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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,835 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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1,835 grants found

Grants to Michigan Researchers for Studies Related to Craft Beverages

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants to Michigan principal investigators at nonprofit and for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and trade organizations for research related to craft beverages. Eligible projects are related to the following research priorities: agricultural products ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210534

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies for Education Related to Craft Beverages

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for educational programs to benefit the craft beverage industry. Funding is intended for educational projects and to support Michigan growers, craft bever...

GrantWatch ID#: 224350

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, CBOs, government agencies, and educational institutions for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia nonprofit and education organizations for programs that benefit children ages 5-18 in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 228947

Opportunity for Kansas Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Kansas youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions th...

GrantWatch ID#: 232119

Opportunity for Louisiana High School Students to Join an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Louisiana 11th and 12th grade students to join an educational program. Students will join a week-long program in the spring and receive a scholarship of $12,500 toward their undergraduate degree. The goal of the program is to allow talented youth t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232121

Opportunity for Maine Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Maine youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions the...

GrantWatch ID#: 232122

Opportunity for Maryland Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Maryland youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232124

Opportunity for Minnesota Youth to Join a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 10/09/26

Opportunity for Minnesota youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions...

GrantWatch ID#: 232138

Grants to Georgia Agencies, IHEs, and School Systems for Water Management Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia agencies, local authorities, councils, commissions, IHEs, and school systems to plan, develop, and manage the optimum use of water resources. Applicants are required to contact the relevant Regional Water Planning Council(s) prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186786

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Promote Oral Health and Education

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for programs that promote oral health and advance dental education. Funding is intended to improve the accessibility of dental care for underserved populations. Grants ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 158313

Grants to Oklahoma IHE Faculty Members for Scientific Research Collaboration

Deadline: 10/12/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oklahoma IHE faculty members for costs related to science-focused research and travel to the funding source's facilities. Funding is intended to support collaborations and partnerships that promote scientific research. Eligible use of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 175158

Grants to New Hampshire Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New Hampshire 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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175504

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Connecticut 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, s...

GrantWatch ID#: 181991

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Delaware 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#: 181992

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Maine 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, supplie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181996

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Massachusetts 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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181998

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Pennsylvania 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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182008

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Rhode Island 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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182009

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

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to Vermont 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, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 182012

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to West Virginia 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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 182015

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Related to Shooting Sports

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York 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#: 182022

Leadership Program and Scholarships for New York High School Students

Deadline: 10/14/26

Opportunity for New York 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#: 232165

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofits, CBOs, government agencies, schools, and IHEs to address local needs and strengthen community connections in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the educational, economic, environmental, and cultural qual...

GrantWatch ID#: 143418

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Benefit Local Children

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government entities for projects to address disparities facing children in eligible counties. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, health and wellness, and ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 149530

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved Communit...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities and address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives and projects that support residents in the focus areas of capacity building, econ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161606

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based organizations, and educational institutions for tree planting projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote environmental awareness by engaging county cit...

GrantWatch ID#: 166280

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to Canada Universities for Research and Technology Development Infrastructure

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Canada universities and degree-granting institutions to provide researchers with the infrastructure to conduct research and technology development projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 173512

Grants to Manitoba Registered Charities to Promote the Wellbeing and Advancement of Women

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Manitoba registered charities for activities benefiting women within the Province. Funding is intended to support services and projects in the areas of education, healthy living, social services, citizen engagement and volunteerism, organizational capaci...

GrantWatch ID#: 175435

Grants to Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Youth Education and Career Readiness

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to to $50,000 to Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to support educational engagement and career readiness and pav...

GrantWatch ID#: 176244

Grants to Kentucky Women for Education, Training, and Career Development

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky women for educational and training opportunities that will prepare them to succeed in future careers. Funding is intended to foster greater self-sufficiency, equity, and advancement for women pursuing or planning a career in the state's workforc...

GrantWatch ID#: 178862

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents and Communities

Deadline: 12/01/26 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents and communities. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects and initiatives that drive growth, innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178913

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of human services, community development, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179718

Grants to Nova Scotia Nonprofits, Groups, Galleries, and Publishers for Arts Projects and Prof...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Nova Scotia nonprofit organizations, artist groups, university art galleries, and publishers for the creation and presentation of new works, the commissioning of artwork, and professional development activities. Eligible expenses include venue and equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 180277

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Address Critical Community Needs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, universities, and faith-based entities in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 180635

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Institutions for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that benefit local residents and youth. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, youth, culture and history, health care, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 185974

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Programs that Address Mental Health and ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to support people with mental health or substance abuse challenges. New applicants must register online prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to allow individuals to access...

GrantWatch ID#: 190265

Grants to Colorado Health-Based Facilities, IHEs, and Tribal Entities for Workforce Expansion ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Colorado health education facilities, community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, tribal entities, dental clinics, and other health centers to promote diversity and workforce development. Applicants are required to register in the gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 209625

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218493

Opportunity for North Carolina IHEs to Register for a Federal Workforce Grant Program

Deadline: 10/15/26

Opportunity for North Carolina post-secondary education institutions, apprenticeship programs, and other workforce development entities to be recognized as eligible programs for students to receive Federal grants. This program is intended to confirm institutional ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230520

Grants to Utah IHEs for Artificial Intelligence Projects That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Utah institutions of higher education for innovative projects that use artificial intelligence to improve the lives of state residents. Funding is intended for projects with a vision of how Utah will be different in five years — healthier, safer, more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231738

Grants to Minnesota Residency Programs for Medical Training Opportunities

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to Minnesota residency programs and sponsors to expand residencies and training opportunities for physicians. Funding is intended for new primary care residency programs or to train residents in newly created residency positions within existing programs. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 161880

Grants to West Virginia IHEs for STEM Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to West Virginia colleges and universities to provide research opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing studies in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Funding is intended to support small research s...

GrantWatch ID#: 187002

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Youth Natural Resources Management Experiences

Deadline: 10/16/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to give youth experience in natural resources management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230146

Opportunity for Nebraska Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 10/16/26

Opportunity for Nebraska youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232144

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to Ohio Libraries to Improve and Expand Services

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio public, school, and academic libraries to improve and expand services. Funding is intended to allow libraries to enhance and enrich programs and services to address the needs of their communities. This grant provides federal funds t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216711

Leadership Program and Scholarships for North Dakota High School Students

Deadline: 10/18/26

Opportunity for North Dakota high school students to participate in a leadership program in Washington, DC, and receive a $12,500 college scholarship. Participating students will network with their peers, meet with high-level government officials, and attend a rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 232170
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