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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,728 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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Grant to a Canada Researcher for Studies Related to Food Allergies

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grant of $75,000 to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible university or research institute for studies related to food allergies. Funding is intended to support projects that shed light on the prevention, management, treatment, mechanisms of disease, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 209522

Grants to USA Scholars for Research Addressing Civil Rights Challenges

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA scholars for research addressing civil rights challenges. Funding is intended for research applying modern-day principles to current American civil rights issues. The work should be able to advance both public conversations and acade...

GrantWatch ID#: 231822

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Nations to Enable AI Access ...

Deadline: 11/04/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and Tribal Nations to make existing scientific data accessible to Artificial Intelligence. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application...

GrantWatch ID#: 231628

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Create AI Infrastructure

Deadline: 11/04/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and research laboratories to create infrastructure that will increase access to AI resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 231791

Grants to USA Farmers, Schools, Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Improve School Food O...

Deadline: 01/22/27 Conference Date: 11/04/26

Grants and In-kind support to Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana farmers, food producers, suppliers, and distributors, schools, nonprofits, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and small businesses to improve food options at schools. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212911

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Companies, First Nations, CBOs, and Professional Artists fo...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, schools, First Nations, and artists for joint art projects conducted throughout the province. Collaborations between artists and organizations must be initiated prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 148245

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177231

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177236

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 182003

Grants to North Dakota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to North Dakota nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182005

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 182006

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Related to C...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships of up to $45,000 to USA and Canada scholars affiliated with an institution for social science and humanities research related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the Chinese language. Fellows may use the award for fieldwork, follow-up...

GrantWatch ID#: 192995

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs to Pursue Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with IHEs to pursue writing and research projects in the humanities or interpretive social sciences related to China. Applicants are required to have a working knowledge of Chinese or other languages used in Chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204806

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs for Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships of $15,000 to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with institutions for research and writing on topics related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Chinese or another language used in China. Research on Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Tibe...

GrantWatch ID#: 204819

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and IHEs for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 212219

Fellowships to California Postdoctoral Researchers for Human Disease Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to California postdoctoral researchers affiliated with qualifying medical schools for research projects in the treatment, prevention, and cure of human diseases. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enable fellows to pursue leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219109

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Senior Faculty for Preliminary Melanoma Research Proj...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior faculty affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for preliminary research projects addressing melanoma. Funding is intended for high-risk and high-reward projects that lack preliminary data. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223390

Grants to USA Faculty at Academic Institutions for Agricultural Chemistry Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA faculty at academic institutions for agricultural chemistry research. Funding is intended for a broad range of research topics which will advance the local agriculture industry with a focus on biochemical and chemical projects. The principal investig...

GrantWatch ID#: 231715

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Publish Liberal Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and faculty members to publish research for the public. Funding is intended for publishing research in multimedia or print formats. Content should be intended for general audiences and be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231823

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of recreation, human servic...

GrantWatch ID#: 161995

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, government-sponsored businesses, schools, and health departments for recycling and litter reduction activities. Funding is intended for equipment used to collect and process recycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166527

Fellowships to Virginia Artists and Students for Career Advancement in the Arts

Deadline: 11/06/26

Fellowships to Virginia artists and students at institutions of higher education for career advancement and education in the arts. The fellowships are intended for studies within a range of disciplines, including drawing, crafts, film, painting, sculpture, printma...

GrantWatch ID#: 176004

Grants to Texas Agencies to Assist Military Communities

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Texas government agencies, counties, defense base development authorities, junior college districts, technical colleges, and regional planning commissions to assist military communities. Funding is intended to help local government entities that have bee...

GrantWatch ID#: 210792

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219153

Grants to USA IHEs for Research Related to National Defense

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research related to national defense. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is also intended to purchase equipment and instrumentation, and to educate engin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231707

Grants to California School Districts, Hospitals, and IHEs to Switch to Reusable Foodware

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to California school districts, hospitals, IHEs, corporate campuses, and entertainment and sports venues in eligible locations to make the switch to reusable foodware. Funding is intended to reduce the use of disposable foodware. All applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 231851

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Researchers to Support Children with Neurodisabi...

Deadline: 11/09/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, and researchers to improve the quality of life for children and youth with neurodisabilities. Funding is available for the development and commercialization of new systems, produ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231098

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 181988

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 181997

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 181999

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 182013

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for ALS Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research using data from specific trials for ALS treatments. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 217252

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and government agencies for cancer research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop innovative t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230277

Grants to USA IHEs and Research Institutions for Planetary Science Research Facilities

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA IHEs and research institutions for research facilities for the planetary science community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for facilities with the equipment and infrastructur...

GrantWatch ID#: 231675

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Academic Research in Israel

Deadline: 11/11/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers for academic research in Israel. The fellowship is open to research projects in all academic areas of study. The purpose of the funding is to connect post-doctoral researchers with leading researchers and a...

GrantWatch ID#: 192269

Grants to Michigan Faculty Members and Educational Organizations for STEM Education Programs

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan faculty members and representatives of educational and community organizations for STEM education programs. Priority is given to programs related to aerospace, earth system science, and space science. Underrepresented minorities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 162078

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177233

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 182011

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Related to the Evolution of t...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for research projects and activities related to the evolution of the solar system. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 222849

Scholarships to USA Pathology Residents, Certified Pathologists, and Medical Students for Path...

Deadline: 11/12/26

Scholarships to USA pathology residents, certified pathologists, and medical students for pathology-related projects. Funding is intended to address a new issue each year. The current focus is on activities and projects that use age-appropriate programming to prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 227152

Grants to USA HBCUs for Research Centers for Math, Biology, Physics, and Ecology

Deadline: 02/09/27 LOI Date: 11/12/26

Grants to USA Historically Black Colleges and Universities to establish research centers for the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, physics, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the program is to foster e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231588

Grants to USA HBCUs for Faculty Fellowships in Math, Biology, Physics, and Ecology

Deadline: 02/08/27 LOI Date: 11/12/26

Grants to USA Historically Black Colleges and Universities for faculty fellowships in the fields of evolutionary biology, ecology, physics, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. The purpose of the fellowship program is to enab...

GrantWatch ID#: 231589

Grants to Canada Municipalities, IHEs, and Organizations to Conserve Wildlife Habitats

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $50,000 per year to Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, and Indigenous organizations in multiple provinces for the conservation of wildlife habitats. Funding is intended to promote the health and sustainability...

GrantWatch ID#: 158881

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Develop the Capacity of African America...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162642

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, CBOs, IHEs, and Schools to Protect Drinking Water Supplies

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, community groups, academic institutions, and schools in eligible locations to protect local drinking water sources and safeguard the region's ecosystem. Funding is intended for a variety of projects, such...

GrantWatch ID#: 186653

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, Regional Entities, Agencies, and IHEs to Help Governm...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, regional entities, government agencies, and IHEs to help municipal and tribal governments prepare for and enroll in clean energy programs. Proposals should include plans for community engagement and solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 200156

Grants to USA Junior Faculty for Research Projects Related to Tumors

Deadline: 03/10/27 LOI Date: 11/13/26

Grants to USA junior faculty in association with research institutions for research projects related to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tumors. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to address gaps i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200617

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Museums, and IHEs to Provide Professional Development to M...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, museums, and IHEs for projects to provide professional development to museum staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Partnerships betw...

GrantWatch ID#: 212466
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