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Grants for International Colleges & Universities

Explore 617 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 International. 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 Ontario Palliative Care Workers and Volunteers in Eligible Regions for Training and ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Ontario palliative care workers and volunteers in eligible regions for training, conferences, and educational expenses. Funding is intended to provide workers and volunteers with opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in the field of palliati...

GrantWatch ID#: 220374

Opportunity for Israel Businesses and Researchers to Conduct Semiconductor Technologies R&D

Deadline: 09/23/26

Opportunity for Israel businesses and researchers affiliated with academic institutions to participate in a collaborative research and development program to develop semiconductor technologies. Some applicants must submit a preliminiary proposal. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 228622

Grants to Canada IHEs and Research Institutions for Projects to Increase Capacity

Deadline: 01/26/27 LOI Date: 09/29/26

Grants to Canada universities, colleges, research hospitals, and nonprofit research institutions for transformative infrastructure projects that will underpin cutting-edge, globally competitive research. Applicants are required to submit a notice of intent prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 168097

Grants to Canada Researchers for Social Sciences and Humanities Research

Deadline: 12/03/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with postsecondary institutions or Indigenous not-for-profit organizations for social sciences and humanities research. Applicants may also apply in tandem with applicants from one of the Nordic countries. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 230043

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 09/29/26

Grants to New Brunswick nonprofit organizations, registered charities, community organizations, and IHEs in eligible locations for community programs and projects to benefit local residents. Funding is intended for a range of innovative programs that improve the q...

GrantWatch ID#: 175670

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Bone Marrow Failure Research

Deadline: 11/04/26 LOI Date: 10/07/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 230316

Grants to USA Scientists at Eligible Organizations for Innovative Scientific Research

Deadline: 09/03/26

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157816

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Muscular Dystrophy Therapies

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...

GrantWatch ID#: 214803

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 214804

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Career Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for early-career research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214923

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for High-Impact Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 11/06/26 LOI Date: 10/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public entities and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for high-impact Parkinson's Disease research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214924

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits and Agencies for High-Risk Rare C...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214957

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Kidney Cancer Researcher Mentorship

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for mentorship opportunities for early-career kidney cancer researchers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 215764

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Kidney Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative kidney cancer research ideas. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 215767
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Grants to USA Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 144030

Grants to Canada and International Innovators for Collaborative Research Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26

Grants to Canada and International innovators to collaborate with educational institutions, businesses, and organizations on research projects. Funding is intended to facilitate international research and development projects that involve meaningful collaboration ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223045

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Improve Navy Electrical Systems

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and research institutions to improve Navy electrical systems. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose of funding is to...

GrantWatch ID#: 230254

Grants to Quebec Research Teams for Collaborative Projects and Studies

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

Grants to Quebec research teams for collaborative projects and studies with scholars from other provinces and territories of Canada. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to enable researchers to generate new knowledge in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198133

Grants to USA Watershed Groups in Multiple States to Manage and Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA watershed groups, states, local agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, local and special districts, and interstate organizations in multiple states and territories for projects to address water management needs. Required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 193418

Competition for USA Entities for Innovative Solutions to Prevent Workplace Electrocution

Deadline: 09/24/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Opportunity for USA and territories nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, PreK-12 schools, for-profit entities, and tribes to participate in a competition to present innovative solutions that mitigate fatal electrocutions in the workplace. Competitors mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230260
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Resources for Law Enforcement

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to develop resources for law enforcement. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 221127

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Research on Technologies to Treat Neurol...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to develop technologies to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217704

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and For-Profits for Translat...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits for translational and clinical brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 217734

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Brain Re...

Deadline: 09/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribes, and nonprofit organizations for brain research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for clinical studies for d...

GrantWatch ID#: 217735

Grants to Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Combat Racism

Deadline: 12/04/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, First Nations organizations, public institutions, and labor organizations for initiatives to combat racism. Applicants are required to submit an expression of interest prior to a full grant applicatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 222208

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Navy Communicat...

Deadline: 11/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutions, and IHEs to improve Navy communications interoperability. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 230253
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Research on Workplace Safety in the Fishing Sector

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for research on workplace safety in the commercial fishing sector. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230450
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Grants to USA For-Profits, Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Safety Training

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA and territories for-profits, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs to improve safety training for commercial fishermen. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230452

Grants to USA and Territories Women to Pursue Advanced Degrees and Courses of Study

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and territories women to pursue advanced degrees and courses of study. Funding is intended to benefit women who seek to rejoin the workforce, pursue professional advancement, and change their field of employment. Eligible fields of st...

