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Grants for Alberta Colleges & Universities

Explore 362 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 Alberta. 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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362 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Mid-Career Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/27 LOI Date: 10/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International mid-career researchers affiliated with 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 researchers e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231139

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Suppor...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to support small-scale research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for small resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 183781

Grants for Neuroimaging Research to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-P...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research projects related to neuroimaging. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 205988

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychology Doctoral Student to Conduct Mental Health ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International psychology doctoral student to conduct research for use in writing their dissertation. Funding is intended for a student in community, counseling, or clinical psychology with lived experience whose dissertation topic is rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 207356

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Innov...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for innovative exploratory biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 215197

Grants for Exploratory Research on Language Development to USA, Canada, and International Nonp...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 215603

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Resea...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research studies related to implementing health interventions. Applicants must submit an LO...

GrantWatch ID#: 217702

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Proteins Associated ...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research on proteins associated with rare diseases. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete the required registrations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217705

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Novel...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, IHEs, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations for novel, exploratory health-related research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for novel...

GrantWatch ID#: 218346

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Alzhe...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research on Alzheimer's and related diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 218531

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects addressing issues related to human genomic or genetic research. Required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 221128

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Early...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for early-stage health research projects using clinical trials. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222169

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Substance Use Research

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for substance use research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to address high-priority rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 230164

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to Canada Individuals for Research Projects Focused on Kidney Disease

Deadline: 11/23/26 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to Canada independent researchers affiliated with eligible institutions to study kidney disease. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible expenses may include supplies, materials, equipment, payment of laboratory assistants, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174821

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MDs and PhDs for Research to Improve Human Health

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International MDs, PhDs, and those with equivalent degrees for research addressing human health. Funding is intended for basic, translational, and clinical studies to identify therapeutic interventions for a range of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216451

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Emerging MDs and PhDs for Initial Medical Research

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of $50,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International emerging MDs, PhDs, and those with equivalent degrees for initial medical research studies related to genetic aortic and vascular conditions. The purpose of the program is to support basic, translational...

GrantWatch ID#: 216452

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities to Advance AI Healthcare Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to move AI healthcare tools from prototypes to real-world use in patient care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several w...

GrantWatch ID#: 230661

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Medical AI Tools

Deadline: 10/19/26

Cooperative Agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for multi-disciplinary research to develop AI tools for healthcare. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 230669

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribal G...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Tribal governments, school districts, and faith-based organizations for studies addressing human genetic research. Applicants are advised that required regi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211707

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Studi...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, government and tribal agencies, and IHEs for studies to determine the efficacy of therapeutic agents to treat neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 217736

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Medic...

Deadline: 10/20/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for research on medical ethics. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research on the ethic...

GrantWatch ID#: 218708

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects on Insurance, Social Securit...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects addressing insurance, social security, and health promotion. Applicants may work independently or in conjunction with research centers, companies, hospitals, or universities. Fields of interest incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 205957

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for American History Research

Deadline: 10/26/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars, IHE faculty, and doctoral candidates to conduct research related to American History at an institution in New York City. Priority is given to research on topics related to the Cold War, slavery and abolition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229147

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Institutions for Math and Physics Projects

Deadline: 02/24/27 LOI Date: 10/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research centers and educational institutions for collaborative projects in theoretical physics, mathematics, and theoretical computer science. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 175673

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student to Conduct Psychology Dissertation R...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grant of $11,000 to a USA, Canada, or International qualifying graduate student to conduct psychology dissertation research. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on skill acquisition and expertise development. Preference will be given to proposals of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 207354

Cooperative Agreements to USA and International Entities for Genomic Research Tools

Deadline: 10/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to develop innovative tools for genomic research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 230388

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Juvenile Myositis

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects related to juvenile myositis. Funding is intended to advance research to improve medical treatment and work towards a cure f...

GrantWatch ID#: 195403

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Laboratories for Expe...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and international nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities, government agencies, and laboratories to cover expenses related to conferences, scientific meetings, and workshops that address aging. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 212478

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits and IHEs for Women's Health Initiatives

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, IHEs, research programs, and community organizations for initiatives to protect women's health. Funding is intended for education and research activities related to heart disease. Two funding streams are available:...

