Explore 1,738 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.
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and community groups for a range of programs to benefit seniors in eligible locations. Eligible initiatives focus on essential needs of senior citizens, such as technology, social engagement, hea...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. and M.D. researchers affiliated with IHEs, medical schools, and research institutions for early-stage research projects related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Funding is intended for exploratory res...
Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...
Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...
Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...
Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...
Grants to USA IHEs for research and activities to improve the engineering workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that will enhance engineering education, thereby creating a...
Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community assistance initiatives. Funding is intended to assist three college students annually with scholarships, and to provide electric bill assistance to families in need. The foundation also mak...
Grants of up to $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for cultural events and festivals related to Japan. Funding is intended to deepen understanding about Japan within local communities, promote cross-cultural exchange, and nurture global perspec...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for networking projects between Japan and the United States. Funding is intended to support symposiums, conferences, workshops, or seminars that promote dialogue and networking. Eligible event...
Grants to New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the eligible focus areas of education, arts, culture, health, scie...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho and Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, schools, CBOs, civic groups, and neighborhood coalitions to run a free community dining event in eligible regions. Funding is intende...
Grants and in-kind support to USA qualifying research universities to join a specified exchange network to address global challenges. In addition to a cash grant to launch the program on campus, successful applicants will receive licensing, guidance, training, ce...
In-kind services to New Jersey IHEs, nonprofit organizations, public agencies, government agencies, and schools to lower energy costs. The goal of the energy audit is to provide applicants with information on how their facilities use energy, identify energy conser...
Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible locations for environmental projects. Funding is intended to protect, improve, and conserve the local environment. Eligible initiatives must be projects for supporting and promoti...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to write article reviews focused on academic research. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before applying. Eligible candidates have a doctorate degree or equivalent experience. Priority is given to expertise ...
Sponsorships of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for community events in eligible locations. Priority is given to events in the focus areas of art and creativity, early childhood, volunteerism, post-secondary education, and diversity, equity, ...
Grants to Yukon individuals to pursue a degree at a designated institution of higher education. Funding is intended for students studying at a post-secondary school. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements can use the grant for graduate or doctoral studie...
Grants to Yukon individuals to participate in a training program at an eligible post-secondary school. Funding is intended to support Yukon residents attending an approved training program at a Yukon institution. The funding amount is calculated based on the numbe...
Awards to Yukon individuals to encourage academic achievement in high school grades 10 to 12. The awards are intended to help students pursue post-secondary education or training. The awards may be used to begin or continue post-secondary studies, either part-time...
Loans and grants to Canada students to assist with full-time higher education. Interest-free loans and non-repayable grants are intended to help individuals who are enrolled in a full-time degree, diploma, or technical program at a designated educational instituti...
Loans of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $2,520 per year to Canada students to assist with higher education. Interest-free loans and grants are intended to help individuals who are enrolled in a part-time degree, diploma, or technical program at a designated edu...
Grants and loans to Nunavut post-secondary students to offset the cost of educational expenses. Assistance is available for both Inuit and non-Inuit full-time and part-time students attending post-secondary institutions and academic programs. Funding categories in...
Loans to Ontario nonprofits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and owners of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail buildings to implement energy-efficiency improvements on buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of technologies and measures. Buildings mu...
Scholarships of $1,500 to Minnesota medical students to promote advocacy work. Funding is intended for expenses associated with conference fees, travel, and a variety of research expenses. The goal of the scholarship program is to support students' pursuit of just...
Grants of up to $5,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for arts projects and programs. Funding is intended to cover artist fees, supplies, and travel expenses related to arts activities such as workshops, per...
Grants to Missouri postsecondary education students and qualified apprentices to cover costs associated with certification, credentials, and degrees. Applicants must be seeking employment in a high-need career. Applicants must report their residency and employment...
Grants to Nevada individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions for arts programs and projects. Applicants must consult with the funding source to determine available funding. Funding is intended for a variety of arts initiatives that demonstrate pu...
Grants to Oklahoma qualifying individuals in eligible locations for financial assistance with student loan repayments. Funding is intended to assist professionals who are committed to residing and working in the local community, who have incurred student loan debt...
Grants to Illinois veterans for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist honorably discharged veterans with their higher education expenses. Individuals may submit an application to confirm eligibility even if they are not yet e...
Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools for environmental sustainability projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to create t...
Grants to Illinois members of the national guard for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist those who have served in the National Guard with their higher education expenses. Individuals may be eligible for either 4 or 6 years ...
Grants of up to $500 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local governments, and schools to purchase energy-efficiency equipment. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is...
Scholarships to Illinois individuals to pursue a degree in early childhood education. Funding is intended to increase the number of qualified early childhood educators in the state by offering tuition assistance. Awardees are expected to work in early childhood ed...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with accredited institutions for research projects. Priority is given to proposals that bridge fields of discipline. Eligible projects result in policy white papers, peer-reviewed publications, or sharea...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit news organizations, IHE and high school journalism programs, and collaborative news initiatives to enhance access to reliable information and news in eligible regions. Funding is intended for salaries, fees, equipment,...
Grants of up to $7,500 to New Hampshire PreK-12 educators and researchers and other individuals affiliated with IHEs and nonprofits for research and other projects related to marine and coastal systems. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, includ...
Grants to New York medical schools to promote translational research. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to attract outstanding researchers by upgrading research facilities...
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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.
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.
Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Many grants are open to community colleges, trade schools, and universities alike, while others are restricted to a specific type of institution. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm eligibility.
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