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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,849 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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1,849 grants found

Grants to New York Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for EV Equipment Repair Courses...

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, educational institutions, IHEs, and trade associations for EV equipment repair training courses. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations, and some applicants must prequali...

GrantWatch ID#: 228770

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities to Enhance Natural River System Functions

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, and non-federal government agencies for projects to enhance natural river system functions in eligible regions. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222625

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Recreational Opportunities

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and municipalities in eligible counties for recreational opportunities. Funding is intended to create activities on the regional lake and other waterbodies in the area....

GrantWatch ID#: 221992

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Water Quality Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Vermont IHEs, for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies in eligible locations for water quality improvement projects. Funding is intended to projects that will directly reduce water pollution and planning projects for wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 223543

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Build Centers for Promoting Quantum Technology

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, including academic and research institutions, to build centers for quantum technology commercialization. Funding is intended for advancing quantum technology commercialization, building physical hubs, assisting quantum-r...

GrantWatch ID#: 232213
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, IHEs, Businesses, and Informal Organizations for Literary Event...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, and informal organizations for literary events such as workshops and readings in eligible locations. Grant funds must be used for writers' fees. Funding is intended for events that are open to the publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 164347

Grants to New York and Connecticut Entities for Activities to Benefit the Local Watershed

Deadline: 11/20/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants to New York and Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and academic institutions for activities that benefit the local watershed. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 209322

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, Agencies, and Tribes for Research on Alg...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, conservation districts, and tribes for research to mitigate the effects of algal blooms. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and prequalify prior to submitt...

GrantWatch ID#: 230030

Grants to New York Nonprofits, LEAs, IHEs, and Agencies for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 11/13/26 Conference Date: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, LEAs, IHEs, and agencies for adult literacy programs. Applicants must be pre-qualified before submitting an application. Funding is intended for programs to advance the literacy of both adults and out-of-school youth so ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232408

Emerging New York Filmmaker and Content Creator Promotion Conference

Deadline: 09/21/26

Opportunity for New York undergraduates and recent graduates to participate in a conference to develop their abilities to promote their filmmaking or creative content. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with mentorship and networking, and the op...

GrantWatch ID#: 232476

Grants to New York and Vermont Entities for Artist Residency Programs

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to New York and Vermont nonprofit organizations, companies, IHEs, and municipalities for artist residency programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for sustainable programs for artists to interpret natural resources through the us...

GrantWatch ID#: 187312

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec Entities to Preserve Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, IHEs, and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to preserve local heritage. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal and obtain required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 192586

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 09/25/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to New York and Ontario Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and for Medical Research

Deadline: 10/20/26 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to New York and Ontario a nonprofit organizations for services for vulnerable children and adults and medical research in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for medical research and educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 225872

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

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 New York Clinicians to Help Repay Educational Loans

Deadline: 10/27/26

Grants to New York eligible clinicians to help repay educational loans. Funding is intended to encourage licensed clinicians to work in underserved areas. Clinicians working at approved sites may receive financial incentives in return for a contract period of elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 220425

Grants and Fellowships to New York Researchers for Studies Related to Energy and Pollution

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to New York researchers affiliated with eligible research institutions and fellowships to New York PhD students and post-doctoral fellows for research studies related to energy and pollution. Funding is intended for research within the following categories:...

GrantWatch ID#: 216342

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Recognize and Mark Historic Sites

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in eligible locations to help document, publicize, and celebrate local history. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to help enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 181342

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Breast Health, Education, and ...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs and tribes for projects and activities related to breast health. Funding is intended for breast cancer education, screening, treatment, outreach, and support projects. Nonprofits in the following counties ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181515

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Capital and Capacity-Building Projects

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for capital projects and capacity-building initiatives. Areas of focus include education, arts and culture, parks and outdoor spaces, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Funding is intended to support a wide rang...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460

Grants to New York and Texas Nonprofits to Support Education, the Environment, and Animals

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to New York and Texas nonprofit organizations to support education, the environment, and animals. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not limited to those addressing the prevention of cruelty to animals, research projects, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 219860

Contracts for Services to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Employment Training Programs

Deadline: 07/22/27

Contracts for services to New York nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address the employment and training needs of eligible state residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide low-i...

