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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 Canada Healthcare Associations, IHEs, and Agencies for Healthcare Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada healthcare professional associations, universities, public and governmental organizations, patient advocacy groups, and patient groups for healthcare activities. Funding is intended for identified, clear studies, projects, and other activities. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 197144

Grants to Ontario Businesses for the Production of New Technologies

Deadline: Ongoing

Conditional grants to Ontario businesses and businesses partnering with research institutions or institutions of higher education in eligible regions for the production of new technologies. Funding is intended for the research, development, demonstration, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197490

Grants to Ontario IHEs and Research Institutions in Eligible Regions to Develop Research Capac...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario institutions of higher education and research institutions in eligible regions to develop research capacity. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the economic development of local communities through research related to key economic sec...

GrantWatch ID#: 197491

Grants to Canada Private Educational Institutions, Community Centers, Places of Worship, Shelt...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, including private educational institutions, community centers, places of worship, shelters, offices, cemeteries, and childcare centers to improve community security. Funding may be used for expenses such as security equipm...

GrantWatch ID#: 197811

Grants to Canada and International Researchers for Training and Career Development in the Area...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada and International early-career researchers to support studies related to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Funding is intended for training and career development in the field of ALS research. The purpose of this program is to help researchers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197944

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students for Sensory Disorder Research

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International graduate students at accredited institutions of higher education for research related to sensory disorders. Funding is intended for a broad range of research projects, including but not limited to, causes and treatments, re...

GrantWatch ID#: 202396

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals, Agencies, Institutions, and Organizations for Animal Wel...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203209

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities for Internship...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 per year to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, and Indigenous communities for programs and activities that promote workforce development. Funding is intended for internship programs and partnerships that help to...

GrantWatch ID#: 204041

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Indigenous Communities to Strengthen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, institutions of higher education, and Indigenous communities for internship programs that strengthen the Indigenous workforce in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and part...

GrantWatch ID#: 204042

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Faculty for Costs Related to Academic Studies

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International faculty affiliated with educational institutions for costs related to their studies. Funding is intended for individuals who are pursuing research within the liberal tradition. Priority will be given to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 204338

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and Postdoctoral Fellows for Career Advance...

Deadline: Ongoing

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for career advancement in academia. This program is open to individuals who are enrolled in a PhD program or postdoctoral fellowship. Funding is intended to assist students in completing research work to be pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204348

Grants to Ontario Employers, Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, IHEs, and Agencies for Capital Proje...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario employers, training providers, tribal entities, municipalities, industry groups, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects that promote workforce training and professional development activities. Funding is intended to construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 209803

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Workshops and Meet...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, hospitals, laboratories, and government agencies to promote workforce development for researchers and other individuals focused on diabetes. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212216

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Capital Improvements to Educational, C...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for capital funding in eligible areas. Funding is intended for the acquisition or enhancement of facilities that are used by education, cultural affairs, and social and health services. Grant recipie...

GrantWatch ID#: 215860

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers at IHEs for Neurological Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 219384

Grants to Ontario Early-Career Medical Researchers Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario early-career medical researchers affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended for research activities in the focus areas of patient care and education for physicians. The following types of research ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219613

Grants to Ontario Residents Affiliated with Charitable Institutions for Health Research Projec...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario residents affiliated with charitable institutions for health research projects. Funding is intended to support clinical, medical education, and health system research projects. The primary focus area for projects is patient care and the education...

GrantWatch ID#: 219614

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations in Multiple States and Provinces for Community Benefit ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada organizations in multiple states and provinces for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas for funding include community vitality, education, and environment. Priority is given to projects and orga...

GrantWatch ID#: 222386

Grants to Ontario Physicians and Physicians-in-Training for Research Training Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario physicians and physicians in training for research training programs. Funding is intended for programs to increase the capacity of physicians to conduct health research. Funds may be used for salary, research-related expenses, funds for the mento...

GrantWatch ID#: 223131

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and IHEs for Security Equipment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to offset the cost of installing and operating security equipment. Funding is intended to be used towards the installation of security cameras, as well as for cybersecure cloud storage of the recorded surve...

