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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,802 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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1,802 grants found

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, Clubs, and IHEs to Build and Expand Shooting Range Facil...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, tribal entities, clubs, organizations, academic institutions, and school districts to improve shooting ranges that are open for public use. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 151976

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Benefit People with D...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and schools in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended for collaborative and innovative charitable activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 172871

Grants to Protect Natural Resources to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institut...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for conservation projects. Funding is intended to protect, restore, and enhance water and natural resources. Eligible applicants must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 172872

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Employment Training Programs

Deadline: 07/22/27

Contracts for services to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the employment and training needs of eligible state residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide low-i...

GrantWatch ID#: 196887

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, and human services. Priority is given to medical research and medical aid organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 146744

Grants to Ohio Researchers and Students at IHEs for Floriculture Studies

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Ohio researchers, faculty members, and students affiliated with eligible academic institutions for studies related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support research projects, graduate student recruitment efforts, teaching programs, educational tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215129

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and faith-based entities in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Previous grants have supported dental health progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 172893

Bursaries to Alberta Students to Pursue Degrees in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences

Deadline: 08/31/27

Bursaries to Alberta individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agricultural or environmental sciences. Funding is intended to assist with educational costs. The purpose of this funding is to support students in their agriculture studies. Applicants for the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228842

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Local Initiatives to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 09/01/27

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding may be requested for a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to alcohol abstinence, children with disabilities, support for colleg...

GrantWatch ID#: 199236

Bursaries to Students in Alberta IHEs to Study Environmental or Agricultural Sciences

Deadline: 09/01/27

Bursaries to students enrolled in Alberta institutions of higher education to pursue degrees in the fields of environmental or agricultural sciences. Priority is given to students who have never received the bursary, have worked in a rural municipality, or are ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 232579

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Underserved Youth and Adults

Deadline: 10/15/27

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for underserved youth and adults. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of educational and workforce success, health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 171746

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas of education, health, charitable service, community improvement, cultural affairs...

GrantWatch ID#: 130114

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Green and Cool Roof Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

Grants to Maryland Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies to Improve Nursing and Assisted Living Fa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland organizations, associations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and private contractors for projects that enhance the quality of care for residents in assisted living and nursing home facilities. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 144616

Grants to Maryland Schools and IHEs for Classroom Arts Programs that Benefit Students in Eligi...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland private and public schools, IHES, and charter schools for classroom arts projects that benefit local students in eligible locations. Funding is intended for artistic presentations that promote the cultural arts development of stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 145283

Grants to New Mexico Organizations for Programs and Projects that Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

​Grants to New Mexico organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy, education, environment, and econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156909

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programming in the arts, education, environment, and basic needs, as well as causes important to the funding source and its ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157505

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits in Multiple Locations to Enhance Science Education an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island, Florida, Kentucky, California, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to enhance science education and strengthen eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159494

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Community Performances

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, government agencies, and IHEs to host community or school-based performances. Funding is intended for performances by qualified presenting artists. Eligible uses of funds include artist fees, marketin...

GrantWatch ID#: 159873

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits for Capital Expenses, Programs, and Capacity Building

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital expenses, specific programs, and capacity-building efforts. Focus areas include social services, education for underserved youth, Jewish organizations, healthcare, business edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 160023

Grants to California Nonprofits for Vocational Programs for Children and Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that provide vocational training to students from pre-K to junior college. Funding is intended to support technology training, performing and visual arts, and innovative academic enric...

GrantWatch ID#: 160055

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Impoverished Individ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit impoverished individuals. Funding is intended to create solutions that reduce poverty for families. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of housing, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 161361

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs to Address Unmet Needs in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address unmet needs in communities in eligible locations. Areas of focus include education, health and wellness, social and civic services, arts and culture, and/or recreation. The Foundat...

GrantWatch ID#: 161614

Grants to Illinois Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Develop Recreational Areas and Facilities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois government agencies, transportation and park districts, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for projects to develop recreational areas and facilities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and enhancement of publicly ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161855

Grants to Ohio Undergraduate Students, Groups, and Faculty Mentors for STEM Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio undergraduate students, groups, and faculty mentors to support projects related to STEM. This program supports both group and individual projects. All applications must include a faculty mentor and ideally should include an outreach ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162143

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members and Students for STEM Program Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio faculty members and students at institutions of higher education to create new and innovative STEM curricula. Funding is intended to enhance STEM education in disciplines related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 162144

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Informal STEM Education Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio IHE faculty members for educational programs in STEM disciplines. Funding is intended to support informal programs related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be given to collaborative activities that involve multiple...

