Explore 1,828 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.
Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education in multiple states and territories to build institutional capacity to conduct basic science and engineering research. Applicants must submit preliminary applications and complete the required registrations before appl...
Fellowships of up to $50,000 to individuals at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to conduct research related to the humanities, education, and social sciences. Funding is intended to create conditions for su...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs and veterinary schools for research projects related to sustainable agriculture that are conducted in eligible states. Funding is intended to support projects supervised by a faculty advisor that address the...
Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit, faith-based, or community organization, or post-secondary institution for workforce development programming. Funding is intended to benefit District residents who are experiencing barriers to employment. The purpose of the prog...
Contract for services to a Washington, DC nonprofit organization, for-profit, IHE, or faith-based organization for programs to provide youth with educational and career exploration activities. Applicants can apply to provide activities during the summer. The progr...
Grant to a Washington, DC nonprofit, for-profit, faith-based, or community organization, or post-secondary institution for workforce development programming. Funding is intended to benefit District residents who are experiencing multiple barriers to obtaining perm...
Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to teaching staff at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to design and plan research projects. Funding is intended to complete exploratory research, advance an exist...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington, DC nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and universities for youth-run projects related to climate action and sustainability. Funding is intended for projects designed and implemented by local youth. Projects will focus on t...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for programs that promote sustainable agriculture. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, ...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies who work with farmers and service providers in multiple states for educational projects to promote agricultural sustainability. Projects must take place within the...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and for-profit entities who work with farmers and in food systems in multiple states for research projects to improve practices in agriculture. Projects must take place within the N...
Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies in multiple states for projects that strengthen farming communities. Projects must take place within the Northeast region, which includes Connecticut, D...
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...
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...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...
Grants to Massachusetts and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include humanitarian services, education, neglected and abused children, health care and medical re...
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,...
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...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...
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...
Grant of $2,500 to a USA or Canada faculty member at a qualifying IHE to produce a media project. Funding is intended to support work that is in progress or still in the concept phase. Eligible projects include news stories, documentaries, multimedia projects, or ...
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the focus areas of economic justice, community safety, representative democracy, and youth education and leadership. Applicants must contact program staff to initiate the application. Pr...
Grants to USA and territories Historically Black Colleges and Universities in eligible states to increase capacity to pursue scientific research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and must ensure that required registrations are completed prior to ...
Grants to USA public charities, government agencies, and schools in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Priority is given to proposals in the areas of education, environmental stewardship, arts and culture, a...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and Washington, DC researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and research institutions for projects in the field of coastal and marine sciences in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the Grant...
Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Puerto Rico fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible regions to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government entities, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, schools and IHEs in eligible states and provinces for programs that support local active members of the U.S. military, military vete...
Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA nonprofit organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and government entities in eligible states for services that have a significant and discernible impact on their local communities. Funding is intended to support regional ...
In-kind donations of transportation freight services and equipment to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, schools, and IHEs in multiple states in which the funding source has a business presence. This program provides participants ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to assist at-risk, underprivileged, or marginalized students with college entrance exams and career readiness. Funding is intended to support efforts to close the...
Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, re...
Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...
Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...
Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend an...
Grants to USA medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs to recognize and promote excellent nutrition education. Funding is intended to identify existing nutrition training programs and to develop new curricula that can be shared and used to train me...
Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...
Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for early-career research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applyi...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for high-impact Parkinson's Disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for mentorship opportunities for early-career kidney cancer researchers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to subm...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative kidney cancer research ideas. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. F...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and research institutions to improve Navy electrical systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...
Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...
Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for d...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to improve Navy communications interoperability. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purp...
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