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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,808 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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1,808 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Hematological Disease Research

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for research related to hematological diseases. Funding is intended to support young researchers who are advancing scientific understanding of blood cancer. Eligible applicants have received a doctoral degree in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211708

Grants to Canada Master's and PhD Students and Postdoctoral Candidates for a Summer Training P...

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to Canada Master's and PhD students and postdoctoral candidates to participate in a summer training program. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to offset the cost of travel...

GrantWatch ID#: 232560

Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Louisiana nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 177238

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177241

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Conferences and Events

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings, conferences, and events emphasizing the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must register on the online portal before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 185084

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and IHEs to Host Life Science and Biotechnology Events

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and academic institutions to host meetings related to the life sciences and biotechnology. Applicants must complete the required registration process before applying. Funding is intended for events t...

GrantWatch ID#: 185085

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

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International post-doctoral medical researchers at research institutions to support the establishment of research programs investigating ataxia. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 197424

Fellowships to USA MD and PhD Students to Promote Career Growth and Diversity in Research

Deadline: 03/01/27 LOI Date: 11/18/26

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA MD and PhD students to promote career growth in the field of ataxia research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and create an online account prior to submitting a full proposal. Eligible applicants are from underrepresented po...

GrantWatch ID#: 204541

Grants to Texas IHEs, Agencies, and Research Institutions For Clinical Oncology Research

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas academic institutions, government agencies, and research institutes to promote clinical oncology research. Funding is intended to train mid-career clinical researchers and enhance their research skills in these fields. Grants will enable them to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 210936

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Schools for Community and Educational Projects

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for community benefit activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs or equipment purchases to facilitate a community proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 225950

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits for Innovative Cancer Research

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote innovative cancer research projects or support previously funded lines of investigation. Funding is intended to generate foundational data for future peer-reviewed applications and to offer gap fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232384

Grants to Texas Institutions and Organizations to Promote Clinical Trial Networks

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas institutions, organizations, and physician groups to manage a network of cancer care facilities that lack access to clinical trials. Funding is intended to provide access to phase 2 and phase 3 trials and to share a Web-based clinical trial managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 232385

Grants to Texas Research Institutions to Develop and Improve Research Facilities

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas research institutions to develop and improve facilities that will support and enhance scientifically meritorious cancer research projects. Funding is intended to support facilities that will serve cancer researchers at multiple Texas research insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 232386

Grants to Texas IHEs for Research Training Programs

Deadline: 11/18/26

Grants to Texas academic institutions for training programs that promote workforce development in cancer research. Funding is intended to expand the skills and expertise of predoctoral trainees, postdoctoral fellows, and clinical fellows to advance the next genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 232387

Grants to USA Medical Researchers for Student Loan Repayment

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA researchers for student loan repayment. Funding is intended to support medical researchers who have outstanding loans equivalent to 20% or more of their current salary. Current subcategories support clinical researchers and pediatric...

GrantWatch ID#: 231984

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Educators to Enhance Nephrology Education

Deadline: 11/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educators for projects to enhance nephrology education and teaching. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that address current gaps such as curricular reform, evaluation of new assessment tools, innovations and...

GrantWatch ID#: 232333

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Humanities Studies

Deadline: 11/20/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars to pursue humanities studies at an Illinois institute. Funding is intended to facilitate research and encourage participation in onsite scholarly endeavors for an extended period of time. Several categories of...

GrantWatch ID#: 198318

Grants to Texas Institutions, Health Centers, and Hospitals to Hire Cancer Researchers

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and public institutions, health care systems, hospitals, and health centers for projects to recruit clinical cancer trial investigators to rural and underserved areas. The purpose of the grant program is to expand or establish clinical ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 223278

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Human...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars for Research in the Historical Hum...

Deadline: 11/20/26

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars to pursue research projects in a wide range of topics related to the field of historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. For scholarship pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225799

Grants to Canada Institutions for Doctoral Students to Complete Research Projects

Deadline: 11/23/26

Grants to Canada institutions for doctoral students to complete research projects. Funding is intended to support the next generation of researchers and to provide them with training experiences that will boost their future careers. Research areas can include heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 231401

Jewish Studies Seminar for USA, Canada, and International PhD Students

Deadline: 11/23/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International PhD students to participate in a seminar related to Jewish studies. In addition to receiving a stipend of $10,000 in research support, selected participants will benefit from peer networking, individualized tutoring s...

GrantWatch ID#: 232565

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits to Improve Mathematical Sciences Training

Deadline: 11/24/26

Grants to USA IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations to improve training for those entering the mathematical sciences workforce. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase the number of...

GrantWatch ID#: 232287

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Veterinary Students for Research Projects

Deadline: 11/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International veterinary students at an accredited institution for research projects that promote the health and welfare of animals. Applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 182520

Grants to USA Researchers for Gravitational Physics Research Projects

Deadline: 11/25/26

Grants to USA and territories researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and Tribes for research projects related to gravitational physics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 229249

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Students and Emerging Artists for Career Developm...