GrantWatch ID#: 196887

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Impoverished Individ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit impoverished individuals. Funding is intended to create solutions that reduce poverty for families. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of housing, education...

GrantWatch ID#: 161361

Grants to New York City Nonprofits for Charitable Activities and Scholarships to Individuals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and scholarships to New York City nonprofit organizations and individuals. Grants are intended to assist impoverished individuals and meet cultural, literary, educational, scientific, health-care related, and humanitarian charitable needs. Scholarships are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188923

Grants to Connecticut, Florida, New York, and Washington, DC Nonprofits for College Test Prepa...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 197334

Grants to New York Nonprofits and IHEs to Benefit the Local Community, Educational Institution...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities for activities that benefit the local community, educational institutions, and students in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support innovative projects that address an identified need o...

GrantWatch ID#: 200623

Grants to Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC Nonprofits to Enhance STEM Educat...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Florida, New York, Connecticut, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to enhance STEM education initiatives. Priority is given to proposals that are adaptable, sustainable, and scalable. Eligible programs must have a proven track record and measurab...

GrantWatch ID#: 204808

Grants to New York Nonprofits and IHEs to Benefit Low-Income Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and qualifying colleges and universities for initiatives to promote economic and social mobility for low-income residents. Funding is intended for programs that help students achieve success in college and increase access...

GrantWatch ID#: 215902

Grants to New York Schools, IHEs, and Commercial, Industrial, and Multifamily Facilities for T...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York qualifying P-12 schools, IHEs, and commercial, industrial, and multifamily facilities for technical assistance services to make clean energy decisions. Funding is intended for consultant services to prioritize the clean energy needs of each site...

GrantWatch ID#: 216471

Grants to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania Educators in Eligible Communities for Classro...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania educators in eligible communities for classroom funding. Applicants must be funding source members. Eligible uses of funds include technology, curriculum materials, remote learning aids, special needs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224832

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, governmental units, school districts, and universities for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Applicants should contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for a variety of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228455

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

Grants to USA Tribal Governments, IHEs, and Organizations to Improve Internet Access

Deadline: 11/17/26

Grants to USA Tribal governments, Tribal IHEs, and Tribal organizations and corporations to expand access to internet services for native communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 196671

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research on Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170933

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Training Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 171785

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Sustainable Agriculture Research

Deadline: 09/29/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 191962

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Research to Improve Agricultural Practices

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196260

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Projects That Strengthen Farming Communities

Deadline: 10/26/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 224753
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration Proj...

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, agencies, and tribes for habitat restoration projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support habitat restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 199648

Grants to USA Entities in Multiple States for Habitat Conservation and Restoration

Deadline: 09/25/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 200773

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Native Seed Supplies

Deadline: 09/28/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 231603

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Education, Disaster Preparedness and Relief, a...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for projects and programs that serve communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of manufacturing education, disaster preparedness and rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 178698

Grants to USA IHEs in Multiple States to Purchase Equipment to Improve Science Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, and West Virginia colleges and universities to purchase or upgrade equipment that will enhance science education. Funding is intended to assist with the purchase of n...

GrantWatch ID#: 178995

Grants to USA Agricultural IHEs for Food, Natural Resources, and Agriculture Projects

Deadline: 11/10/26

Grants to USA non-land-grant agricultural IHEs for projects related to human sciences, food, natural resources, and agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Proposals addressing the national challenge to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 145801

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26 LOI Date: 11/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 220883

Grant to a USA or Canada Faculty Member at a Qualifying IHE to Produce a Media Project

Deadline: 12/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199603

Grants to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address the Effects of Energy Development on the A...

Deadline: 04/01/27 LOI Date: 02/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to address the negative effects of energy development on the Appalachian region. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that promote public awar...

GrantWatch ID#: 197286

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to USA Public Charities and Agencies in Multiple States to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 163623
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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.

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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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