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Grants for International Colleges & Universities

Explore 621 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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621 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Eye Injury Clinical Research

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 clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 215020

Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Professionals to Improve Health Equity

Deadline: 11/03/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Fellowships to USA and territories professionals working at government agencies and academic institutions to improve health equity, health policy, and health care. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 162334

Grants to USA Researchers in Multiple States for Collaborative Science and Engineering Research

Deadline: 04/05/27 Conference Date: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 232006

Grants to USA IHEs in Multiple States to Build Capacity for Science and Engineering Research

Deadline: 04/05/27 Conference Date: 08/25/26 LOI Date: 10/12/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education in multiple states and territories to build institutional capacity to conduct basic science and engineering research. Applicants must submit preliminary applications and complete the required registrations before appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 232007

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Develop Digital Arts Projects to Teach Civics

Deadline: 09/18/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, for-profit organizations, states, IHEs, schools, and agencies to develop digital projects. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for creative arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232011
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Programs to End Youth Homelessness

Deadline: 08/26/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and public housing agencies for programs to prevent and end youth homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 225048

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit, Academic, and Community-Based Organizations to Create Digi...

Deadline: 10/20/26 Conference Date: 08/26/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit, independent, academic, and community-based organizations for the creation of digital representations of unique historical and cultural materials. An initial application must be submitted prior to the final application. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 195724
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Grants to Canada Investigators to Conduct Cerebrovascular and Cardiovascular Research Projects

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to Canada investigators for cerebrovascular and cardiovascular research projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to applying. Funding is intended to support health research in the areas of stroke and heart disease that address...

GrantWatch ID#: 174364
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Undergraduate Students to Attend Science Conferences

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International full-time third-year undergraduate students to attend science conferences. The purpose of the grant is to encourage science majors to pursue careers in cancer research. Funding is intended to offset the cost of travel and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 225832
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA or International Entity to Address Illegal Imports

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or International nonprofit organization, IHE, or for-profit entity for addressing illegal international imports of goods made with forced labor. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for analyzin...

GrantWatch ID#: 231639
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Tribal Entity to Train Native Communities in AI Use

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories tribe or tribal organization to create a resource center to train Native communities in the use of artificial intelligence tools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 231746
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Art Students and Emerging Artists for Career Developm...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art students and emerging artists to pursue career development and training opportunities. Funding is intended for individuals specializing in the areas of printmaking, sculpture, drawing, and painting. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 198351

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Studies Related to the MAST Genes

Deadline: 10/02/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with an academic institution or nonprofit research organization for studies related to the MAST genes. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231788

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

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for TA to Small Transportation Industry Businesses

Deadline: 08/30/26

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

GrantWatch ID#: 231755

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Professor for Teaching Excellence

Deadline: 08/31/26

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International educator, professor, or teacher at an accredited university to recognize the outstanding use of industry standards in teaching. A $2,000 honorarium will also be awarded to the winner's university. The award is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 160154

Scholarships to Nunavut Individuals for Full-Time Studies Associated With Aviation

Deadline: 08/31/26

Scholarships of up to $7,500 to Nunavut individuals for full-time studies associated with aviation. Scholarships are available to Inuit individuals from Nunavut or residents in the province. Applicants must plan to work in the province following their training. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 164021

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Science and Techno...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scientists associated with a research-based institution, business, or IHE for science and technology research. Funding is intended for research related to important challenging science and technology top...

GrantWatch ID#: 196735

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students and Early-Career Scientists for Fie...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate and post-graduate students and early-career scientists to carry out fieldwork. Funding is intended to support fieldwork in any discipline. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to: travel, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205892

Grants to USA Entities to Promote Workplace Safety for Miners

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs for training and education programs that promote workplace safety for miners. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209311

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Developmental and Instructional Projec...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for developmental and instructional projects in engineering education. Funding is intended for programs that bring more women into the engineering profession, or programs that improve the communicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 215883

Grants to USA and Canada Fellows and Junior Faculty for Mentored Medical Research

Deadline: 12/14/26 LOI Date: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Canada clinical and postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty to conduct mentored research on eligible medical topics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide promising early-...

GrantWatch ID#: 221789

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Related to Health and Agri-Food Systems

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Canada individuals affiliated with research hospitals and post-secondary institutions for research related to health and agri-food systems. Applicants are required to register with the funding source to receive application instructions. The purpose of fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 225820

Grants to Canada Investigators for Research Related to Agri-Food and Animal and Human Health

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Canada investigators affiliated with research hospitals and post-secondary institutions for research related to animal health, human health, and agri-food. Funding is intended to support partner-initiated or partner-led projects that respond to partners...