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198351

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Photography Students from Selected IHEs

Deadline: 11/27/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International photography students to participate in a photography competition. The competition is open to individuals aged from 18 to 30 years old who are attending a photography program. Students are required to submit five to te...

GrantWatch ID#: 215512

Grants to British Columbia Research Trainees to Travel to National or International Meetings

Deadline: 11/27/26

Grants of $1,000 to British Columbia full-time research trainees for travel to national or international meetings. Funding is intended to support research projects, as well as the research group that the trainee will represent at the meeting, which focus on women...

GrantWatch ID#: 226441

Grants to New York Nonprofits, IHEs, Businesses, and Informal Organizations for Literary Event...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations for literary events such as workshops and readings in eligible locations. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164347

Grants to Missouri Schools and IHEs for Reading Services for Students Who Are Legally Blind

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Missouri public school districts, special school districts, IHEs, and technical and professional schools for reading services to assist students who are legally blind. Funding is intended to reimburse schools for employing a qualified individual to read ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175675

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Innovative Projects Related to Dental Health

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for innovative projects related to dental health. Funding may be used as seed funding to launch new oral health pilot projects with strong potential for long-term sustainability and scalability. The purpose of fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187968

Grants to Michigan Students Pursuing Advanced Degrees for Projects that Improve Health Care

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Michigan students pursuing advanced degrees for research studies to improve health care throughout the state. Funding is intended to support activities that show a direct impact on health and health care. Previous grants within this progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188889

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Address Co...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that respond to community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 198750

Fellowships to Israel Ph.D. Graduates to Conduct Research Studies in the United States

Deadline: 11/30/26

Fellowships of $60,000 to Israel recent Ph.D. graduates to conduct research studies at a qualifying IHE or research institute in the United States. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist researchers in all fields of study exce...

GrantWatch ID#: 199444

Scholarships to Nova Scotia Students at IHEs for Workforce Readiness Programs in the Agricultu...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Scholarships of up to $1,500 to Nova Scotia students at academic institutions for workforce readiness programs related to the agricultural industry. Funding is intended to support programs that help students at accredited postsecondary institutions acquire the nec...

GrantWatch ID#: 206624

Grants to Kansas IHE Students in Eligible Counties to Support Educational Expenses

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Kansas undergraduate students in eligible counties to support expenses associated with attendance at accredited post-secondary educational institutions. Funding is intended to assist with costs incurred for books, fees, and tuition. Students may be of an...

GrantWatch ID#: 214711

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Organizations for High-Impact Progra...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia organizations for high-impact programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that will create a difference in areas facing socio-economic challenges, and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 215884

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Programs Related to Health, Education, and Human Services

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, including public health agencies, educational institutions, and social services organizations, for programs that benefit residents across the state. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of...

GrantWatch ID#: 220352

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for a wide range of charitable activities. Applicants must complete the required registration and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include arts and culture, community, housing, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 220883

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Related to Cystic Fibrosis

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit or academic institutions for research studies related to Cystic Fibrosis. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. The purpose of fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229316

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Churches, and Agencies to Benefit the C...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, churches, government entities, and public entities for projects and programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is available for a variety of fields of interest, including agric...

GrantWatch ID#: 229847

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Low-Income Populations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit low-income residents. Funding is intended to support proposals in the focus areas of education, healthcare, economic independence, and cultural activities. Priority...

GrantWatch ID#: 150806

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies in eligible communities for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of arts and culture, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173782

Grants to Michigan Jewish Youth to Offset Expenses Related to Attending a Program in Israel

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Michigan Jewish teenagers and young adults in eligible locations to offset expenses related to attending an impactful program in Israel. Funding may be used towards a range of programs, including but not limited to educational and volunteer opportunities...

GrantWatch ID#: 173905

Grants to Alberta Nonprofits, Churches, Library Boards, and IHEs for Public Arts Presentations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, churches, library boards, Indian bands, Metis settlements, IHEs, and agricultural societies for public presentations by professional artists. New applicants must register online at least five business days prior to the de...

GrantWatch ID#: 174990

Grants to Wisconsin Math Teachers and Districts to Promote Career Development

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Wisconsin teachers, districts, and groups to enhance mathematics education practices. Funding is intended to enable educators to attend workshops, conferences, and courses. The goal of the program is to encourage professional development ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176879

Grants to New Mexico Jewish High School and College Students for Educational Trips to Israel

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to New Mexico Jewish high school and college students for financial assistance to participate in educational trips to Israel. Funding is intended to help students attend trips that enhance their Jewish identity. Preference will be given to applicants going ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178432

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Candidates for Scholarly Work in Social Policy

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants and additional funding opportunities to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates to support scholarship in the field of social policy. Grants will be awarded on the basis of merit and funding is unrestricted; awardees may use the grant on their project...

GrantWatch ID#: 183892

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research Related to East Asia

Deadline: 12/01/26

Fellowships of $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates and post-doctoral scholars for research related to East Asian studies. Funding is intended to support research in the history of technology and science in modern East Asia, primarily from...

GrantWatch ID#: 184573
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