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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 Alaska Arts Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Schools, School Districts and Tribes for Art...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit arts organizations, IHEs, government agencies, schools, school districts, and Tribes for organizational support. New applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 177863

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects that incorporate innovation and experimentation. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that engage partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 178192

Grants to USA Individuals to Research Native American History

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA individuals to conduct research on Indigenous peoples of the continental United States and Canada. Preference will be given to younger researchers with a doctorate. Funding is intended for research in the areas of Native American ling...

GrantWatch ID#: 178514

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and faith-based organizations for programs that benefit the community. Focus areas include animals, health care and basic needs for underserved populations, and public radio and tele...

GrantWatch ID#: 178891

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions to support organizational operations and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of T...

GrantWatch ID#: 179146

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Academic Projects Related to Art History

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 03/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for academic projects related to art history. Applicants must submit an Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects and professional activities that generate and share specialized...

GrantWatch ID#: 179285

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a wide range of art discip...

GrantWatch ID#: 179895

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations for programs serving the communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote financial stability, support youth and education, and build vibrant c...

GrantWatch ID#: 180325

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, Schools, and IHEs to Provide Nature-Based Ed...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal communities, schools, and academic institutions to provide nature-based educational activities for children and youth. Funding is intended for expenses related to activities tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 194353

Grants to Tennessee Veterans for Post-Secondary Education Expenses

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $500 and grants of $1,000 to Tennessee veterans for post-secondary education expenses. Funding is intended to assist veterans who were honorably discharged, as well as former or current members of the Tennessee National Guard. Grants will be awarded for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195864

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Research Studies and Career Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA engineers and scientists at IHEs for research support and professional development. Funding is intended to assist scholars at the associate professor rank (or equivalent) in significantly improving and advancing their research program and career path...

GrantWatch ID#: 204477

Grants to Utah Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Agencies for Wildlife Habitat Conserv...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects that protect and enhance wildlife habitat throughout the state. Funding is intended for projects focused on education, conservation, and academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 217121

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit and Welfare Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for for community benefit programs. Funding is intended to promote projects and services to benefit youth, elderly, disabled, homeless, and impoverished populations. Eligible focus areas include educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 220294

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Immunology Research

Deadline: 03/01/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-stage underserved scientists at research centers and IHEs for research training and support in cancer immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, career development, and suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 221379

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scientists for Research Training in...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists at academic research institutions for research training in data science and immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, including practical skills and theoret...

GrantWatch ID#: 221381

Scholarship to an Alberta Young Writer to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta young writer to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to recognize a talented writer and assist them in attaining their educational goals. A wide variety of literary genres are eligible, including fiction, poetry, graphic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225073

Scholarship to an Alberta Film or Video Arts Student to Pursue Their Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta film or video arts student to pursue their undergraduate studies. Funding is intended to assist an individual who has already shown strong talent in the video arts and who has clear goals. Individuals from diverse backgrounds ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 225074

Scholarship to an Alberta Dance Student to Offset Undergraduate Program Costs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta dance student to offset undergraduate program costs. This program is intended to support a talented young dancer as they pursue additional training in any genre of dance. The student must be enrolled in an eligible program in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 225076

Scholarship to an Alberta Visual Artist to Pursue Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta visual artist to pursue undergraduate studies. Eligible visual arts include sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and other materials. The awarded individual should show strong talent and potential and should have clear tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 225077

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Schools, and Tribes to Promote Safety on the R...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, nonprofit organizations, public colleges, universities, and high schools, and tribal entities to prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths. Funding is intended to promote the use of car seats for children, expand overtime...

GrantWatch ID#: 226218

Grants to USA Institutions to Offer Scholarships to Attend Floral Design Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions to offer scholarships to attend floral design programs. The purpose of the grant program is to support individuals with financial need who want to pursue careers in the floral design and retail sectors of the industry. Priority is given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227762

Scholarships to USA and Canada Undergraduate Students for Archaeology Field School Projects

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarships to USA and Canada undergraduate students for archaeology field school projects. The purpose of the scholarship program is to support students experiencing fieldwork for the first time. Priority is given to students majoring in archaeology or related f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231923

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits to Promote Justice and Economic Prosperity

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the focus areas of economic justice, community safety, representative democracy, and youth education and leadership. Applicants must contact program staff to initiate the application. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232033

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide Support and Scholarships to Low-Income Students in STEM Fields

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to provide support to low-income students in STEM fields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scholarship programs, curriculum development, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 212625

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes to Plan and Establish Open S...

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for projects to plan and establish open source ecosystems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program supports th...