GrantWatch ID#: 224821

Grants to Ontario Academic Institutions, Research Hospitals, and Early-Stage Technology Compan...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Ontario academic institutions, research hospitals, and early-stage technology companies to advance technology projects. Eligible sectors include advanced manufacturing, cleantech, artificial intelligence, robotics, and IT. Funding is intended for early-s...

GrantWatch ID#: 225657

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying PhD Students to Participate in a Residency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International qualifying PhD students to participate in a residency. Funding is intended to support students who want to enhance their research by traveling to an academic institution other than their own. Successful applicants are expec...

GrantWatch ID#: 225678

Grants to Canada Undergraduate Students at Eligible Institutions to Support Research on Specif...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Canada undergraduate students at eligible institutions to support research on specific topics. Funding is intended to provide work experience and to encourage students to pursue graduate studies in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 225743

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career PhD Scholars for Historical Humani...

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International early-career PhD scholars to pursue research projects related to historical humanities. Funding will cover a monthly stipend as well as travel and other material expenses. Funding is intended for a wide range of resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 225800

Grants to USA and Canada Law Schools for Initiatives to Encourage Students to Pursue Careers i...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada law schools for initiatives to encourage students to pursue careers in law. Funding is intended for collaborative projects among at least three universities. Eligible activities include workshops, conferences, law fairs, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225903

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for Initiatives Addressing Youth and Child A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International students for initiatives addressing youth and child abuse. Funding is intended for ideas of how to support survivors of abuse and prevent youth and child abuse. Eligible uses of funds will be judged by the amount of autonom...

GrantWatch ID#: 227423

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Early-Stage Autism Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Ph.D. and M.D. researchers affiliated with IHEs, medical schools, and research institutions for early-stage research projects related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Funding is intended for exploratory res...

GrantWatch ID#: 228965

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Write Academic Research Article Reviews

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to write article reviews focused on academic research. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal before applying. Eligible candidates have a doctorate degree or equivalent experience. Priority is given to expertise ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230403

Grants and Loans to Canada Individuals to Pursue Full-Time Higher Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans and grants to Canada students to assist with full-time higher education. Interest-free loans and non-repayable grants are intended to help individuals who are enrolled in a full-time degree, diploma, or technical program at a designated educational instituti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230616

Grants and Loans to Canada Students to Pursue Part-Time Higher Education

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $2,520 per year to Canada students to assist with higher education. Interest-free loans and grants are intended to help individuals who are enrolled in a part-time degree, diploma, or technical program at a designated edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230617

Loans to Ontario Entities for Energy-Efficiency Improvements to Buildings

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to Ontario nonprofits, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and owners of commercial, industrial, residential, and retail buildings to implement energy-efficiency improvements on buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of technologies and measures. Buildings mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231052

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institution-Affiliated Scholars for Research Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars affiliated with accredited institutions for research projects. Priority is given to proposals that bridge fields of discipline. Eligible projects result in policy white papers, peer-reviewed publications, or sharea...

GrantWatch ID#: 231824
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How to Find & Apply for College & University Grants in Ontario

Securing institutional grant funding starts with identifying opportunities that match your college or university's facility, research, or program needs. Use the GrantWatch directory filters above to narrow your search by category, funding source, and deadline, covering campus infrastructure, research facilities, faculty support, and academic programs. GrantWatch is a full grant lifecycle platform, supporting every stage from prospecting through post-award reporting, with the Grant Prospecting Dashboard and Grant Funding Pipeline to track opportunities, GrantWatch Intelligence™ to uncover best-fit funders faster, and the AI Grant Writing Tool to accelerate proposal development. Team members within the same GrantWatch ecosystem can be added as seats on the Grant Funding Pipeline at no extra cost, and multiple user licenses are available for large institutions.

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What types of grants are available for colleges and universities?

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.

Do community colleges and trade schools qualify, or only universities?

Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Many grants are open to community colleges, trade schools, and universities alike, while others are restricted to a specific type of institution. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm eligibility.

Can multiple team members at my institution collaborate on GrantWatch?

Yes. Team members within the same GrantWatch ecosystem can be added as seats on the Grant Funding Pipeline at no extra cost, allowing departments, grant offices, and research teams to collaborate on shared opportunities. GrantWatch also offers multiple user licenses for large institutions with broader collaboration needs.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.

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