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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,774 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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1,774 grants found

Fellowships to USA and Israel Scholars and Ph.D. Candidates for Archaeology Research in Greece

Deadline: 02/15/27

Fellowships to USA and Israel early-career scholars and Ph.D. candidates for research projects in Greece. The purpose of the programs is to provide scholars with an opportunity to pursue full-time studies in archaeology. Fellows will receive a stipend, room and bo...

GrantWatch ID#: 211911

Grants to USA Anesthesiologists for Research Projects Related to Educational Methods in Anesth...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to USA anesthesiologists for research projects related to educational methods in anesthesiology. The purpose of the program is to advance the knowledge and careers of anesthesiologists who are focused on improving educational techniques and methods. The gra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215776

Fellowships to USA Anesthesiology Students for Research Development

Deadline: 02/15/27

Fellowships of $75,000 per year to USA physicians training in anesthesiology for research development. The purpose of the fellowship program is to provide fellows and residents with training in scientific methods and research techniques. Research areas include: ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 215777

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and IHEs in Eligible Counties for Projects to...

Deadline: 04/15/27 LOI Date: 02/15/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, and institutions of higher education in eligible counties for projects to benefit the community. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support init...

GrantWatch ID#: 218494

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Forest Improvement Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, schools, neighborhood and business associations, academic institutions, and government agencies to promote the health, growth, and sustainability of urban and community forests. Funding is intended to support tree replan...

GrantWatch ID#: 222289

Scholarships to USA Undergraduate Students for Studies in Advertising, Marketing, and PR

Deadline: 02/15/27

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA undergraduate students at a qualifying IHE to support studies related to marketing, advertising, and public relations. In addition to receiving funding, successful applicants will participate in a trip that includes career development...

GrantWatch ID#: 222581

Scholarships to USA Graduate Students for Studies in Advertising, PR, and Marketing

Deadline: 02/15/27

Scholarships to USA graduate students at IHEs to pursue studies in marketing, advertising, or public relations. Successful applicants will receive funding and participate in career development workshops and activities. Full-time Master’s degree students with a m...

GrantWatch ID#: 222631

Scholarships to USA Undergraduates and Graduates for Studies in Healthcare Communications

Deadline: 02/15/27

Scholarships to USA undergraduate and graduate students attending a four-year IHE for studies related to marketing and communications in the healthcare industry. Successful applicants will receive scholarship funding and attend a career development program. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 222632

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Projects

Deadline: 04/05/27 Conference Date: 02/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and schools in eligible areas for innovative arts projects. Funding is intended to support projects that are open to broad segments of the population and directly benefit loc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180397

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Provide Research Experiences to S...

Deadline: 03/17/27 LOI Date: 02/17/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to provide research experiences to students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to encourage people to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Productions and Presentations in the Field of Architecture

Deadline: 02/25/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for productions and presentations that focus on the field of architecture. Funding may be used for projects including public programs, new media projects, publications, films, and exhibitions. Grant funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 177777

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Support Early-Career Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/26/27

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies to support early-career researchers studying specific topics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

Grants to Missouri Public and School Libraries for Literacy Programming for All Ages

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Missouri public, school, and academic libraries for new or expanded programs for people of all ages. Funding is intended for activities that improve literacy in local communities with an emphasis on underserved populations. Grants may also be used for st...

GrantWatch ID#: 184918

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Faith-Based Organizations, IHEs, and Agencies for Public A...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and faith-based organizations, IHEs, agencies, senior centers, and cultural centers in eligible locations for public arts and cultural programming. Funding is intended to support public music concerts held between the months of June...

GrantWatch ID#: 186432

Scholarship to a USA Undergraduate or Graduate Student to Recognize Social Justice Contributio...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Scholarship of $2,000 to a USA undergraduate or graduate student to recognize outstanding contributions to community outreach and social justice. This year's focus is around challenges regularly faced by people with disabilities, and strategies for addressing thes...

GrantWatch ID#: 217910

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Community Projects and Self-Fulfillment Ef...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for community benefit projects and higher education. Funding is intended to support capital maintenance projects, education and training, program expansion, and sci...

GrantWatch ID#: 218781

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services Programs ...

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for capacity building, scholarships to allow children of low-income families to continue on to higher education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220226

Grants to California Nonprofits for Health and Human Services Programs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of up to $30,000 to California nonprofit organizations for health and human services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable programs. Grant applications will be accepted at any time but will only be reviewed once per year. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 220333

Grants to British Columbia Individuals for Higher Education in the Health Field

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of $2,500 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to pursue a career in medical science or healthcare-related fields. Funding is intended to support individuals committed to enhancing health and wellness and who are actively enrolled in a reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 226665

Grants to British Columbia Individuals to Promote Professional Development

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants of $5,000 to British Columbia individuals in eligible locations to pursue higher education in the fields of nursing and welding. Funding is intended to promote professional development and help individuals who work hard, care deeply, and want to give back t...

GrantWatch ID#: 226666

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is provided for programs in a wide range of interests, including education, health, arts, assistance to needy children and adults...

GrantWatch ID#: 146899

Grants to California Nonprofits and Schools to Help Students Succeed in College

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and public and private schools in eligible communities to help students prepare for and graduate from college. Funding is intended for educational projects and programs that benefit K-12 students. Activities must take p...