GrantWatch ID#: 175119

Fellowships to USA Early Career Conservation Scientists for Post-Doctoral Research

Deadline: 09/30/26

Fellowships to early-career conservation scientists of any nationality based at USA institutions. This two-year post-doctoral fellowship program is intended to support leading scientists by fostering research skills improvement and providing field learning experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181857

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Schools for STEM Initiatives for Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/14/27 LOI Date: 09/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, and universities for STEM initiatives serving women and girls. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to the full application. The purpose of funding is to promote equ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175529

Grants to USA Faculty Researchers for Projects Related to Sustainable Agriculture

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories faculty researchers for projects related to sustainable agriculture. Funding is intended to support collaborative education and research projects of researchers, producers, educators, and students conducted within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 191964

Grants to Ontario Businesses and Academic Research Teams for Innovation Projects

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to Ontario businesses and academic research teams for innovation projects. Funding is intended to advance collaborative research initiatives between post-secondary institutions and industry partners focused on cr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229810

Scholarships to Israel Academics for Postgraduate Studies in the UK

Deadline: 09/30/26

Scholarships for Israel individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree to attend a prestigious UK university. The scholarships are intended to help with the pursuit of a postgraduate course of study, research or a taught degree, or a second undergraduate d...

GrantWatch ID#: 175877

Grants to USA Entities for Initiatives to Benefit Eligible California Communities

Deadline: 10/09/26 LOI Date: 09/11/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government entities, tribes, and for-profit organizations for initiatives to benefit eligible regions in California. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for bold i...

GrantWatch ID#: 231944

Grants to Canada Researchers for Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities Fields

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible institutions of higher education for research in the social sciences and humanities fields. The purpose of funding is for research into individual behavior and society's behavior as a whole. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 160930

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Schools to Design a Lunar Rover

Deadline: 09/17/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International IHEs, middle schools, and high schools to design a lunar rover. The program is intended to engage students in a nine-month long challenge to design and build lunar rovers that are remote-controlled or human-powered. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 223945
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Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Seabird Conservation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and tribal governments for seabird conservation projects in eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 190973
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Establish Communities of Practice

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to establish communities of practice to provide TTA to eligible grant recipients. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231566
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Organization for Technical Assistance to Tribal Entities

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231568
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Data Collection and Performance Management

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 231571
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Assist Eligible Grantees with Program Implementation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231572

Grants to Canada Medical Researchers to Pursue Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to Canada medical researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Eligible applicants have completed training in health-related research. The purpose of the program is to facilitate the accumulation of early d...

GrantWatch ID#: 211166

Grants to Canada PhD Students for Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to Canada PhD students at qualifying institutions for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is available for studies on a broad range of topics including causes, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and improving the quality of life for individuals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211167

Grants to Canada Early-Career PhDs and MDs for Research Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants to Canada early-career PhDs and MDs who have graduated from a qualifying university for research related to Parkinson's disease. Applications are accepted from researchers in a variety of fields, including clinical research, population studies, health servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211168

Grants to Canada Medial Professionals for Research Studies Related to Parkinson's Disease

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants of $50,000 and grants of $75,000 to Canada medical professionals training at qualified institutions for research studies related to Parkinson's disease. Eligible applicants are currently pursuing either an advanced clinical fellowship related to Parkinson's...

GrantWatch ID#: 211169

Grants to Canada Neurology Researchers to Pursue a Subspecialty in Movement Disorders

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants of $75,000 to Canada individuals with recent postgraduate degrees in neurology or neurosurgery to pursue a subspecialty in Movement Disorders. Funding is intended for a clinical training program. Awardees will gain expertise in the management and diagnosis ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211170

Grants to Canada Early Career University Faculty to Pursue Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 10/05/26 Conference Date: 08/24/26

Grants of up to $45,000 to Canada early career university faculty for research related to Parkinson's disease. Funding is intended to provide emerging researchers with the opportunity to pursue research without the burden of competing with established researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211171
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Grants to Ontario Businesses to Strengthen the Province's Natural Resources Sector

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with nonprofit organizations or research institutions to strengthen the province's natural resources sector. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206806

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805
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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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