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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 Canada Healthcare Associations, IHEs, and Agencies for Healthcare Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada healthcare professional associations, universities, public and governmental organizations, patient advocacy groups, and patient groups for healthcare activities. Funding is intended for identified, clear studies, projects, and other activities. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 197144

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for College Test Preparation Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist at-risk, underprivileged, or marginalized students with college entrance exams and career readiness. Funding is intended to support efforts to close the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197334

Grants to Ontario Businesses for the Production of New Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Conditional grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with research institutions or institutions of higher education in eligible regions for the production of new technologies. Funding is intended for the research, development, demonstration, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197490

Grants to Ontario IHEs and Research Institutions in Eligible Regions to Develop Research Capac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario institutions of higher education and research institutions in eligible regions to develop research capacity. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the economic development of local communities through research related to key economic sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 197491

Grants to Canada Private Educational Institutions, Community Centers, Places of Worship, Shelt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, including private educational institutions, community centers, places of worship, shelters, offices, cemeteries, and childcare centers to improve community security. Funding may be used for expenses such as security equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197811

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Training and Career Development in the Area...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada and International early-career researchers to support studies related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended for training and career development in the field of ALS research. The purpose of this program is to help researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197944

Grants to Florida Agencies, Colleges, and State Technical Centers for Economic Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida governmental entities, state colleges, and state technical centers to promote economic development throughout the state. Funding is intended to support workforce development projects and public sector capital projects, including transportation an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197952

In-Kind Grants to Kentucky Individuals and Organizations for Local History Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants of equipment and training to Kentucky individuals and organizations for oral history projects. Applicants must submit a letter from an accredited Kentucky repository. The grant is intended is to provide audio-recording equipment, recording media, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 197999

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enrich the Quality of Life for L...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit and faith-based organizations, municipalities, schools, and universities to enrich the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable and educational programming. The goal of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 199422

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit and For-Profit Child Care Providers for Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit and for-profit child care facilities in eligible locations for professional development programs that benefit personnel. Funding is intended to strengthen the early childhood education sector by offering training wages to assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 199440

Grants to Indiana School Corporations and Charter Schools to Develop and Implement Teacher Res...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $15,000 to Indiana school corporations and charter schools for new or established teacher residency programs. Funding is intended to support a collaborative residency program for educators, involving the applicant school and a qualifying institution of h...

GrantWatch ID#: 200408

Grants to New York Nonprofits and IHEs to Benefit the Local Community, Educational Institution...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities for activities that benefit the local community, educational institutions, and students in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address an identified need o...

GrantWatch ID#: 200623

Grants to Maryland Artists, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Arts Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Maryland individual artists, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and schools for arts programming. Funding is intended for arts-related programs, events, and activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 200794

Grants to Pennsylvania Businesses, Workforce Agencies, Labor Organizations, IHEs, and CBOs to ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania employers, consortiums, workforce development boards, economic development and labor organizations, technical education institutions, community colleges, and CBOs to promote workforce development. Applicants must complete the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 200910

Grants to Pennsylvania Undergraduate College Students in Eligible Locations for Unexpected Fin...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania undergraduate college students in eligible locations for unexpected financial concerns. Funding is intended to support students for expenses other than tuition. Eligible expenses include books, transportation, uniforms, living expenses, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 201114

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofit and For-Profit Nursing Facilities for Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit and for-profit nursing facilities for training programs and workforce development. Funding is intended to assist licensed nursing facilities in improving educational opportunities for employees. The goal of the gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 202147

Grants to North Carolina For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Property Owners for Recy...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to North Carolina for-profits, nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, property owners, housing authorities, IHEs, and recycling businesses for recycling projects. Funding is intended to provide educational activities as well as equipment purcha...

GrantWatch ID#: 202202

Grants to California Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Low-Income Fam...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits in eligible locations for programs and projects that address the needs of underserved populations. Funding is intended to assist low-income residents in achieving economic security through workforce training, education, entrepreneur...

GrantWatch ID#: 202354

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Residents in Eligible Com...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible communities for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Eligible proposals should fall into one of the following focus areas: health and wellness, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 202581

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, IHEs, Trade Schools, and School Districts for Workforce D...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, school districts, institutions of higher education, and trade and technical schools for workforce development programs. Funding is intended to help businesses find and train employees for existing or anticipated posi...

GrantWatch ID#: 202712

Grants to USA Scientific Research Institutions and IHEs in Multiple States for Scientific Rese...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho scientific research institutions and qualifying IHEs to to support scientific research and the purchase of major scientific equipment and instrumentation. New and non-recent applicants must ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203641

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IndigenousCommunities to Strengthen t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

GrantWatch ID#: 204042

Grants to Montana Entities for Innovative Agricultural Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Montana businesses, public and private agencies, educational institutions, and individuals for innovative agricultural projects. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 205245

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, School Districts, IHEs, and Agencies for Initiatives to Benefit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, school districts, universities, and government agencies in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for relatively small organizations in need of project or progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205844

Grants to Minnesota Organizations and Schools for Waste Reduction Efforts

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, and IHEs in eligible counties for waste reduction efforts. Applicants must receive a site assessment and work with a staff member prior to applying. Funding is intended for capital ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205926

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and For-Profits to Expand Access to Drinki...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, IHEs, and for-profit companies to expand access to drinking water in eligible locations. Priority will be given to proposals that serve disadvantaged communities and school-age childr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205947

Grants to Saskatchewan Individuals at Eligible Organizations and Institutions to Improve the H...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Saskatchewan individuals affiliated with eligible organizations and institutions to improve the health of Indigenous people throughout the province. Funding is intended to support the increased dissemination of knowledge from the field of health research.

