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Grants for Ontario Colleges & Universities

Explore 382 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 Ontario. 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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382 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Nutrition-Related Research, Educatio...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, medical and educational institutions, and faith-based and community organizations for projects related to nutrition. Priority will be given to training, educational programs, and research projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179636

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International College Students for Holocaust Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and master's degree students for Holocaust-related research projects utilizing digital technology. Selected fellows will conduct studies at the funding source institution, supervised by a mentor, and will...

GrantWatch ID#: 187377

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students for Research on American Themes

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral and Master's candidates to pursue research related to American themes. The purpose of the fellowships is to afford students the opportunity to avail themselves of the funding source's resources. Eligible resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 210915

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agenci...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to neuromuscular disorders. Funding is intended for studies to develop diverse biotherapeutic treatments for nerv...

GrantWatch ID#: 217408

Fellowship to USA, Canada, and International Pre-Doctoral Students to Study Archaeology at an ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Fellowship with a stipend of $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International pre-doctoral students to study archaeology at an institute in Greece. This is a full-time research position offering the student the opportunity to conduct research that focuses on issues relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 217797

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Post-Docs for Research Training

Deadline: 01/20/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and postdoctoral fellows for laboratory-based research training opportunities. Funding is intended to help applicants learn new research techniques and to promote innovative, multi-disciplinary research related...

GrantWatch ID#: 192817

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Students for Parkinson's Disease Studies

Deadline: 01/20/27

Fellowships of $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduates and medical students to pursue Parkinson's disease research under the supervision of a mentor. Funding is intended to encourage studies that address the prevention, treatment, and cure of Parki...

GrantWatch ID#: 198784

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Postdoctoral Researchers to Participate in a Sci...

Deadline: 01/22/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue postdoctoral research in a laboratory located in a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159200

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD and PhD to Research Marfan Syndrome

Deadline: 01/25/27

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International MD and PhD for research related to Marfan Syndrome or any of the genetic aorta or vascular conditions. The purpose of the program is to pair an emerging researcher with a mentor who can guide them toward pursuing an in...

GrantWatch ID#: 212032

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Expand Instruction in Integrative Medic...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to further the instruction of integrative medicine. The purpose of funding is to help medical schools and residency programs expand educational programming that teaches integrative medicine. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214566

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Medical Residents and Faculty for HS Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA and Canada medical residents, post-dermatology residency fellows, and qualifying faculty for professional development related to hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222866

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Labs, IHEs, and Hospitals for Research...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Fellowships of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit labs, hospitals, and IHEs for postdoctoral research programs related to Fragile X syndrome. A letter of intent is required prior to submitting a full proposal. The program aims to advance ...

GrantWatch ID#: 139422

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Breast Cancer Research Teams for Innovative Early Det...

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for research projects to develop early detection methods for breast cancer. Funding is intended to support seed projects to develop innovative techniques in developing biological methods of early breast cance...

GrantWatch ID#: 177576

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

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants of up to $10,000 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, trave...

GrantWatch ID#: 193633

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-P...

Deadline: 02/05/27

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for translational research on disease processes. Applicants must obtain a Letter of Support and complete required registrations prior to applying. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 227843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for R&D o...

Deadline: 02/08/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218075

Grants to USA Individuals to Research Native American History

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA individuals to conduct research on Indigenous peoples of the continental United States and Canada. Preference will be given to younger researchers with a doctorate. Funding is intended for research in the areas of Native American ling...

GrantWatch ID#: 178514

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Cancer Studies

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers at universities, hospitals, and institutions for projects related to the study of cancer. The funding source encourages proposals addressing a broad range of cancer research, including theoretical and exper...

GrantWatch ID#: 190813

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School and College Students for Training and Education Rel...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school and college students for training and education to pursue careers in the dude ranch industry. Funding is intended for studies in a wide range of fields that have relevance to the industry. Scholarship recipients must comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 221336

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Candidates for Dissertation Research th...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates for support of historical research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding, free housing, and office space will assist graduate students working on their dissert...

GrantWatch ID#: 222783

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Fellows at IHEs to Promote Education and Training

Deadline: 04/12/27

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and Mexico fellows at institutions of higher education to promote professional development and support travel expenses. Funding is intended to encourage the academic career of exceptional hepatology traine...

