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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,633 active, human-verified grant opportunities for colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Grants fund institutional and facility priorities such as campus infrastructure, research facilities, faculty support, and academic programs. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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Grants to Alabama IHEs, Hospitals, and Research Nonprofits for R & D Projects to Improve Emplo...

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Alabama IHEs, public hospitals, and qualifying nonprofits partnering with a private sector applicant for research and development projects related to economic development and employment. Funding is intended for R&D projects and activities focused on enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 188394

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844

Grants to USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878

Grants to Ontario Palliative Care Workers and Volunteers in Eligible Regions for Training and ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario palliative care workers and volunteers in eligible regions for training, conferences, and educational expenses. Funding is intended to provide workers and volunteers with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of palliati...

GrantWatch ID#: 220374

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for EV Equipment Repair Courses...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, IHEs, and trade associations for EV equipment repair training courses. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations, and some applicants must prequali...

GrantWatch ID#: 228770

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, IHEs, and Individuals for Events and Activities

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Funding is intended for activities and events that represent chances to exchange knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 180893

Grants to Nebraska Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Improved Behavioral Health Care

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, tribes, IHEs, and local governments for improved behavioral health care in rural areas. Funding is intended for minor renovation projects or equipment purchases to better serve individuals experiencing a behavioral healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 228686

Fellowships to USA Immigrants and Children of Immigrants to Pursue Advanced Degrees

Deadline: 10/29/26

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend an...

GrantWatch ID#: 195794

Opportunity for Israel Businesses and Researchers to Conduct Semiconductor Technologies R&D

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for Israel businesses and researchers affiliated with academic institutions to participate in a collaborative research and development program to develop semiconductor technologies. Some applicants must submit a preliminiary proposal. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 228622

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Environmental Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for environmental restoration projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to enhance organizational capacity to execute wetland restoration projects. Proposals demonstrating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178694

Grants and Loans to Maryland Hospitals and IHEs for Capital Projects to Reduce Blight

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants and loans to Maryland hospitals and IHEs for capital improvement projects in blighted areas. First-time applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects that eliminate blight, improve local neighb...

GrantWatch ID#: 196789

Cooperative Agreements with Puerto Rico Entities for Research and Development Projects in Space

Deadline: Ongoing

Cooperative agreements with Puerto Rico startups, companies, IHEs, and research institutions for research and development projects on the International Space Station. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry and complete registrations before applying. Awardees w...

GrantWatch ID#: 229498
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Cooperative Agreement to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies ...

Deadline: 07/27/26

Cooperative agreement to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and governmental institutions to curb recruitment for terrorist activities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230194

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits and IHEs for Public Safety Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and IHEs for public safety initiatives. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to implement programs for crisis intervention and related initi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230951

Grants to California Nonprofits, IHEs, Land Owners, and Agencies for Forest-Based Research

Deadline: 11/18/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to California public academic institutions, government agencies, tribal entities, private forest landowners, and non-profit organizations for research related to forest preservation. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for res...

GrantWatch ID#: 208503

Grants to USA IHEs to Conduct Scientific Research

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs to conduct scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research including astrophysics, earth science, planetary science, bio...

GrantWatch ID#: 222882

Grants to USA Medical and Nursing Schools for Nutrition Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs to recognize and promote excellent nutrition education. Funding is intended to identify existing nutrition training programs and to develop new curricula that can be shared and used to train me...

GrantWatch ID#: 229941

Grants to Canada IHEs and Research Institutions for Projects to Increase Capacity

Deadline: 01/26/27 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to Canada universities, colleges, research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions for transformative infrastructure projects that will underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. Applicants are required to submit a notice of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 168097
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Grants to USA Entities to Assist Farmers in Adopting Conservation Practices

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and tribes to assist agricultural producers in adopting conservation practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186076
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Address the Use of Firearms

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to address the use of firearms. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to implement firearm violence reduction strategies, including but not...

GrantWatch ID#: 215659

Grants to Canada Researchers for Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with postsecondary institutions or Indigenous not-for-profit organizations for social sciences and humanities research. Applicants may also apply in tandem with applicants from one of the Nordic countries. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 230043

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Improve the Education of Underserved Children

Deadline: 08/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal governments for programs to improve the education of children in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is t...

GrantWatch ID#: 204428

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Reduce Crime and Enhance Community Safety

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for programs that enhance safety in local communities. Funding priorities include reducing gaps in services that aim to decrease violent crime, assisting crime vic...

GrantWatch ID#: 172081

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, registered charities, community organizations, and IHEs in eligible locations for community programs and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range of innovative programs that improve the q...

