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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,827 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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1,827 grants found

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Youth

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of local youth under the age of 18. Special consideration will be given to proposals requiring...

GrantWatch ID#: 156937

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708

Scholarships to USA College Students and College Graduates to Attend a University or Participa...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA college students and post-college young adults to study at a university or attend a long-term post-university program in Israel. Funding is intended to assist young Jewish American adults who have been involved in pro-Israel act...

GrantWatch ID#: 176540

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives and capital projects in the areas of education, health, human services, environment, community developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 177542

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Breast Cancer Research Teams for Innovative Early Det...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for research projects to develop early detection methods for breast cancer. Funding is intended to support seed projects to develop innovative techniques in developing biological methods of early breast cance...

GrantWatch ID#: 177576

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

Deadline: 02/01/27

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 Alaska Nonprofits and IHEs for Programs to Benefit Residents and Visitors

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations and eligible institutions of higher education for programs that benefit residents and visitors in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects in the fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 179586

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Effects of Energy Development on the A...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 197286

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital and Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460

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

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

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 USA Cancer Institutes and Medical Schools for Cancer Research to Improve Patient Out...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA cancer institutes and medical schools for cancer research to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of funding is to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Funding is intended for research related to cancers that affect women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217615

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions for Workforce Develop...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, for-profits, educational institutions, employer groups, and workforce associations for workforce development projects. Funding is intended for projects to address critical workforce needs and develop a well-trained and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 229264

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible areas. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Focus areas include the environment, arts and culture, and education. Funding is intended for p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174544

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted before being invited to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to USA and Canada Faculty Members at IHEs to Develop Courses on the State of Israel

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 193633

Grants to USA IHEs for Teaching and Research Careers of Young Scientists

Deadline: 02/04/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to support the teaching careers and research efforts of faculty members in the early stage of their careers in the chemical sciences. Eligible nominees will have demonstrated contributions of significant knowledge and education-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 181702

Grants to USA Entities for Gardening Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline: 02/05/27

Grants of $750 to USA and territories nonprofit and faith-based organizations, school districts, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for gardening programs for children and youth. Funding is intended to support the creation or expansion of green spac...

GrantWatch ID#: 184957

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212812

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 02/09/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, tribal entities, and government agencies for conservation and recreation projects. Funding is intended for a range of projects that will protect ecosystems and wildlife species, as w...

GrantWatch ID#: 225755

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Public Entities for Civic and Economic Development

Deadline: 02/10/27

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and public entities, including libraries and schools, in eligible locations to strengthen the community. Funding is intended to increase economic opportunities, bring the community together, and enhance trust in civic...

GrantWatch ID#: 156261

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit the Co...

Deadline: 03/31/27 LOI Date: 02/10/27

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the community. Priority areas of funding include youth development, education, public affairs, and human services. Applicants must submit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 173478

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Businesses, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Neural Research

Deadline: 02/11/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for neural research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a range o...

GrantWatch ID#: 229346

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs to Improve the Local Quality ...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Grant funds are intended to provide quality healthcare, human services, and educational programs for underserved populations. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 146814

Grants to Saskatchewan Qualified Donees to Improve Pediatric and Maternal Health

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Saskatchewan qualified donees to improve health care for women and children. Funding is intended for equipment, professional development, and other activities that enhance the quality of care. Grants may be used for projects that have the potential to en...

GrantWatch ID#: 181330

Fellowships to USA and Israel Scholars and Ph.D. Candidates for Archaeology Research in Greece

Deadline: 02/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Israel early-career scholars and Ph.D. candidates for research projects in Greece. The purpose of the programs is to provide scholars with an opportunity to pursue full-time studies in archaeology. Fellows will receive a stipend, room and bo...

GrantWatch ID#: 211911

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Scholars for Greek Studies

Deadline: 02/15/27

Fellowships of $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and senior scholars to pursue studies that require the use of the collections at an institution in Greece. The fellowship stipend can be used to cover housing, travel costs, residence permit...

