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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,774 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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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 Iowa School Districts and Community Colleges for Professional Development Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Iowa school districts and community colleges for collaborative professional development programs. Funding is intended to enhance postsecondary and college education programs, promote career advancement, and foster cooperation between community colleges, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197398

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

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Expand the Capacity of American Latin...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to expand the capacity of cultural institutions with a focus on the American Latino community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 217430

Opportunity for Ontario Artists to Create Artwork to Be Displayed in a Local City Hall

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for Ontario organizations, artist collectives, and post-secondary programs to display artwork in eligible regions. Eligible types of exhibits include, but are not limited to, heritage exhibitions, art exhibitions, community storytelling exhibitions, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220527

Opportunity for USA Healthcare Institutions to Host a Medical Fellowship

Deadline: 11/13/26

Opportunity for USA healthcare institutions to host a medical fellowship. Funding is intended for one-year fellowship programs for nurse practitioners, physicians, genetic counselors, or physical therapists. Funding is intended for projects that serve the rare dis...

GrantWatch ID#: 231662

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

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to New Jersey 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#: 182002

Fellowships to Utah Individuals for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Fellowships of up to $3,500 to Utah individuals for humanities research projects. Funding is intended for research projects that document community stories through a wide range of media, including audio, video, nonfiction writing, and journalism. One fellowship fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229161

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Improve Behavioral Health Programs

Deadline: 12/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations to improve behavioral health programs in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Priority is for proposals in the focus areas of innovation, collaboration, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154749

Awards to USA and Canada Doctoral Students for Research and Writing on Architecture and Society

Deadline: 11/15/26

An award of up to $20,000 and an award of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs for dissertation research and writing on architecture topics. Funding may be used to support students enrolled in art history, architecture, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 159992

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethni...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Academics to Conduct Holocaust Research

Deadline: 11/15/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International academics for writing and research on the subject of the Holocaust and other meaningful research topics. Early-career investigators are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates include PhD candidates, postdoctoral rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 163510

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible areas for programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must complete the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 169468

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514
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