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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,797 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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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Historical Programs and Events

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies, including libraries and educational institutions, for local, regional, and statewide programs that preserve and share the state's history with the public. Funding is intended for activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 145266

Cooperative Agreement to a Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio IHE or Agency for Technical Assistance

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreement to a Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio IHE or government agency for technical assistance. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide cybersecurity training to small bus...

GrantWatch ID#: 232005

Contracts to Ohio Nonprofits, IHEs, Hospitals, and Agencies to Address Nicotine Usage

Deadline: 09/24/26

Contracts for services to Ohio nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, hospitals, and government agencies for initiatives to address nicotine usage at school districts. Funding is intended to contract entities that will work with school districts to update their po...

GrantWatch ID#: 232054

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs to Benefit People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Tribal entities for projects that benefit people with disabilities. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 184443

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. First-time applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support activities and projects in the focus areas of arts and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 145902

Grants to Ohio and Michigan Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Ohio and Michigan nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for sustainable projects that have a positive impact on communities. Past grants have supported projects in the areas of youth, the elderly, health care and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 209702

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

Opportunity for Ohio High School Students to Attend an Educational Program

Deadline: 10/21/26

Opportunity for Ohio qualifying high school students interested in pursuing public service careers to participate in an educational program in Washington, DC. In addition to a $12,500 college scholarship, participants will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to atte...

GrantWatch ID#: 232172

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Religion-Based Programming

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs related to religion. Funding is intended for projects that help residents explore and discuss how religion impacts their lives. Programs may...

GrantWatch ID#: 231964

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Improve Capacity to Provide Arts Pro...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio arts and cultural nonprofits, government agencies, schools, and IHEs that provide arts programming to improve business practices and strengthen organizational operations. Funding is intended for activities that enhance an organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178194

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

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to Ohio 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, supplies...

GrantWatch ID#: 182006

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Schools for Recycling Programs

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofits, government agencies, park districts, sewage authorities, government-sponsored businesses, schools, and health departments for recycling and litter reduction activities. Funding is intended for equipment used to collect and process recycl...

GrantWatch ID#: 166527

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia Organizations for High-Impact Progra...

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia organizations for high-impact programs to improve the lives of residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that will create a difference in areas facing socio-economic challenges, and that...

GrantWatch ID#: 215884

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Low-Income Populations

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit low-income residents. Funding is intended to support proposals in the focus areas of education, healthcare, economic independence, and cultural activities. Priority...

GrantWatch ID#: 150806

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Addressi...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana nonprofit organizations, public charities, government agencies, IHEs, and K-12 schools for programs that address children's mental health and family food security in eligible regions. Funding may al...

GrantWatch ID#: 217322

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of Life for Resi...

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/15/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, institutions of higher education, and public schools for activities that address community needs and enhance the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs in the focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 186515

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Individuals for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/18/26

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, clubs, and individuals for conservation projects and research studies in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the conservation of the state's nati...

GrantWatch ID#: 217465

Grants to Ohio Researchers for Studies Related to Preserving Natural Resources

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio individuals affiliated with academic institutions, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other entities for research related to preserving and protecting the state's natural resources. Funding is intended for studies that in...

GrantWatch ID#: 200503

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 Ohio Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for families, children, and young adults in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs in the following areas: health, social services, education, and community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180124

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

Grants to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations and Schools for ...

Deadline: 07/01/27 LOI Date: 05/15/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit and faith-based organizations and schools to support education initiatives that benefit underprivileged students of all ages in eligible regions. Interested applicants must submit a letter of inquiry...

GrantWatch ID#: 180539

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Hispanic Community

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations to support innovative programs that improve the quality of life for Hispanic residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance and promote educational, social, and economic opportunities for disadvantaged Hispan...

GrantWatch ID#: 129151

Grants to Ohio Researchers and Students at IHEs for Floriculture Studies

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Ohio researchers, faculty members, and students affiliated with eligible academic institutions for studies related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support research projects, graduate student recruitment efforts, teaching programs, educational tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215129

Grants to Ohio Non-Profits, Schools, and IHEs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, academic institutions, and schools for programs that address drug abuse and behavioral health problems in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote social conne...

GrantWatch ID#: 133830

Grants to Ohio Undergraduate Students, Groups, and Faculty Mentors for STEM Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio undergraduate students, groups, and faculty mentors to support projects related to STEM. This program supports both group and individual projects. All applications must include a faculty mentor and ideally should include an outreach ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162143

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members and Students for STEM Program Development

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio faculty members and students at institutions of higher education to create new and innovative STEM curricula. Funding is intended to enhance STEM education in disciplines related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 162144

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Informal STEM Education Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Ohio IHE faculty members for educational programs in STEM disciplines. Funding is intended to support informal programs related to aerospace and space exploration. Preference will be given to collaborative activities that involve multiple...

GrantWatch ID#: 162146

Grants to Ohio Jewish High School Students and Young Adults in Eligible Locations to Visit Isr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio Jewish high school students and young adults in eligible locations to travel to Israel on an approved program. Trips for high school student participants ages 16-18 will focus on areas that include but are not limited to, Jewish studies, outdoor adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 167608

Grants to Ohio IHE Faculty Members for Research Related to Space

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ohio university staff members to provide start-up funding for space-related research studies. Funding is intended to promote innovative, original research that yields results for a regular research grant opportunity with an established fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193616

Grants to Ohio Libraries to Improve Services and Develop Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ohio libraries, including public, school, and academic libraries, to address user needs or develop original programming. Funding is intended to offer libraries the opportunity to solve a problem, build a program or service, or carry out its mission and p...

GrantWatch ID#: 210808
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, For-Profits, and Agencies for Wetland Conservation

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, for-profits, and government agencies in eligible states to address wetland conservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 231555
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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

Fellowships to USA and Virgin Islands Instructors at IHEs for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/06/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211234

Grants to USA and US Virgin Islands IHE Teaching Staff to Plan Research Projects

Deadline: 11/11/26 Conference Date: 09/16/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 211235

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 a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

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 and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to invest in local communities to advance workforce development, develop a sustainable economy, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222948

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 USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

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

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

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

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 HBCUs in Multiple States to Increase Capacity for Scientific Research Projects

Deadline: 10/19/27 LOI Date: 07/08/27

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208809

In-Kind Donations to USA Schools and IHEs in Multiple States to Advance Digital Equity for Stu...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of technology and internet service to USA schools, colleges, and universities in multiple states to advance digital equity for students. Eligible applicants are located in the funding source's service area in the following states: Alabama, Alaska...

GrantWatch ID#: 126950

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Human Services and Education Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, political and state subdivisions, and public IHEs in multiple states to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of education and basic human needs. Eligible applicants must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 136763

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits in Multiple Locations to Enhance Science Education an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Rhode Island, Florida, Kentucky, California, Massachusetts, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to enhance science education and strengthen eligible communities. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159494

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of residents in states where the funding source has a business presence. The funder's focus areas are education, neighbors, and the workforce. Proposed activities must take place in specif...

GrantWatch ID#: 171999

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Schools for Emergency Response Services

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179675
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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?

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