GrantWatch ID#: 211912

Grants to USA Anesthesiologists for Research Projects Related to Educational Methods in Anesth...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA anesthesiologists for research projects related to educational methods in anesthesiology. The purpose of the program is to advance the knowledge and careers of anesthesiologists who are focused on improving educational techniques and methods. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215776

Fellowships to USA Anesthesiology Students for Research Development

Deadline: 02/15/27

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to USA physicians training in anesthesiology for research development. The purpose of the fellowship program is to provide fellows and residents with training in scientific methods and research techniques. Research areas include: ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 215777

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Initiatives Addressing Nutrition

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, and for-profits for initiatives addressing nutrition. Funding is intended to support projects that will have a significant impact in the fields of healthy diets, sustain...

GrantWatch ID#: 218347

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs in Eligible Counties for Projects to...

Deadline: 04/15/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support init...

GrantWatch ID#: 218494

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Forest Improvement Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222289

Scholarships to USA Undergraduate Students for Studies in Advertising, Marketing, and PR

Deadline: 02/15/27

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA undergraduate students at a qualifying IHE to support studies related to marketing, advertising, and public relations. In addition to receiving funding, successful applicants will participate in a trip that includes career development...

GrantWatch ID#: 222581

Scholarships to USA Graduate Students for Studies in Advertising, PR, and Marketing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Scholarships to USA graduate students at IHEs to pursue studies in marketing, advertising, or public relations. Successful applicants will receive funding and participate in career development workshops and activities. Full-time Master’s degree students with a m...

GrantWatch ID#: 222631

Scholarships to USA Undergraduates and Graduates for Studies in Healthcare Communications

Deadline: 02/15/27

Scholarships to USA undergraduate and graduate students attending a four-year IHE for studies related to marketing and communications in the healthcare industry. Successful applicants will receive scholarship funding and attend a career development program. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 222632

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Projects

Deadline: 04/05/27 Conference Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and schools in eligible areas for innovative arts projects. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to broad segments of the population and directly benefit loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180397

Fellowships to USA Students for Summer Work in a Cancer Research Department

Deadline: 02/19/27

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA students to work in a cancer research department. Stipends are intended to offer undergraduate, graduate, or medical school students the opportunity to work in a pediatric oncology research setting for a summer. The award is paid to th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232573

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Productions and Presentations in the Field of Architecture

Deadline: 02/25/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for productions and presentations that focus on the field of architecture. Funding may be used for projects including public programs, new media projects, publications, films, and exhibitions. Grant funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 177777

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

Deadline: 05/14/27 LOI Date: 02/26/27

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 Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 02/26/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofits for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a form and contact staff before beginning the application process. Funding is intended for capital projects in the focus areas of arts and culture, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215925

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to USA Nonprofit Educational Agencies and IHEs in Multiple States to Promote Education ...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to USA nonprofit agencies and associations and IHEs in midwestern states for programs and projects that provide learning opportunities and experiences for women. Applicants must be located in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 174951

Grants to Missouri Public and School Libraries for Literacy Programming for All Ages

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Missouri public, school, and academic libraries for new or expanded programs for people of all ages. Funding is intended for activities that improve literacy in local communities with an emphasis on underserved populations. Grants may also be used for st...

GrantWatch ID#: 184918

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies for Public A...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and faith-based organizations, IHEs, agencies, senior centers, and cultural centers in eligible locations for public arts and cultural programming. Funding is intended to support public music concerts held between the months of June...

GrantWatch ID#: 186432

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Improve Art Skills and Programs

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and individual artists for activities to improve artistic skills and arts programming. Funding is intended to enhance the ability of art organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 203875

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Developmental and Instructional Projec...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for developmental and instructional projects in engineering education. Funding is intended for programs that bring more women into the engineering profession, or programs that improve the communicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215883

Scholarship to a USA Undergraduate or Graduate Student to Recognize Social Justice Contributio...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Scholarship of $2,000 to a USA undergraduate or graduate student to recognize outstanding contributions to community outreach and social justice. This year's focus is around challenges regularly faced by people with disabilities, and strategies for addressing thes...

GrantWatch ID#: 217910

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Projects and Self-Fulfillment Ef...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects and higher education. Funding is intended to support capital maintenance projects, education and training, program expansion, and sci...

GrantWatch ID#: 218781
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