1,281 Higher Education Grants

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

Deadline: 02/01/26

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 range of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202460

Grants to USA Cancer Institutes and Medical Schools for Cancer Research to Improve Patient Out...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA cancer institutes and medical schools for cancer research to improve patient outcomes. The purpose of funding is to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Funding is intended for research related to cancers that affect women inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 217615
Upcoming

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Researchers for Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 02/02/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research projects. Funding is intended to support fundamental scientific research into the causes, cures, and treatments for cancer and other human diseases. In addition to a fellowship stipend, selected...

GrantWatch ID#: 139428

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline: 02/02/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. The funding source values the educational aspects of proposals. Pref...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Innovative Research on Inflammatory...

Deadline: 02/02/26 LOI Date: 09/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support innovative research on inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 182892

Fellowships to USA Individuals for Postdoctoral Polar Research

Deadline: 02/02/26

Fellowships to USA individuals associated with IHEs and research organizations for postdoctoral polar research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow early-career scientists to expand their w...

GrantWatch ID#: 212841

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 02/02/26 LOI Date: 01/03/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to USA and Canada Faculty Members at IHEs to Develop Courses on the State of Israel

Deadline: 02/03/26

Grants to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, travel, and language improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 193633

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Federal Agencies for Projects Related to Artificial Intell...

Deadline: 02/04/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and federal agencies for projects related to artificial intelligence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to develop and adopt artificial in...

GrantWatch ID#: 212590

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Projects that Address Policy Issues for Older Adults

Deadline: 02/05/26 LOI Date: 11/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state-funded universities for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for advocacy projects that ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 180281

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 02/09/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212812
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Provide Humanities Workshops for K-12 ...

Deadline: 02/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long culture and history workshops for educators and humanities professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 153587
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Museums, Research Laboratories, and Tribes for PreK-12 Compute...

Deadline: 02/11/26

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, museums, research laboratories, professional societies, and Tribes to promote computer science and computational thinking educational opportunities for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended to support researcher-practitioner collaboratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 183161

Grants to USA IHEs for Collaborative Studies on Incorporating Human Behavior into Studies of E...

Deadline: 02/14/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for collaborative research projects to incorporate models of human behavior into mathematical studies of epidemiology. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Each project sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 212697

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs to Improve the Local Quality ...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Grant funds are intended to provide quality healthcare, human services, and educational programs for underserved populations. Eligible org...

GrantWatch ID#: 146814

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Governmental Institutions for Research Related to Children...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/15/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public governmental institutions including IHEs for research projects related to the health and nutrition of young children. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to submitting a full propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176904

Grants to USA IHEs and Institutes for Studies in Science, Engineering, and Medical Related Fie...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/01/25

Grants to USA medical and scientific IHEs and institutes for projects in science, engineering, and medical related fields. A first-stage application is required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative and impactful projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182877

Grants to New York Nonprofits, IHEs, Schools, and Civic Entities for Workforce Development Pro...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, schools, and civic entities for workforce development projects benefiting youth in eligible regions. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 197407

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Increase Astronomy Research Participation from I...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribes to increase participation in astronomy research from researchers from historically underrepresented communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 212620

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163
Upcoming

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and IHEs to Enhance the Quality of ...

Deadline: 02/16/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and IHEs for programs to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for sustainable programs that address a particular concern. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 184598

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for STEM-Based Research Studies an...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for studies related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. Funding is intended for programs and conferences designed to promote STEM education resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 204476

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

Deadline: 02/27/26 LOI Date: 01/28/26

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 support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218296

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

Deadline: 02/28/26

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 thro...

GrantWatch ID#: 186432

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

Deadline: 02/28/26

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 literary, religious, scientific, educational, medical, and artistic activities, as we...

GrantWatch ID#: 218781

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

Deadline: 02/28/26

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, and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 220226

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

Deadline: 02/28/26

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. Funding pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 220333

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 03/01/26

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, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 146899

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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 place ...

GrantWatch ID#: 150488

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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 intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177863

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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 participant...

GrantWatch ID#: 178192

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Healthcare, Human Services, and Education Programs to Benefit ...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include healthcare, human services, and education. The Foundation encourages requests for general operating support from qualifying organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 178893

Grants to Washington Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Career Development Programs for Youth

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations for programs that provide technological literacy and career readiness training to youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to offer youth from underserved communities better access to training that w...

GrantWatch ID#: 184169

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

Deadline: 03/01/26

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 mathematic...

GrantWatch ID#: 212623

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Community Benefit and Welfare Programs

Deadline: 03/01/26

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 education,...

GrantWatch ID#: 220294

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

Deadline: 03/02/26

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. Res...

GrantWatch ID#: 204477

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

Deadline: 03/03/26

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, student...

GrantWatch ID#: 212625

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Businesses, and Tribes for Research Projects to Improve Infras...

Deadline: 03/06/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and tribes for research projects to improve infrastructure throughout the country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support projects wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212589

Grants for AIDS and HIV Related Research to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Pro...

Deadline: 03/13/26 LOI Date: 02/11/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research related to AIDS and HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support multi-compone...

GrantWatch ID#: 192422

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

Deadline: 03/15/26

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 organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 220181

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

Deadline: 03/17/26 LOI Date: 02/17/26

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 enter...

GrantWatch ID#: 215142

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Related to Improvements in STEM ...

Deadline: 03/25/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal Nations for research projects related to improvements to the STEM graduate education system. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212811

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

Deadline: 03/31/26

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 general ope...

GrantWatch ID#: 164650

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Schools, and Individuals for Preser...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals to conserve, protect, and restore significant buildings and properties. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, prote...

GrantWatch ID#: 179315

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

Deadline: 03/31/26

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 resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526

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

Deadline: 03/31/26

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 residents of...

GrantWatch ID#: 182747

Cooperative Agreements to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Restore Fish Ha...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Cooperative agreements to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for wildlife preservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote fish habitat ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194578

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

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants to Michigan local governments, public IHEs, and private facilities for construction of leisure boating facilities. Eligible facilities accommodate boats at least 26 feet in length, are used by transient boaters, are open to the public, and are maintained through...

GrantWatch ID#: 143859

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

Deadline: 04/01/26

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 organization...

GrantWatch ID#: 178191