researchers for traumatic brain injury pilot project research activities. Program goals include research advancements on brain cell regeneration and repair, developing neural repair and regeneration models, disseminating research findings, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 230875

Grants to California Nonprofits and For-Profits to Encourage Healthcare Careers

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California public and private nonprofit organizations and private for-profit organizations for activities that encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in health care. Funding is intended to support health career workshops a...

GrantWatch ID#: 140297

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Agricultural Projects that Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26

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 Massachusetts Entities to Increase Adult Education English Language Programs

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Massachusetts local education agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to increase public adult education programs. New applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended to increase the number of classes and education providers t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232292

Grants to Ontario Donees, Agencies, and Schools for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees, including registered charities, municipalities, schools, and athletic associations, for programs that address community needs. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of community services, health and wellness, social we...

GrantWatch ID#: 160542

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Local History Programs

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, units of local government, institutes of higher education, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations for programs with a focus on local or state history. Funding is intended to support general operating expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 182134

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

Deadline: 09/18/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, government agencies, and institutions of higher education for environmental activities that advance healthy ecosystems in communities across the state. Funding is intended for projects that support t...

GrantWatch ID#: 187404

Grants to USA Entities for Educational Activities that Promote Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/28/26

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

Grant to Illinois Entities to Support Student Transition from Education to Employment

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Illinois IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and education agencies for programs to support student transition between education systems to employment. Applications should focus on programs supporting transition for individuals with disabilities, scaling of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 223467

Grants to California Medical Training Programs to Expand the Physician Workforce

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California medical training programs to expand the physician workforce throughout the state. Funding is intended for training programs in the focus areas of primary care and emergency residency. Priority will be given to new and expanding residency progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 187140

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support programs addressing one of the focus strategies. Strategies include but are not limited to early chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 232336

Grants to North Carolina Businesses, Nonprofits, and Schools for Waste Diversion Projects

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in eligible locations for waste diversion projects. Funding is intended to expand recycling, composting, and projects that will reduce the amount of waste g...

GrantWatch ID#: 232378
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Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance and Restore Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, land trusts, conservation districts, academic institutions, school districts, and other qualifying entities for habitat enhancement and restoration activities. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 184191
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Grants to Tennessee Educators for Professional Development

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Tennessee educators and school-based professionals to promote professional development in eligible regions. Funding is intended for teachers, principals, assistant principals, and administrators in PreK-12 schools, technical schools, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198039
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Grants to Tennessee Educators for Classroom Projects and Initiatives

Deadline: 09/07/26

Grants of $1,000 to Tennessee educators and school-based professionals for classroom projects and initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, projects, or program costs that will benefit students in the classroom or the school as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231450
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Programs and Events

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies, including libraries and educational institutions, for local, regional, and statewide programs that preserve and share the state's history with the public. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 145266
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Scholarships to Indiana Individuals to Promote Higher Education

Deadline: 09/08/26

Scholarships of up to $900 to Indiana residents in eligible locations to promote post-secondary education. Funding is intended to cover the costs of required books and equipment for four years of undergraduate study on a full-time basis, leading to a BA degree at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231674
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Grants to Indiana and Illinois Entities for Early Childhood Learning

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana and Illinois nonprofits, government agencies, educational institutions, and preschools for early learning programs that foster school readiness in eligible counties. Funding is intended for capacity development, licensing support...

GrantWatch ID#: 231740
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 09/08/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 232520

Grants to Michigan Entities to Control the Spread of Specific Plants, Animals, and Insects

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and tribes to control and prevent the spread of certain species of plants, animals, and insects. Some applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a proposal. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 171776

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Tribes for the Preservation of Historical Collections

Deadline: 09/23/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and tribal entities in eligible regions to preserve historical materials collections. Funding is intended to help librarians, historians, and archivists protect and preserve archival records, cultural m...

GrantWatch ID#: 172413

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Sustainable Agriculture Research

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

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

Grant to a Washington, DC, Entity for Workforce Development Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit, faith-based, or community organization, or post-secondary institution for workforce development programming. Funding is intended to benefit District residents who are experiencing barriers to employment. The purpose of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 195423

Grants to New York and Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Local Watershed

Deadline: 03/05/27 Conference Date: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 11/20/26

Grants to New York and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions for activities that benefit the local watershed. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 209322

Contract to a Washington, DC Entity for Youth Educational and Career Activities

Deadline: 09/25/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Contract for services to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization, for-profit, IHE, or faith-based organization for programs to provide youth with educational and career exploration activities. Applicants can apply to provide activities during the summer. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216649

Grant to a Washington, DC, Entity for Workforce Development Programming

Deadline: 09/22/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit, for-profit, faith-based, or community organization, or post-secondary institution for workforce development programming. Funding is intended to benefit District residents who are experiencing multiple barriers to obtaining perm...

GrantWatch ID#: 232134

Leadership and Public Service Opportunity for North Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 09/27/26

Opportunity for North Carolina qualifying high school juniors and seniors to participate in an education, public service, and leadership program. Required forms must be submitted prior to applying. Selected participants will receive a $12,500 college scholarship f...

GrantWatch ID#: 232166
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Cooperative Agreement to a Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio IHE or Agency for Technical Assistance

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreement to a Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio IHE or government agency for technical assistance. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide cybersecurity training to small bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 232005
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Grants to Texas IHEs and Workforce Entities for Career Training and Related Programs

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to Texas IHEs and workforce entities for career training and related programs. Funding is intended for redesigning or creating training and education programs to equip participants for high-demand jobs. Opportunities should be shorter than six months durati...

GrantWatch ID#: 232031

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Watersheds and Habitats

Deadline: 11/12/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, local, state, federal, and tribal governments and agencies, and educational institutions to sustain and restore grassland systems, rivers, and streams in eligible watershed areas. Funding is intended to imple...

GrantWatch ID#: 186661

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and IHEs to Address Food Insecurity

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia nonprofit and faith-based organizations and IHEs to address food insecurity in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that improve food access, awareness of food insecurity, and sustainability. Eligible projects an...

GrantWatch ID#: 211137

Opportunity for a Washington Nonprofit to Host a Legal Intern

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

Opportunity for a Washington nonprofit organization to host a legal intern. The program is intended to place a second- or third-year law student with a legal aid organization. The summer internship will last ten weeks. The organization will receive funds to cover ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223668
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