GrantWatch ID#: 150488

Grants to Delaware Nonprofits for Arts Activities

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations including libraries, civic groups, universities, and colleges for arts programming and events. First-time applicants should contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 177769

Grants to Alaska Arts Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Schools, School Districts and Tribes for Art...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Alaska nonprofit arts organizations, IHEs, government agencies, schools, school districts, and Tribes for organizational support. New applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 177863

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Innovative Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects that incorporate innovation and experimentation. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that engage partic...

GrantWatch ID#: 178192

Grants to USA Individuals to Research Native American History

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA individuals to conduct research on Indigenous peoples of the continental United States and Canada. Preference will be given to younger researchers with a doctorate. Funding is intended for research in the areas of Native American ling...

GrantWatch ID#: 178514

Grants to Texas Arts Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Arts Programming

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions to support organizational operations and capacity-building efforts. Funding is intended to invest in statewide arts organizations and promote the creative economy of T...

GrantWatch ID#: 179146

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Research Studies and Career Development

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA engineers and scientists at IHEs for research support and professional development. Funding is intended to assist scholars at the associate professor rank (or equivalent) in significantly improving and advancing their research program and career path...

GrantWatch ID#: 204477

Grants to USA IHEs for Research Projects to Address Biological Issues Related to Mathematics

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research projects that address biological issues related to mathematics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to support innovative mathe...

GrantWatch ID#: 212623

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit and Welfare Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for for community benefit programs. Funding is intended to promote projects and services to benefit youth, elderly, disabled, homeless, and impoverished populations. Eligible focus areas include educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 220294

Scholarship to an Alberta Young Writer to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta young writer to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to recognize a talented writer and assist them in attaining their educational goals. A wide variety of literary genres are eligible, including fiction, poetry, graphic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225073

Scholarship to an Alberta Film or Video Arts Student to Pursue Their Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta film or video arts student to pursue their undergraduate studies. Funding is intended to assist an individual who has already shown strong talent in the video arts and who has clear goals. Individuals from diverse backgrounds ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 225074

Scholarship to an Alberta Dance Student to Offset Undergraduate Program Costs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta dance student to offset undergraduate program costs. This program is intended to support a talented young dancer as they pursue additional training in any genre of dance. The student must be enrolled in an eligible program in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 225076

Scholarship to an Alberta Visual Artist to Pursue Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta visual artist to pursue undergraduate studies. Eligible visual arts include sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and other materials. The awarded individual should show strong talent and potential and should have clear tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 225077

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Schools, and Tribes to Promote Safety on the R...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin government agencies, nonprofit organizations, public colleges, universities, and high schools, and tribal entities to prevent traffic-related injuries and deaths. Funding is intended to promote the use of car seats for children, expand overtime...

GrantWatch ID#: 226218

Grants to USA Institutions to Offer Scholarships to Attend Floral Design Programs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to USA institutions to offer scholarships to attend floral design programs. The purpose of the grant program is to support individuals with financial need who want to pursue careers in the floral design and retail sectors of the industry. Priority is given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227762

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits to Promote Justice and Economic Prosperity

Deadline: 03/01/27

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232033

Grants to USA IHEs to Provide Support and Scholarships to Low-Income Students in STEM Fields

Deadline: 03/02/27

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to provide support to low-income students in STEM fields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scholarship programs, curriculum development, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 212625

Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Preserve Historic Resources

Deadline: 03/03/27

Grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and private property owners to protect and enhance historic properties throughout the state. Funding is intended to help offset limited financial resources, which may be an obstacle to the preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 177955

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Advance Education

Deadline: 03/08/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local agencies, and educational institutions to advance education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support youth development, innovative programming, enrichment opportunities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143293

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at universities, hospitals, and institutions for projects related to the study of cancer. The funding source encourages proposals addressing a broad range of cancer research, including theoretical and exper...

GrantWatch ID#: 190813

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits for Projects and Activities to Benefit Local Community Residen...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote educational, youth, health-related, and religious programs and services. Eligible org...

GrantWatch ID#: 220181

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School and College Students for Training and Education Rel...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school and college students for training and education to pursue careers in the dude ranch industry. Funding is intended for studies in a wide range of fields that have relevance to the industry. Scholarship recipients must comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 221336

Grants to Kansas and Missouri Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Residents in Eligible Commu...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of healthcare, human services, education, and culture. Eligible request types include program support and genera...

GrantWatch ID#: 164650

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support res...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for local projects that focus on education, the arts, health, recreation, and general community benefit. Funding is intended to positively impact the local community. All projects must benefit the residen...

GrantWatch ID#: 182747

Fellowships to USA Researchers, Historians, Teachers, and Students to Conduct Research on Amer...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships to USA historians, K-12 teachers, writers, IHE students, and others to conduct history-related research projects in Ohio. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to applying. Selected fellows will conduct projects using materials from a designat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210043

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Candidates for Dissertation Research th...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates for support of historical research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding, free housing, and office space will assist graduate students working on their dissert...

GrantWatch ID#: 222783

Grants to Michigan Agencies, IHEs, and Private Facilities for Construction of Leisure Boating ...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants to Michigan local governments, public institutions of higher education, and private facilities for the construction of leisure boating facilities. Funding is intended to build facilities that accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transie...

GrantWatch ID#: 143859

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Support Arts Programming

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education for arts projects and programming. Funding is intended to provide support to new and developing organizations, as well as established organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 178191
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