GrantWatch ID#: 206113

Grants to South Carolina Libraries to Assist Librarians Pursuing a Master's Degree

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to South Carolina public libraries to assist librarians who are pursuing a Master's degree in library and information science. Funding is intended to reimburse library personnel for tuition and coursework expenses related to educational programs that prepar...

GrantWatch ID#: 206664

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs to Develop Small Businesses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development institutions for programs to develop small businesses. Applicants must complete an online registration process prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 206871

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal entities, institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, museums and libraries, and scientific, historical, and environmental organizations for public humanities projects and planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 206995

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Access to the Humanities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, faith-based entities, academic institutions, libraries and museums, and other nonprofits to improve access to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 206996

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Unexpected Expenses Related ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alabama nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and individuals for unanticipated expenses related to arts programming. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for special, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 207418

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community-Based Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for community-based projects in eligible regions. Priority will be given to projects related to educational opportunities and financial literacy. In addition, scholarships are available for local high school students to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207503

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits and Post-Secondary Institutions for Veterans' Educa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations and postsecondary education and vocational training institutions in eligible counties for educational and career training programs for veterans. Eligible uses of funds include tuition, fees, books, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207766

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Training Opportunities that Benefit Peopl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education for training, seminars, and conferences that benefit people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209491

Grants to New Hampshire Agencies, Schools, and Transit Districts to Reduce Nitrogen Oxide

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire government agencies, institutions of higher education, public school districts, and transit districts for projects to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions. Funds are intended to purchase electric and energy-efficient vehicles and equipment to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 209585

Grants to Ontario Employers, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, IHEs, and Agencies for Capital Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario employers, training providers, tribal entities, municipalities, industry groups, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that promote workforce training and professional development activities. Funding is intended to construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 209803

Grants to Pennsylvania Children of Military Veterans for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania children of military veterans to provide financial assistance for education expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote the education of children (ages 16 to 23) of honorably discharged v...

GrantWatch ID#: 210413

Grants, Sponsorships, and In-Kind Donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and Internati...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants, sponsorships, and in-kind donations to Hawaii, Guam, Micronesia, Alaska, and International nonprofit organizations for projects and events to benefit communities in regions served by the funding source. Projects should focus on education, culture and arts,...

GrantWatch ID#: 210523

Grants to Ohio Libraries to Improve Services and Develop Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio libraries, including public, school, and academic libraries, to address user needs or develop original programming. Funding is intended to offer libraries the opportunity to solve a problem, build a program or service, or carry out its mission and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 210808

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, Libraries, and Agencies for Community Arts Engageme...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, IHEs, libraries, and government entities for initiatives that involve the community in the arts. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that engage the community, including workshops, exhib...

GrantWatch ID#: 211116

Scholarships to Indiana Individuals for Post-Secondary Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Indiana residents in eligible locations to attend post-secondary classes to further their financial success and independence. The scholarship is intended to cover expenses related to any course (trade school, college, or other training) that advanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 211119

Grants and In-Kind Support to Minnesota Entities for Recycling and Collection of Food Scraps

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based groups, residential properties, and businesses in eligible locations for recycling and collection of food scraps. Applicants must contact program staff in order to submit an appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211940

Grants to New Mexico Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Community Forest Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $60,000 to New Mexico non-federal government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives related to community forests. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding areas of interest inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212067

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions to Address Community Needs in Eligib...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for small-scale projects that address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 212840

Grants to Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, health and human services agencies, civic groups, and cultural and arts programs to strengthen communities in eligible regions. Funding p...

GrantWatch ID#: 212945

Grants to California Students to Defray Costs Associated with Obtaining a Teaching Credential

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to California students to defray costs associated with obtaining a teaching credential. Applicants must commit to work at a priority school or preschool for a period of time after they complete their certification. Funding is intended for s...

GrantWatch ID#: 213599

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Solar Energy Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations and educational facilities in eligible counties for solar energy projects. Funding is intended to support a range of solar projects to create employment opport...

GrantWatch ID#: 213922

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations to improve educational outcomes for students in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in one of the following areas of interest: literacy, advocacy, college and career readiness, and principal and teacher ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214274
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, corporate, and private foundation grants for colleges and universities across 61 categories, including research initiatives, faculty support, academic program development, and campus infrastructure.

Are there grants specifically for HBCUs and Hispanic-Serving Institutions?

Yes. GrantWatch lists grants specifically designated for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), alongside grants open to all colleges and universities. Review each grant listing's eligibility criteria to confirm designation requirements.

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