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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,790 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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1,790 grants found

Grants to USA Individuals to Address the Impact of Sepsis

Deadline: 09/19/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA high school and IHE students to assist those who have been impacted by sepsis. Funding is intended to support sepsis survivors, the children who have lost their parents, and family members who have been affected by this life-changing condit...

GrantWatch ID#: 230865

Grants to Colorado Research Institutes and Business Partners for Scientific Studies

Deadline: 09/20/26

Grants of $50,000 to Colorado research institutions and industry partners for translational quantum research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovations launched out of the lab and to help them along the development path to new programs and businesses. Hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 231846

Grants to Canada IHE Faculty Members to Partner with For-Profits for the Development of Techno...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to Canada IHE faculty members to partner with companies, researcher-owned companies, and early-stage investment groups to develop and transfer technology from colleges and universities to companies throughout the country. Funding is intended to support rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 160240

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Organizations, and Universities to...

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227354

Agreement to a USA Entity to Maintain a National Estimates of Crime System

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to improve and maintain a system for developing national estimates of crime and arrest. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232269

Agreement to a USA Entity to Standardize Criminal History Data for Analysis and Research

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, for-profit, or educational organization to standardize criminal history data for statistical analysis and research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The selected org...

GrantWatch ID#: 232270

Agreement to a USA Entity to Collect and Analyze Probation and Parole Data

Deadline: 09/21/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit, individual, government agency, or educational organization to collect and analyze data related to probation and parole. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 232271

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Melanoma Survivor Research

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for research related to survivors of melanoma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 214909

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Recruit Melanoma Research Scholars

Deadline: 10/14/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to recruit scholars to participate in an academy to pursue melanoma research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 214911

Grants to Canada Researchers for Collaborative Research with Researchers from Other Countries

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions for collaborative research with researchers from other countries. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The pur...

GrantWatch ID#: 217831

Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Health and Safety Training

Deadline: 10/22/26 LOI Date: 09/22/26

Grants to USA for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for health and safety training. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support high-quality interd...

GrantWatch ID#: 230455

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve the National Oil and Gas Supply Chain

Deadline: 09/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, tribes, IHEs, and governments to improve the national oil and gas supply chain. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for research and development to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231556

Grants to USA Tribes, IHEs, and Nonprofits for Research on Mathematical Objects

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to USA tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for research on mathematical objects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics included under the umbrella...

GrantWatch ID#: 232278

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and IHEs for Research on Mathematical Logic

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for research projects related to mathematical logic. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on topics that make up the foundati...

GrantWatch ID#: 232280

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Artist Residency Programs

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, companies, IHEs, and municipalities for artist residency programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sustainable programs for artists to interpret natural resources through the us...

GrantWatch ID#: 187312

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec Entities to Preserve Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, IHEs, and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to preserve local heritage. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal and obtain required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 192586

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, Churches, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following funding priorities: increasing recreation opportuni...

GrantWatch ID#: 157363

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Studies

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for research that expands knowledge of glaucoma and addresses prevention and treatment. Funding is intended to help support studies that spearhead new research that co...

GrantWatch ID#: 162013

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Government, and Tribal Entities to Benefit Babies and Toddlers

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government and tribal entities for projects and programs benefitting babies and toddlers from prenatal to age 3. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171932

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, Libraries, and IHEs for Arts Activities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local governments, K-12 schools, libraries, and institutes of higher education for arts and cultural activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Eligible proposals include but are not limited to projects for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175134

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Job Training in Correctional Facilities

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for programs to reduce recidivism through education and job training for incarcerated individuals nearing their release dates. Applicants are advised that required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202804

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Clinical Psychological Research

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for clinical research related to psychological conditions and/or head trauma. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214968

Grants to USA Healthcare, Agencies, and Medical Schools to Improve Hemophilia Patient Care

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA healthcare institutions, agencies, medical and nursing schools, and professional organizations for projects to improve the care received by hemophilia patients. Funding is intended for projects that integrate shared decision-making t...