GrantWatch ID#: 227538

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Preserve Historic Resources

Deadline: 03/03/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private property owners to protect and enhance historic properties throughout the state. Funding is intended to help offset limited financial resources, which may be an obstacle to the preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 177955

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Advance Education

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local agencies, and educational institutions to advance education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support youth development, innovative programming, enrichment opportunities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143293

Grants to Canada Emerging Researchers to Pursue Research Related to Kidney Disease

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants to Canada emerging researchers affiliated with universities to pursue research related to kidney disease. Funding is available for researchers from all disciplines, including clinical, basic, and translational research. The purpose of funding is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207017

Fellowships to Canada PhDs and MDs to Further Training in Kidney Research

Deadline: 03/08/27

Fellowships to Canada emerging PhDs and MDs to begin or continue research related to kidney disease. Funding is intended for researchers in all disciplines, including biomedical, health systems, and population research. The purpose of funding is to encourage inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 207018

Opportunity for USA Medical Students to Participate in a Professional Development Program

Deadline: 03/15/27

Opportunity for USA medical students to participate in a one-year professional development program. The program is intended to support a competitive, yearlong leadership program that provides immersive learning experiences, individualized mentorship, and engagemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 190145

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at universities, hospitals, and institutions for projects related to the study of cancer. The funding source encourages proposals addressing a broad range of cancer research, including theoretical and exper...

GrantWatch ID#: 190813

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Community Residen...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote educational, youth, health-related, and religious programs and services. Eligible org...

GrantWatch ID#: 220181

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School and College Students for Training and Education Rel...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school and college students for training and education to pursue careers in the dude ranch industry. Funding is intended for studies in a wide range of fields that have relevance to the industry. Scholarship recipients must comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 221336

Grants and Scholarships to Missouri Residents for Educational and Charitable Purposes

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants and scholarships to Missouri residents for educational and charitable purposes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support religious, scientific, literary, and charitable activities, as well as provide college scholarships. Scholarship funds may b...

GrantWatch ID#: 227456

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Commu...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of healthcare, human services, education, and culture. Eligible request types include program support and genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 164650

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities to Address the Needs of Local...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government, agencies, and educational entities to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, health and medical, arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 170670

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180124

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support res...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

Grants to Washington Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Public Schools for...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit and faith-based organizations, tribal and governmental agencies, and public schools in eligible counties for efforts to disrupt the transmission of intergenerational poverty. Eligible programs are those that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181964

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for local projects that focus on education, the arts, health, recreation, and general community benefit. Funding is intended to positively impact the local community. All projects must benefit the residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 182747

Fellowships to USA Researchers, Historians, Teachers, and Students to Conduct Research on Amer...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships to USA historians, K-12 teachers, writers, IHE students, and others to conduct history-related research projects in Ohio. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to applying. Selected fellows will conduct projects using materials from a designat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210043

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Candidates for Dissertation Research th...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates for support of historical research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding, free housing, and office space will assist graduate students working on their dissert...

GrantWatch ID#: 222783

Grants to USA and Netherlands Arts Students to Participate in a Cultural Internship Abroad

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of $5,000 to USA and Netherlands undergraduate and graduate arts students to participate in an internship abroad. Applicants must already have a cultural working internship secured when applying. This grant is for American students to study in the Netherlan...

GrantWatch ID#: 227406

Grants to Michigan Agencies, IHEs, and Private Facilities for Construction of Leisure Boating ...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Michigan local governments, public institutions of higher education, and private facilities for the construction of leisure boating facilities. Funding is intended to build facilities that accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transie...

GrantWatch ID#: 143859

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community development. Successful projects will demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170674

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Support Arts Programming

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects and programming. Funding is intended to provide support to new and developing organizations, as well as established organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 178191

Grants to Wisconsin and Florida Nonprofits for Health Care, Medical Research, and Children's W...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin and Florida nonprofit organizations for activities in the areas of children’s welfare, education, and medical care. Funding is intended to support programs and projects relating to disadvantaged children; medical research and...

GrantWatch ID#: 178587

Grants to USA Researchers and Students for Research on Addiction in Criminal Legal Settings

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to USA researchers, practitioners, and students for research on addiction in criminal legal settings. Funding is intended for short-term projects studying substance use disorder prevention and treatment among individuals who are or were incarcerated. Applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 228040

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Progra...

Deadline: 04/03/27

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations for cybersecurity education and workforce development programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity workf...

GrantWatch ID#: 227216

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Fellows at IHEs to Promote Education and Training

Deadline: 04/12/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico fellows at institutions of higher education to promote professional development and support travel expenses. Funding is intended to encourage the academic career of exceptional hepatology traine...

GrantWatch ID#: 226972
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