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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,792 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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1,792 grants found

Grants to USA Entities to Research How Children Interact with AI

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on how children interact with AI. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended specifically to explo...

GrantWatch ID#: 230286

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Develop AI Tools for Medical Uses

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to create a collaborative center to develop AI tools for use in medical settings. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 230664

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Test and Evaluate AI Tools for Healthcare

Deadline: 10/02/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit or for-profit organization, or agency to create a center to test and evaluate AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230666

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Entities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs for environmental enhancement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for planning, permitting, and design activities to improve water quality and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231448

Grant to a USA, Canada, and International Entity to Advance Decarbonization Modeling

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organization, IHE, institute, lab, or government agency to advance decarbonization modeling. Priority is given to collaborative proposals. The purpose of the program is to support projects that address key knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 231993

Grants to Colorado Entities for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Colorado LEAs, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and libraries for adult literacy programs. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve adult literacy services and adjacent workforce devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 232303

Grant to a New York Entity for a Model Long-Term Planning Program for I/DD Caregivers

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grant to a New York nonprofit or Tribal organization, IHE, or hospital to develop a model program to assist aging caregivers of individuals with disabilities with long-term planning. Nonprofit applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232572

Fellowships to Arkansas Individuals to Prepare Teachers for Teaching Positions

Deadline: 10/04/26

Fellowships to Arkansas individuals to enhance K-12 education across the state. Fellows will be placed in a paid teaching position and will receive stipends, as well as training and a teaching license. The purpose of this program is to recruit, train, license, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 177153

Leadership Program and Scholarships for Pennsylvania High School Students

Deadline: 10/04/26

Opportunity for Pennsylvania high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 scholarship for undergraduate study. Participating students will meet with high-level government officials, network with each other, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 232175

Grants to Maryland Entities for Projects to Develop the Equine Industry

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, associations, farms, educational institutions, and businesses for projects that develop the state's equine industry. Funding is intended to support educational, research, and promotio...

GrantWatch ID#: 175329

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Research Relate...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, agencies, and tribal entities for research related to healthcare delivery. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more to comp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204357

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Healt...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for health research on a broad range of topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scien...

GrantWatch ID#: 215144

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Long-...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 215602

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Agencies for Women's and Children's Health

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, academic institutions, faith-based entities, and healthcare facilities for programs that improve health outcomes for women and children. Applicants are required to view an informational webin...

GrantWatch ID#: 216202

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to accelerate the implementation of health interventions. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217703

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for the Research and Development of ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for the research and development of interventions related to sleep health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 218306

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Conduc...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct scientific health research that includes a clinical trial. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 218826

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Interventions Ad...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 221121

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on Diseases that Im...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research addressing disease among the Latino and Hispanic populations. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 221133

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators, IHEs, and Biotechnology Companies for ...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators, IHEs, and biotechnology companies to support research. Funding is intended to support the purchase of services and reagents from the funding source. Areas of focus for the current year include drug discoverie...

GrantWatch ID#: 221626

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Oral Health Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research on the link between oral health and general health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 230179

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for research in dental, oral, and craniofacial health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 230297

Leadership Program and Scholarships for South Carolina High School Students

Deadline: 10/05/26

Opportunity for South Carolina high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Applicants must be nominated by their school prior to submitting an application. Participating students will me...

GrantWatch ID#: 232179

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Water Sector Workforce Develo...

Deadline: 10/05/26

Cooperative agreements to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and agencies for workforce development projects in the water and wastewater industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for appren...

GrantWatch ID#: 232342

Grant to a Florida Nonprofit or IHE For Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grant of $50,000 to a Florida nonprofit organization or academic institution for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that address the root causes of community challenges and create lasting, systems-level change. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 232465

Scholarships to Canada and International Individuals for Postgraduate Studies in the UK

Deadline: 10/06/26

Scholarships to Canada and International individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree to pursue studies toward a Master's degree at a UK university. This scholarship program is intended to assist rising leaders from around the world in developing profess...

GrantWatch ID#: 175165

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Programs to Track Dementia Patients

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, law enforcement and public safety agencies, healthcare agencies, and Tribal governments to protect individuals with dementia. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 186761

Grants to USA College Graduates, Professionals, and Graduate Students for International Study,...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA college graduates, young professionals, and graduate students for international exchange programs. Funding is intended to provide students with opportunities for research, study, and teaching in a wide range of disciplines. Program opportunities incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 186910

Grants to Minnesota Health Professionals to Repay Education Loans

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to Minnesota health professionals in eligible fields to repay education loans. Funding is intended to assist licensed individuals who currently provide direct care to patients. Grantees must work in eligible locations or facilities for two or three years, d...