GrantWatch ID#: 219108

Grants to Canada Organizations for Community Projects and to Improve Healthcare

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Canada organizations for community projects and to improve healthcare. Funding is intended to support initiatives that align with the following focus areas: health concerns, culture, arts, environment, science, education, social, and humanitarian. Priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 225563

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for Papers on Designs Impacting Global Stand...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students for papers written on designs that impact global standardization for industries and markets worldwide. Applications may be submitted by the student or his or her faculty mentor. Recipients a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230967

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Researchers to Pursue Research Related to Hematol...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International PhD researchers affiliated with academic institutions and organizations to pursue research related to hematology and coagulation. Eligible applicants have previously published their findings in at least three med...

GrantWatch ID#: 205857

Grants to Canada Investigators Affiliated With Eligible Universities for Community Projects Re...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Canada investigators affiliated with eligible universities for community projects related to the treatment of brain disorders. Funding is intended to support community projects involving neurological research. In previous years, grants ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207257

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School Math Teachers for Professional Development

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA, its territories, and Canada high school mathematics teachers who are members of the funding source for professional development activities. The purpose of the program is to enhance the competence in the instruction of mathematics in grades 9-1...

GrantWatch ID#: 231150

Grants USA and Canada Teams of Mathematics Teachers for Math Education Research Projects

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada teams of PK-12 mathematics teachers and post-secondary math educators for collaborative math education research projects in the classroom. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 231151

Grants to USA and Canada Teams of Teachers to Create Math Teaching Materials

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada teams of elementary and post-secondary teachers to create and edit mathematics teaching materials. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for collaborative curriculum developm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231154

Scholarships to USA and Canada Prek-5 Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada PreK-5 teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and enha...

GrantWatch ID#: 231160

Scholarships to USA and Canada Grade 6-8 Teachers for Graduate-Level Math Courses

Deadline: 11/01/26

Scholarships to USA and Canada grade 6-8 teachers for graduate-level mathematics education courses. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to support coursework that will lead to improved student outcomes and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 231161

Grants to USA and Canada Educator Teams for College Math Preparatory Classes

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA and Canada teams of high school math teachers and IHE educators for college preparatory classes in mathematics. At least one team member must be a member of the funding source's organization. The programs must be designed to assist st...

GrantWatch ID#: 231163

Grants to Canada Researchers for Studies to Improve Pediatric Health

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 11/01/26

Grants to Canada researchers affiliated with eligible charitable organizations, research hospitals, and post-secondary institutions for studies to improve pediatric health. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231748

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, IHEs, and Individuals for Events and Activities

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, post-secondary institutions, and individuals for programs and projects that focus on humanities and social science research topics. Funding is intended for activities and events that represent chances to exchange knowledg...

GrantWatch ID#: 180893

Grant to a Canada Researcher for Studies Related to Food Allergies

Deadline: 11/03/26

Grant of $75,000 to a Canada researcher affiliated with an eligible university or research institute for studies related to food allergies. Funding is intended to support projects that shed light on the prevention, management, treatment, mechanisms of disease, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 209522

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Related to C...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships of up to $45,000 to USA and Canada scholars affiliated with an institution for social science and humanities research related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the Chinese language. Fellows may use the award for fieldwork, follow-up...

GrantWatch ID#: 192995

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs to Pursue Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with IHEs to pursue writing and research projects in the humanities or interpretive social sciences related to China. Applicants are required to have a working knowledge of Chinese or other languages used in Chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 204806

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs for Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/26

Fellowships of $15,000 to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with institutions for research and writing on topics related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Chinese or another language used in China. Research on Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Tibe...

GrantWatch ID#: 204819

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, and IHEs for Diabetes Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, hospitals, and institutions of higher education for studies related to diabetes. Funding is intended for research that will improve health outcomes for people living with Type 1...

GrantWatch ID#: 212219

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Senior Faculty for Preliminary Melanoma Research Proj...

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior faculty affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for preliminary research projects addressing melanoma. Funding is intended for high-risk and high-reward projects that lack preliminary data. Focus...

GrantWatch ID#: 223390

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Publish Liberal Research

Deadline: 11/05/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students and faculty members to publish research for the public. Funding is intended for publishing research in multimedia or print formats. Content should be intended for general audiences and be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231823
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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.

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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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