GrantWatch ID#: 175670
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Upgrade Agricultural Research Facilities

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to construct and improve agricultural research facilities. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations before applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 209222

Grants to Minnesota Indian Organizations and Entities to Strengthen Food System Sovereignty

Deadline: 08/04/26

Grants to Minnesota Native American organizations and entities to strengthen food system sovereignty and benefit the environment. Eligible projects include but are not limited to edible food plantings, food composting, and installing deep winter greenhouse space. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230017

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Addressing Lead Exposure

Deadline: 08/02/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers to fund new projects addressing lead exposure. Funding is intended to support research projects from a range of relevant disciplines, including but not limited to economics, public health, envir...

GrantWatch ID#: 230836

Contract to a California Researcher to Investigate the Environmental Impact of Warehouses

Deadline: 09/08/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Contract for services to a California researcher associated with an IHE to investigate the impact of warehouses on the environment. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. The goal of the funding is to research the patterns of truck activity and o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231014

Contract to a California Researcher to Investigate the Health Risks of Air Pollution

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 08/14/26

Contract for services to a California researcher associated with an IHE to investigate the health implications of air pollution. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. The goal of the funding is to better understand the health impact of exposure ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231016

Contracts for Services to Georgia Nonprofits and IHEs for Arts and Cultural Programs

Deadline: 07/23/26

Contracts for services to Georgia nonprofit organizations and IHEs for arts and cultural programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote community development and enrich the lives of local residents. Eligible programs must be publicly accessible and...

GrantWatch ID#: 142879

Grants to USA Tribal Governments, IHEs, and Organizations to Improve Internet Access

Deadline: 09/17/26

Grants to USA Tribal governments, Tribal IHEs, and Tribal organizations and corporations to expand access to internet services for native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 196671

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to inherited and acquired bone marrow failure (BMF) disorders. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 230314

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Organization for Bone Marrow Failure Disease Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 08/05/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230315

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/07/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230316

Grants to South Carolina IHEs to Provide Professional Development for Teachers

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to South Carolina institutions of higher education to provide further education for teachers. Funding may be used for necessary materials, supplies, and the cost of hiring a professor and master teacher. Funding is intended for courses that provide professi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183901

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Safety Training Programs for First Responders

Deadline: 08/04/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA government agency, Tribe, IHE, or for-profit, nonprofit, or faith-based organization for training programs to improve the safety of the general public and law enforcement officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 188072

Grants to Virginia Entities for Out-of-School Enrichment Centers

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and IHEs for community out-of-school enrichment centers. Funding is intended to improve outcomes for students at schools that are low-performing. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 153475
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Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Forensic Healthcare

Deadline: 07/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, businesses, agencies, tribes, IHEs, and CBOs for projects that improve access to medical forensic examinations for women and girl survivors of sexual assault. Funding supports data collection, reporting, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 230552

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and IHEs for Legal Services for Victims of Violent Crime

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribal government entities, and institutions of higher education to increase the availability of legal services for individuals who have been affected by gender-based violence. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 166867

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Body Literacy in Teens

Deadline: 07/23/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to improve body literacy in teens. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to reduce teen pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 230525

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Evaluating Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs

Deadline: 07/23/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to evaluate the effectiveness of programs to prevent teen pregnancy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 230526

Grants to Minnesota IHEs and Clinical Practices for Rural Health Professional Fellowships

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Minnesota clinical training programs and clinical practice settings for fellowships to prepare health professionals to deliver care in rural areas. Funding is intended to strengthen the training of professionals in areas of primary care practice who work...

GrantWatch ID#: 230420
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Scale Fall Reduction Programs for Older Adults

Deadline: 07/29/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, hospitals, and tribal entities to scale fall reduction programs for older adults. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 230856
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and IHEs for Special Education Initiatives

Deadline: 07/26/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and training organizations for special education initiatives. Funding supports family-school partnerships, educator and parent training, conflict resolution, and evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230643

Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to USA Faculty for Research Projects in the Chemical and Life Sciences

Deadline: 01/11/27 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA faculty members at academic and nonprofit institutions to further innovation and expand scientific research. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support young faculty members in the early year...

GrantWatch ID#: 174231
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Grant to a USA Entity for Data Collection on Serious Head Injuries

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grant to a USA for-profit, nonprofit, IHE, agency, state, or tribal organization for data collection and processing on head injuries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve rehabilitati...

GrantWatch ID#: 195308
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, IHEs, and CBOs for Technical and Career Education Programs

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and community-based organizations to improve technical and career education opportunities. Funding is intended for engaging career programs that will offer students access to high...

GrantWatch ID#: 205965

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Address Environmental Health

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, businesses, IHEs and other educational institutions to address environmental health concerns. Funding is intended to support projects that reduce, prevent, and measure pollution i...

GrantWatch ID#: 211196
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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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