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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,813 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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1,813 grants found

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Grants to Massachusetts IHEs and Agencies to Purchase or Lease Electric Vehicles

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts IHEs, state agencies, and municipalities to purchase or lease electric vehicles. Funding is intended to assist public agencies in switching to electric, hybrid, and zero-emission vehicles. Applicants are able to request funding for up to 25...

GrantWatch ID#: 232600
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Grants to Massachusetts Multi-Unit Dwellings to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts educational campuses and multi-unit dwellings to install electric vehicle charging stations. All funded stations must comply with accessibility standards and must be openly available to all residents/students of the dwellin...

GrantWatch ID#: 232601
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Grants to Massachusetts Employers to Install EV Charging Stations for Employee Use

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Massachusetts public, private, and nonprofit employers to install electric vehicle charging stations for employee use. Funding is intended to increase the number of charging stations available at workplaces throughout the state, to incen...

GrantWatch ID#: 232606
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Grants to Massachusetts Entities to Pilot Wastewater Energy Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts IHE, nonprofit organizations, wastewater facilities, and agencies to pilot solutions that utilize wastewater as an energy source. Funding is intended for the testing and development of decarbonization technology that uses residential and co...

GrantWatch ID#: 232607
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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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