GrantWatch ID#: 162146

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, Hospitals, and Schools for Programs that Be...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, and libraries for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the focus areas of civic engagement, improvi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162150

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to enhance the local quality of life. Priority will be given to programs in the areas of social services, community development, and education. Secondary consideration will be given to programs addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 162176

Grants to Missouri and Kansas Nonprofits for Community Enrichment Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community enrichment and education programs. The purpose of funding is to enhance economic opportunities for underserved and low-income communities. The Foundation concentrates its phi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162230

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary letter before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for projects and programs within the focus areas of ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 162526

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate with...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canadian nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities on a research-based internship program. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve r...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825

Grants to West Virginia and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Betterment Projects and Init...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to West Virginia and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit communities in eligible areas. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include education, economic development, comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 163726

Grants to Connecticut Entities for Bioscience Innovations to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, accredited colleges and universities, and for-profit start-ups to expedite bioscience innovation. The funding focuses on bioscience discoveries that can be introduced into commercial markets quickly in order to assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 164431

Grants to Vermont Childcare Providers and Licensed Staff Members to Attend Relevant College Co...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 per semester to Vermont childcare providers and licensed staff members to attend relevant college courses. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. The course must take place at an accredited school and be directl...

GrantWatch ID#: 165051

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Groups for Small-Scale Public Humanities Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and groups for public humanities programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be finalized prior to receiving an award. All projects must in...

GrantWatch ID#: 165355

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance Arts Programming in Dis...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and IHEs in eligible counties to enhance arts programming in disadvantaged communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 165824

Rebates to Delaware Entities to Promote the Use of Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Rebates to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, IHEs, and schools to defray the costs of capital projects that encourage the use of alternative fuels. Applicants must register in the online portal prior to applying. The purpose of thi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165861

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits, Agencies, Libraries, Museums, Colleges, Schools, and Tribes for ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations, state agencies, libraries, museums, colleges, schools, and tribal nations, for projects related to humanities and culture. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Eligible pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 166284

Grants to Maryland and Washington, DC Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Research Institutio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and research institutions for projects in the field of coastal and marine sciences in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 166801

Grants to Indiana Healthcare Organizations for Health Professionals Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana healthcare organizations, institutions of higher education, and career centers for training and continuing education for healthcare students and professionals serving rural and underserved communities in eligible counties. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 167011

Grants to Wyoming Entities to Prepare Potential Workers for Employment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming industry associations, trade unions, private entities, and IHEs to prepare potential employees for the workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote economic growt...

GrantWatch ID#: 167302

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the well-being of residents across the state. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167555

Grants to Ohio Jewish High School Students and Young Adults in Eligible Locations to Visit Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio Jewish high school students and young adults in eligible locations to travel to Israel on an approved program. Trips for high school student participants ages 16-18 will focus on areas that include but are not limited to, Jewish studies, outdoor adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 167608

Grants to Alabama Jewish Youth for Trips to Israel and Jewish Leadership Training

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alabama Jewish youth to attend programs and trips in Israel or Jewish leadership programs in the United States. This grant offers financial aid to enable youth to attend identity-strengthening and educational programs located in Israel. Funding is also a...

GrantWatch ID#: 167654

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Schools in Eligible Locations to Rent Arts Venues

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible locations for financial assistance to rent arts spaces, theaters, or galleries. Funding is intended for rentals that are used for an artistic or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167705

Scholarships to Nevada Jewish High School and College Students to Attend Programs in Israel

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $2,000 to Nevada students between the ages of 13 and 22 to attend peer-based programs in Israel. Funding is intended to support student participation in high school summer, semester and other approved Israel programs. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 169648

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence. The funder's focus areas are education, neighbors, and the workforce. Proposed activities must take place in specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 171999

Grants to Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota Nonprofits for Community Programs to Benefit Loc...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Montana, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area. Program areas include education, arts and culture, resource conservation, health and human serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 172166

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and IHEs for Projects that Reduce Traffic A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and IHES for activities that reduce traffic accidents and improve road safety. Applicants must contact the funding source and are advised that required registrations must be completed prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 173502
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