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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,818 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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1,818 grants found

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for projects that address emerging community needs and support newly developed programs. Funding is intended for initiatives focused on education, family support, and postsecon...

GrantWatch ID#: 222101

Grants to Tennessee Businesses to Advance New Technologies in Collaboration with IHEs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to Tennessee businesses to advance new technologies in collaboration with local IHEs and research entities. Funding is intended to foster new partnerships and showcase the power of the state's research capacity. Grants are designed to encourage long-term bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 222245

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Development Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222379

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations in Multiple States and Provinces for Community Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations in multiple states and provinces for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas for funding include community vitality, education, and environment. Priority is given to projects and orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 222386

Sponsorships to USA Qualifying Organizations in Eligible Locations in Multiple States for Fund...

Deadline: Ongoing

Sponsorships of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying organizations in eligible locations in multiple states for fundraising efforts. Funding is intended for events and general operating expenses. Priority is for programming related to workforce, education, and neighbors...

GrantWatch ID#: 223043

Grants to Ontario Physicians and Physicians-in-Training for Research Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians and physicians in training for research training programs. Funding is intended for programs to increase the capacity of physicians to conduct health research. Funds may be used for salary, research-related expenses, funds for the mento...

GrantWatch ID#: 223131

Grants to British Columbia Commercial Farms to Address Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia commercial farms and research teams for initiatives to reduce the risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal before submitting an application. Funding is available in two streams: P...

GrantWatch ID#: 223307

Grants to Mississippi IHE Faculty Members for Travel Related to Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,750 to Mississippi faculty members and students at institutions of higher education for travel that promotes the development of scientific research infrastructure. Funding is intended to advance partnerships between the funding source's research...

GrantWatch ID#: 223975

Grants to New Mexico Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects to Modernize the Electric Grid

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Mexico government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for projects to modernize the electric grid. Funding is intended for research, pre-construction, and construction projects to develop and implement the technologies necessary to improve electric distributi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223992

Opportunity for Massachusetts Tech Start-Ups to Participate in a Business Development Program ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Massachusetts early-stage technology companies to participate in a business development program and receive funding. The opportunity is intended to support Massachusetts-based deep tech startups. The program's goal is to help companies solve today'...

GrantWatch ID#: 224104

Grants to USA Organizations in New England States for Activities that Advance Medical Research...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont organizations to support medical research and education. Previous grantees include universities, medical schools, hospitals, medical societies and foundations, m...

GrantWatch ID#: 224212

Loans to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Promote the Recycling of Waste Ti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to California nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government entities, and sanitation agencies to promote the recycling and reuse of waste tires. Funding is intended for machinery and equipment purchases, infrastructure improvements, and capital projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224706

Financial Assistance Grants to Nunavut Inuit Individuals in Eligible Regions for Post-Secondar...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance grants to Nunavut Inuit individuals in eligible regions to cover expenses related to pursuing post-secondary degrees. Funding is intended for a wide range of costs, including tuition, books, living expenses, program equipment, childcare, techn...

GrantWatch ID#: 224719

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Educators in Eligible Communities for Classro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania educators in eligible communities for classroom funding. Applicants must be funding source members. Eligible uses of funds include technology, curriculum materials, remote learning aids, special needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224832

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support organizations, activities, and projects that are informed by, formed by, and benefit r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225282

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Research Hospitals for Capital Impr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and research hospitals for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for infrastructure funding, which includes any associated operation and maintenance costs. An eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225445

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, IHEs, Municipalities, Schools, and Youth Groups to Plant Trees

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, IHEs, municipalities, schools, and youth groups to plant trees in eligible urban areas. Selected trees and plants must be native to the state. Trees may be planted in open spaces, on vacant lots, institu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225514

Grants to Ontario Academic Institutions, Research Hospitals, and Early-Stage Technology Compan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario academic institutions, research hospitals, and early-stage technology companies to advance technology projects. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and IT. Funding is intended for early-s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225657

Grants to USA Businesses, Tribes, Individuals, and IHEs for Planning and Research Activities R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and territories businesses, tribes, government organizations, individuals, and faculty of IHEs for planning and research activities related to pest management in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of strategic pla...

GrantWatch ID#: 225703

Fellowships to USA Undergraduate and Graduate Students for Professional Development Opportunit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships of up to $1,000 to USA and territories undergraduate and graduate students to support early career pest management professionals in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support professional development through attending meetings, interning with com...

GrantWatch ID#: 225709

Grants to Canada Undergraduate Students at Eligible Institutions to Support Research on Specif...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada undergraduate students at eligible institutions to support research on specific topics. Funding is intended to provide work experience and to encourage students to pursue graduate studies in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 225743

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable Programs and Education Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for critical assistance, charitable programs, and education assistance. Funding is intended for civic, charitable, and social programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must liv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226389

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Benefit the Public

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana nonprofit and faith-based organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and government agencies for programs to benefit the public. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives in the field of humanities, including exhibitions...

GrantWatch ID#: 226500

In-Kind Support to Florida Graduate Students, College Seniors, and Career Changers for Assista...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to Florida graduate students, college seniors, and career changers for assistance in becoming classroom teachers in eligible locations. Awardees will receive a stipend, coverage for certification and exam costs, testing support, mentorships, and te...

GrantWatch ID#: 226693

Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Youth and Young Adults to Encourage Civic Engagement

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to Canada youth and young adults for projects that encourage civic engagement. Funding is available to high school and university students, as well as to young professionals. The purpose of the program is to promote a mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 227056

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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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
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