GrantWatch ID#: 193165

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educational and Nonprofit Institutes to Advance Knowl...

Deadline: 02/17/27 LOI Date: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational and nonprofit institutes, research centers, and national laboratories to advance knowledge about solar radiation. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 208694

Grants to California Nonprofit Organizations andResearchers Affiliated with Universities for R...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and researchers affiliated with universities for research projects related to democracy and governance in eligible regions. Funding is intended for studies that utilize data to develop evidence-based solutions. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217131

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Projects

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions in eligible regions for community projects. Funding is intended for capital projects that create or improve community gathering spaces that are free and open...

GrantWatch ID#: 222149

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal and Community Organizations ...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, government entities, and Tribal and community organizations for neurotechnology development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 227840

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Develo...

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop theories and tools to help understand brain function. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 227844

Opportunity for USA Students, Recent Graduates, and Young Professionals to Study Abroad

Deadline: 10/06/26

Opportunity for USA graduate students, recent college graduates, and young professionals to study abroad in France. The program is intended for applicants in the arts, humanities, social sciences, life sciences, and hard sciences. Applicants may seek affiliation w...

GrantWatch ID#: 231980

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and IHEs for Mathematical Analysis Research

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, and IHEs for mathematical analysis research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research related to functional analysis, operator theory, cal...

GrantWatch ID#: 232274

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26 Conference Date: 10/06/26

Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and general operating support within the focus areas of community services, health, education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177905

Grants to Ohio Non-Profits, Schools, and IHEs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, academic institutions, and schools for programs that address drug abuse and behavioral health problems in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote social conne...

GrantWatch ID#: 133830

Opportunity for Missouri Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/07/26

Opportunity for Missouri youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to...

GrantWatch ID#: 232140

Grants to New Jersey IHEs and Training Providers for Workforce Development in High-Demand Sect...

Deadline: 11/18/26 Conference Date: 10/07/26 LOI Date: 10/14/26

Grants to New Jersey post-secondary educational institutions, career schools, and training providers to help dislocated and displaced workers find employment. Applicants must complete required registrations, contact program staff, submit a Letter of Interest, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183971

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Boating Safety Programs

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 10/07/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, local agencies, and IHEs for boating safety educational programs. Funding is intended to support programs that provide training and education that will improve public understanding of boating laws, water and weather co...

GrantWatch ID#: 187227

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Physicians to Create Cancer Research Programs

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career oncological faculty members at an academic medical institution to create an independent clinical cancer research program. Funding is intended to provide the grantee with the opportunity to devote time to a clin...

GrantWatch ID#: 174441

Awards to USA and Canada Early-Career Faculty Members for Parkinson's Research Projects

Deadline: 03/02/27 LOI Date: 10/08/26

Awards to USA and Canada early-career faculty members to conduct Parkinson's disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for research studies that directly impact the understanding or...

GrantWatch ID#: 186990

Fellowships to USA Doctoral Candidates for a Professional Development Program in Education

Deadline: 10/08/26

Fellowships to USA doctoral candidates for a professional development program in education. Funding is intended for early career researchers pursuing research to improve the formal and informal education field. The fellowship includes retreats, networking, writing...

GrantWatch ID#: 198577

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Mentored Research Experiences fo...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to enable established researchers to have mentored research experiences that do not include clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 224985

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Established Researchers to Condu...

Deadline: 10/08/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for established researchers to conduct mentored clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 225019

Competition for USA Students in IHEs for Early Stage Business Ideas

Deadline: 10/08/26

Opportunity for USA and territories students enrolled in colleges, universities, and trade schools to participate in a competition for early-stage business ideas. The purpose of the competition is to spotlight the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators in...

GrantWatch ID#: 232253

Grants to Canada and International Researchers to Address Global Concerns

Deadline: 12/03/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Grants to Canada and International researchers in eligible regions affiliated with post-secondary institutions or Indigenous nonprofit organizations to address global concerns. Funding is intended for individual research by Canadians as well as collaborative resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 221579

Award to a Massachusetts College Student for a Humanitarian Project

Deadline: 12/04/26 Conference Date: 10/08/26

Award of $70,000 to a Massachusetts graduating college student for a humanitarian project. Funding is intended to support student-led domestic or international initiatives that address social challenges and advance global human welfare through innovative solutions...

GrantWatch ID#: 231216

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Charitable Activities that Benefit Youth

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that make a positive community impact, with preference given to applicants providing services for local youth. Past funded proposals have included iniatives in the areas of literacy, education, hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 164175
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