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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,824 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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1,824 grants found

Scholarships to Illinois Individuals to Pursue a Degree in Early Childhood Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Illinois individuals to pursue a degree in early childhood education. Funding is intended to increase the number of qualified early childhood educators in the state by offering tuition assistance. Awardees are expected to work in early childhood ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 231769

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and School Journalism Programs to Enhance Access to Reliable News

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit news organizations, IHE and high school journalism programs, and collaborative news initiatives to enhance access to reliable information and news in eligible regions. Funding is intended for salaries, fees, equipment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231827

Grants to New Hampshire Educators and Researchers for Projects on Marine and Coastal Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to New Hampshire PreK-12 educators and researchers and other individuals affiliated with IHEs and nonprofits for research and other projects related to marine and coastal systems. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231941

Grants to New York Medical Schools to Promote Translational Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York medical schools to promote translational research. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to attract outstanding researchers by upgrading research facilities...

GrantWatch ID#: 231985

Scholarships to Indiana Business and Nonprofit Owners for Educational Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to Indiana business and nonprofit owners in eligible regions for educational opportunities. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to business workshops, economic development courses, membership dues for professional organizations, and conferen...

GrantWatch ID#: 232128

Grants to Nunavut Nonprofits and Student Researchers for Archaeological and Paleontological Re...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nunavut nonprofit organizations and student researchers for archaeological and paleontological research. Funding is intended to help researchers engage local field assistants, share findings with Nunavut communities, preserve collections,...

GrantWatch ID#: 232156

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities on behalf of individual scientists for atmospheric science research projects. Funding is intended to support foundational research to better understand Earth's atmosp...

GrantWatch ID#: 232200

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemical Catalysis Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for scientific research projects related to chemical catalytic processes. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before a...

GrantWatch ID#: 232205

Grants to USA Researchers for Criminal Justice Causal Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA early career researchers affiliated with IHEs for or causal research on community safety and criminal justice policies, practices, and interventions. Funding is intended for rigorous studies that use strong causal research designs to evaluate policie...

GrantWatch ID#: 232392

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Researchers for Medical Research Involving Patient Input

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador researchers affiliated with IHEs or health institutions for medical research involving patient input. The purpose of funding is to expand laboratory- and community-based research in an attempt to further understanding of the soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 232393

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and IHEs for Research on Health Risks in Agriculture

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations and IHEs for research on emerging health risks in the agriculture and forestry industries. Funding is intended to address agricultural workforce priorities such as climate change, infectious diseases, labor shortages, men...

GrantWatch ID#: 232411

Grants to Prince Edward Island Individuals to Assist with IHE Student Loan Repayments

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island individuals to provide financial assistance for the repayment of postsecondary student loans. Funding is intended to mitigate the financial difficulty experienced by students in pursuit of higher education. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 232438

Grants to Prince Edward Island Healthcare Professions Students for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Prince Edward Island qualifying students at IHEs for financial assistance. The purpose of the program is to assist residents who are pursuing eligible healthcare programs at Canadian colleges and universities. Eligible applicants are those who will remai...

GrantWatch ID#: 232439

Opportunity for Prince Edward Island Residents to Participate in an Employment Program

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Prince Edward Island qualifying individuals to participate in an employment support program. Applicants must meet with a case manager prior to applying. Eligible applicants are unemployed local residents who are attending full-time, post-secondary ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232441

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Earth Science Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities on behalf of individual scientists for Earth science research projects. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on one or more disciplines in the Earth sci...

GrantWatch ID#: 232459

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Ocean Science Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities on behalf of individual scientists for ocean science research projects. Funding is intended to support studies that promote the understanding of oceans and Great Lake...

GrantWatch ID#: 232460

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemistry Imaging and Measurement Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for scientific research projects related to chemical imaging and chemically relevant measurements. Applicants are advised that the required registrations m...

GrantWatch ID#: 232542

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemistry Properties, Function, and Mechanisms ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for scientific research projects related to chemical properties, function, and mechanisms. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be c...

GrantWatch ID#: 232543

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemical Dynamics and Structure Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for scientific research projects related to chemical dynamics and structure. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed befor...

GrantWatch ID#: 232544

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemical Synthesis Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for fundamental scientific research projects related to chemical synthesis. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before...

GrantWatch ID#: 232545

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemistry Research Related to Complex Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for chemistry research projects related to complex systems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 232546

Grants to USA Entities for Chemical Computational Methods, Models, and Theory Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for research projects related to chemical computational methods, models, and theory. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 232547

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Chemistry Research on Life Processes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for chemistry research projects related to life processes. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 232548

Grants to USA Entities for Nanochemistry, Supramolecular, and Macromolecular Chemistry Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational and research organizations, and Tribes for chemistry research projects related to nanochemistry, supramolecular, and macromolecular structures. Applicants are advised that the required registrat...

GrantWatch ID#: 232549
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How to Find & Apply for College & University Grants in Your Area

Securing institutional grant funding starts with identifying opportunities that match your college or university's facility, research, or program needs. Use the GrantWatch directory filters above to narrow your search by category, funding source, and deadline, covering campus infrastructure, research facilities, faculty support, and academic programs. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development. Team members within the same GrantWatch ecosystem can be added as seats on the Grant Funding Pipeline at no extra cost, and multiple user licenses are available for large institutions.

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What types of grants are available for colleges and universities?

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.

Do community colleges and trade schools qualify, or only universities?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Many grants are open to community colleges, trade schools, and universities alike, while others are restricted to a specific type of institution. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm eligibility.

Can multiple team members at my institution collaborate on GrantWatch?

Yes. Team members within the same GrantWatch ecosystem can be added as seats on the Grant Funding Pipeline at no extra cost, allowing departments, grant offices, and research teams to collaborate on shared opportunities. GrantWatch also offers multiple user licenses for large institutions with broader collaboration needs.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

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