GrantWatch ID#: 221689

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Atopic Dermatitis Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for atopic dermatitis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230670

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Glaucoma Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International clinician-scientists and postdoctoral researchers for post-doctoral studies related to glaucoma treatment, prevention, and etiology. The purpose of the program is to provide support during the final stages of mentored ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230981

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research Studies Related to Aging and Health

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible post-secondary institutions, hospitals, and research facilities for research studies related to aging and health. The purpose of funding is to increase understanding of the impacts that biology, psychology, eco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231514

Grants to USA Qualifying IHEs for Campus Projects Addressing Climate Change

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying institutions of higher education for campus projects that address climate change. Funding is intended for projects that will reduce campus emissions, advance environmental justice, and prepare students to work in the clean ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231792

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Brain Health Research

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for brain health research. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before applying. Funding is intended for studying the spectrum of brain conditions and providing research that can be implemented in the near futur...

GrantWatch ID#: 232008

Contracts to Ohio Nonprofits, IHEs, Hospitals, and Agencies to Address Nicotine Usage

Deadline: 09/24/26

Contracts for services to Ohio nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, hospitals, and government agencies for initiatives to address nicotine usage at school districts. Funding is intended to contract entities that will work with school districts to update their po...

GrantWatch ID#: 232054

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Tennessee High School Students

Deadline: 09/24/26

Opportunity for Tennessee high school students to participate in a week-long educational leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 undergraduate college scholarship. Participating students will meet with high-level government officials, network w...

GrantWatch ID#: 232185

Grants to Canada Individuals at IHEs for Collaborative Humanities and Social Sciences Projects

Deadline: 11/16/26 Conference Date: 09/24/26

Grants to Canada individuals affiliated with qualifying IHEs for collaborative research in the humanities and social sciences. Funding is intended for new research projects by new or existing partnerships. Proposals may involve any disciplines, thematic areas, app...

GrantWatch ID#: 175842

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Defic...

Deadline: 02/12/27 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for research projects related to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Certain applicants are required to contact the...

GrantWatch ID#: 193008

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, organizations, IHEs, private companies, and Tribes in multiple states for habitat conservation and restoration projects in the funding source's service area. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 200773

Grants to Alabama Entities to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations, IHEs, development districts, Tribes, and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 204519

Grants to Connecticut Boards of Education, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Improve Educational ...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to Connecticut boards of education, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and nonsectarian organizations for activities to improve the educational outcomes for students. Funding is intended for activities including career and college preparation, academic...

GrantWatch ID#: 223372

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Purchase Eligible Scientific Equipment

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to purchase eligible scientific equipment. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance biomedical research spaces by modernizing their equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 224972

Grants to USA Agencies, School Districts, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, For-Profits, and Busine...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA government agencies, school districts, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, for-profits, and small businesses for international collaborative health research projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Research focus should...

GrantWatch ID#: 227287

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Disorder Research

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for substance use disorder research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230165

Grants to USA Entities to Provide Mentored Research Experiences

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to provide mentored research experiences. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the biomedic...

GrantWatch ID#: 230173

Grants to USA Entities for Mentorship Activities in Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for mentorship activities in research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to strengthen the b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230174

Grants to USA Entities for Course and Curriculum Development for Research Education

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for course and curriculum development for research education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 230175

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research on...

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for research on the topic of cancer metastasis. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 230182

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Manage Noxious Weeds

Deadline: 09/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 231609

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Environmental Protection Studies

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, or businesses for environmental protection studies. The purpose of funding is to advance understanding of pollution mitigation strategies to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232045

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Washington High School Students

Deadline: 09/25/26

Opportunity for Washington high school students to participate in a week-long educational leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 undergraduate college scholarship. Participating youth will be instructed on the American political process and me...

GrantWatch ID#: 232196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects that Foster International Sch...

Deadline: 11/30/26 LOI Date: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects that foster international scholarship related to American art topics. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 166917

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Residents to Improve Community Relations

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, institutions, schools, and faith-based entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs related to the field of human relations. Eligible projects, activities, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171972

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Projects Related to Cybersecurity

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations for projects related to cybersecurity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research and education projects addressin...

GrantWatch ID#: 175790

Agreement to a USA Entity to Support Criminal History Records Improvement Programs

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit, for-profit, or institution of higher education to provide assistance and training to improve programs to improve criminal history records systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 206813
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