GrantWatch ID#: 226972

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Pursue Projects in the Field of ...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of $4,000 and grants of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue projects in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for expenses related to fieldwork that contributes to the student's thesis or dissertation. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222488

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students to Pursue Math Teaching Careers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada college sophomores and graduate students to pursue degrees in teaching secondary education mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231173

In-Kind Membership to USA and Canada IHE Students to Pursue Math Teaching Careers

Deadline: 05/01/27

In-kind grants of membership enrollment to USA and Canada higher education students pursuing degrees in teaching math. Students must be members of the funding source's organization and must be in their final year of studies towards a degree in teaching math at any...

GrantWatch ID#: 231176

Scholarships to USA and Canada Grade 6-12 Math Teachers for Professional Development

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada mathematics teachers for grade 6-12 students to pursue professional development related to specific topics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for education in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231177

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students Pursuing Careers in Teaching Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada college and university students to pursue studies in teaching mathematics. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the fund is to assist students seeking to teach elementar...

GrantWatch ID#: 231178

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students Pursuing Careers in Teaching Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada college and university students to pursue studies in teaching middle and high school mathematics. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the fund is to assist students see...

GrantWatch ID#: 231179

Awards to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students in the Field of Folklore to Attend a Con...

Deadline: 06/15/27

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students working in the field of public folklore. The award funds will be used to cover costs related to attending an annual conference hosted by the funding source. Eligible nominees are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222497

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline: 06/30/27

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Student for an Outstanding Paper Related to Baltic or...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Prize of $300 to a USA, Canada, or International student for an outstanding paper related to Baltic or Nordic folklore. The prize will recognize exceptional essays, research-based media productions, or conference papers with a folklore topic related to Northern Eu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222498

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student for Excellent Scholarship in the Fie...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student for excellent scholarship in the field of religious folklife and folk belief. The purpose of the award is to recognize a research paper written within the previous 17 months, which may be published ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222512

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Junior and Senior Scholars to Recognize Exceptional P...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Awards of $400 to USA, Canada, and International junior and senior scholars to recognize exceptional papers that focus on folklore and science. One award will be given to a senior scholar and one to a junior scholar. The presentation length paper should address th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222519

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Student Scholar to Recognize Exceptional Research Add...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International student scholar to recognize exceptional research addressing folklore in the Mediterranean region. Graduate and advanced undergraduate students may apply. All topics and subject areas in the discipline will be consi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222521

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International Undergraduate Student for a Research Paper Related to...

Deadline: 07/15/27

Prize of $250 to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate student for a research paper related to folklore. The purpose of the program is to recognize excellent works that address topics related to religious folklife and folk belief. Eligible papers must be w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222576

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy on a Varie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy on a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Businesses, and Schools for Green and Cool Roof Installation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, institutions, and individuals in eligible areas to install eco-roofs on new and existing buildings. Funding is intended for the installation of eco-roofs on residential, commercial, industrial, and in...

GrantWatch ID#: 144049

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance Hea...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Research Centers for Science and Mathematics...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and research centers for projects in the fields of physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in advance of a full proposal. This program will su...

GrantWatch ID#: 161529

In-Kind Support to USA and Canada Independent Filmmakers for Film Production Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA and Canada independent filmmakers for assistance in producing films. The program provides loans of professional-grade camera equipment and assistance with post-production. The program should benefit students and early-career filmmakers. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 161562

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate with...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canadian nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities on a research-based internship program. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve r...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Related to Health and Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the area of patient services and for charitable events related to healthcare and social services. Eligible projects mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 169063

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Active Duty Military and Recently Discharged Ve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International active duty military and recently discharged veterans to attend a business-related continuing education course. Funding is intended to assist veterans in a successful transition to private-sector employment in the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 184109

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, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Fragile X Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for clinical research projects related to Fragile X syndrome. Funding is intended for clinical research trials with human subjects. Priority will be given to trials of agents that have been previously ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185635

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Researchers and Clinicians for Pr...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International scholars and clinicians affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and medical centers for research and development related to dementia. Applicants must register and submit an LOI prior t...

GrantWatch ID#: 193664

In-kind Donations of Equipment to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Community S...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind donations of equipment to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and institutions of higher education for community support and the promotion of science education. Donations also align with the company's environmental goals by recyc...

GrantWatch ID#: 196987
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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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