GrantWatch ID#: 225821

Bursaries to Alberta Students to Pursue Degrees in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences

Deadline: 08/31/26

Bursaries to Alberta individuals pursuing post-secondary education in agricultural or environmental sciences. Funding is intended to assist with educational costs. The purpose of this funding is to support students in their agriculture studies. Applicants for the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228842

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Parapsychology and Psychophysiology R...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to €60,000 to Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientific researchers and research teams for research projects related to parapsychology and psychophysiology. The purpose of the program is to support studies into topics that remain largely u...

GrantWatch ID#: 229025

Grants to Yukon Individuals to Pursue Higher Education in the Health Sector

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Yukon individuals to pursue higher education in the health sector. Funding is intended to assist new students who are seeking educational programs related to health care and social services, including nursing and medicine. The bursary supports students w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230618

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students and Researchers for Science Fieldwork

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International high school students, undergraduates, and researchers to pursue fieldwork for science projects. Eligible areas of interest include archaeology, wildlife conservation, marine and freshwater studies, anthropology, ecology, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 231535

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Academic Scholars for Civic Values Research

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International academic scholars for research related to civic values and engagement. Funding is intended for faculty members to explore the relationship between liberal values and the virtues those values require as safe...

GrantWatch ID#: 231821

Grants and Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Alzheimer's Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants and fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that explore and increase the understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 175069

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support World Betterment Efforts

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International educators, high school and college students, and individuals for projects that help to make the world a better place. Certain applicants must register online prior to applying. Funding is intended for the d...

GrantWatch ID#: 192046

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Urban Forestry Research

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with institutions for research related to urban forestry. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for studies that wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 192139

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions for Projects Related to Tree Health

Deadline: 10/15/26 LOI Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International institutions for projects related to tree health maintenance. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for long-term research and technology tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 194054

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Residents, Fellows, and Post-Doctoral Researchers for...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International recent residents, fellows, and post-doctoral researchers for a broad range of pediatric research topics. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to a full grant application. The purpose of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194465

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Lite...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers for projects related to writing instruction and literacy. Recipients will receive mentoring support for the duration of the research project. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197847

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects Related to Communication and...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects that increase understanding of communication and literacy. Funding may be used for evidence-based research that will influence public policy. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197849

Grant to a USA IHE for Programs and Projects to Benefit Underserved Youth and Families

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grant to a USA institution of higher education for programs and activities that benefit at-risk and underserved youth. Funding is intended to provide young people with the skills they need to lead productive and positive lives. The goal of the grant program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203940

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects Addressing Indoor Air Quality

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support initiatives that improve the environmental quality of indoor facilities. Projects must directly address air quality, indoor environmental quality, IEQ-linked illness, or thermal comfort. P...

GrantWatch ID#: 204313

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research in Humanities Fields

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scientists for Cancer Immunology Research

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-stage underserved scientists at research centers and IHEs for research training and support in cancer immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, career development, and suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 221379

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scientists for Research Training in...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists at academic research institutions for research training in data science and immunology. Fellows will receive a stipend to cover salary as well as training, including practical skills and theoret...

GrantWatch ID#: 221381

Award to a USA or Canada Academic Psychiatrist to Recognize Contributions to University Studen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Award of $1,500 to a USA or Canada academic psychiatrist to recognize contributions to student research programs at the university level. Nominated individuals must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor an academic p...

GrantWatch ID#: 221741

Award to a USA or Canada Mentor-Trainee Team of Psychologists Working in the Field of Schizoph...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to a USA or Canada mentor and trainee team of psychologists working in the field of schizophrenia. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge the contributions of the senior researcher to addressing the causes and treatment of schizophrenia. The award consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221744

Grants to Israel and International Nonprofits for Diabetes Research Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Israel and International nonprofit institutions for diabetes research projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for clinical and basic research projects. The goal of the program is to raise political and public awareness and understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230591

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, and Nonprofits for Environment and Health...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...

GrantWatch ID#: 231706

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish College Students and Graduates to Partic...

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

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish college students and graduates to participate in a summer business fellowship program in Israel. Participants will be paired with Israeli fellows to intern at companies in sectors that include biotech business ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178471

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Agricultural Projects that Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories graduate students for agricultural projects that promote sustainability in eligible regions. Projects must take place in one of the following regions: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawai...

GrantWatch ID#: 184781

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Produce Low-Cost Genomics Tests

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutes, for-profit organizations, agencies, and academic institutions for producing low-cost genomics testing for underserved countries. Funding is intended for early-stage concepts, mid-stage development, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232254

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit First Nation Communities and Resid...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit First Nation communities and residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to promote and build healthy communities. Programs should align with the Funding Source's core val...

GrantWatch ID#: 140039

Grants to Canada IHEs, Businesses, and Research Centers for International Partnerships

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to Canada academic institutions, businesses, and research centers for the formation of partnerships and collaborations with foreign counterparts. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to promote...

GrantWatch ID#: 191177
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