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Grants for Colleges & Universities

Explore 1,848 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 Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Libraries for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public libraries, schools, and institutions of higher education for community-based arts initiatives in eligible counties. Applicants must complete the required registration befo...

GrantWatch ID#: 186699
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community development. Successful projects will demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170674

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to assist organizations with programs that benefit children and youth, emphasi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216860

Opportunity for Georgia Youth to Participate in a Leadership Program and Win a Scholarship

Deadline: 09/30/26

Opportunity for Georgia youth to receive undergraduate college scholarships of $12,500, interact with leaders in Washington, D.C., and experience the national government in action. High school juniors and seniors may qualify to apply through leadership positions t...

GrantWatch ID#: 232110

Grants to Georgia Black Writers for Works of Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $500 to Georgia Black writers and students at academic institutions for literary projects. Funding is intended to elevate, encourage, and inspire the voices of Black writers across the state. The grants will be awarded in the categories of fiction, nonfi...

GrantWatch ID#: 203426

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Public Humanities Programs

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, libraries, and tribal entities for humanities programming. Funding is intended for public-facing humanities activities that bring people together for dialogue an...

GrantWatch ID#: 175394

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, CBOs, government agencies, and educational institutions for local economic development initiatives. Applicants must submit a pre-application before submitting a full application. The goal of this grant program is to inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 228505

Grants to Georgia Agencies, IHEs, and School Systems for Water Management Projects

Deadline: 10/31/26 Conference Date: 10/09/26

Grants to Georgia agencies, local authorities, councils, commissions, IHEs, and school systems to plan, develop, and manage the optimum use of water resources. Applicants are required to contact the relevant Regional Water Planning Council(s) prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 186786

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes for Projects to Serve Residents

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, community groups, IHEs, schools, and tribes for initiatives to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 228887

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

Deadline: 11/12/26

Grants to Georgia 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, suppl...

GrantWatch ID#: 177233

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Improve the Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, schools, and institutions of higher education in eligible areas for programs that will improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must complete the req...

GrantWatch ID#: 169468

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support initiatives and capital projects in the areas of education, health, human services, environment, community developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 177542

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

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Disadvantaged Residents

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of health, education, human services, and religion-based initiatives. The Foundation supports charitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 213422

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Faith-Based Entities for Community Projects

Deadline: 08/15/27

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and faith-based entities in eligible locations for community benefit projects. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Previous grants have supported dental health progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 172893

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and government entities to enhance the well-being of residents across the state. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects within the focus areas of communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 167555

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Training Opportunities that Benefit Peopl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Georgia nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and institutions of higher education for training, seminars, and conferences that benefit people with developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer mee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209491

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Individuals for Charitable Programs and Education Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations and individuals in eligible locations for critical assistance, charitable programs, and education assistance. Funding is intended for civic, charitable, and social programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must liv...

GrantWatch ID#: 226389

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Support Underserved Students

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations to support underserved students in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: literacy, language, math, workforce development, and college and career readiness. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 228491

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Address the Feral Swine Population

Deadline: 09/21/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231554
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Assist Small Businesses in the Transportation Industry

Deadline: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, nonprofit organization, or transportation-related organization to provide technical assistance to small businesses in multiple states attempting to compete for transportation contracts. Applicants are advised that...

GrantWatch ID#: 231750
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Grants to USA Qualifying Medical Schools to Expand Medical Education

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA qualifying medical schools to expand education for medical students in states with projected provider shortages. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The qualifying medical schools are located in Geor...

GrantWatch ID#: 230590

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 Entities in Multiple States for Initiatives to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations in multiple states for initiatives to benefit the community. Funding is intended for local organizations to implement projects that will improve the lives of p...

GrantWatch ID#: 226172

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

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 and Schools in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Children

Deadline: 10/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, California, and Georgia nonprofit and education organizations for programs that benefit children ages 5-18 in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of education...

GrantWatch ID#: 228947

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 10/10/26

Grants to Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is for projects that benefit the community with priority given to the following areas: health and human services, edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219994

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 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

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 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

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

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

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Regions to Support Vete...

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 184771

Grants to Ontario, Quebec, and USA Nonprofits, Schools, Universities, and Agencies in Eligible...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184772

In-Kind Donations of Transportation Services and Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agenc...

Deadline: Ongoing

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184783

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States to Address Financial Challenges

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations in the funding source's service area for programs addressing economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness. Funding is intended to help families, individuals, and businesses overcome finan...

GrantWatch ID#: 197231

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Community Benefit Programs in Education, the A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, public schools, museums, public radio and television, hospitals, and health and human service agencies in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities served by the funding source. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 222302

Grants to USA Organizations in Multiple States for Community Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA organizations for community programming that benefits residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact a local representative before applying. Focus areas include equity in education, mental health, health, and disaster respons...

GrantWatch ID#: 228727
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844

Grants to USA Professionals, Scholars, Artists, and Academics to Support Research, Teaching, a...

Deadline: 09/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 159878

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088

Fellowships to USA Immigrants and Children of Immigrants to Pursue Advanced Degrees

Deadline: 10/29/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 195794

Grants to USA Medical and Nursing Schools for Nutrition Education

Deadline: 09/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 229941
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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.

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