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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 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

Scholarship to an Alberta Young Writer to Pursue Higher Education

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta young writer to pursue higher education. Funding is intended to recognize a talented writer and assist them in attaining their educational goals. A wide variety of literary genres are eligible, including fiction, poetry, graphic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225073

Scholarship to an Alberta Film or Video Arts Student to Pursue Their Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta film or video arts student to pursue their undergraduate studies. Funding is intended to assist an individual who has already shown strong talent in the video arts and who has clear goals. Individuals from diverse backgrounds ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 225074

Scholarship to an Alberta Dance Student to Offset Undergraduate Program Costs

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta dance student to offset undergraduate program costs. This program is intended to support a talented young dancer as they pursue additional training in any genre of dance. The student must be enrolled in an eligible program in or...

GrantWatch ID#: 225076

Scholarship to an Alberta Visual Artist to Pursue Undergraduate Studies

Deadline: 03/01/27

Scholarship of $7,000 to an Alberta visual artist to pursue undergraduate studies. Eligible visual arts include sculpture, painting, drawing, printmaking, and other materials. The awarded individual should show strong talent and potential and should have clear tra...

GrantWatch ID#: 225077

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 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, 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 to Alberta Nonprofits, IHEs, and Indigenous Entities for Community-Betterment Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit organizations, First Nations, Metis Settlements, and institutions of higher education for programs that benefit local communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193480

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

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 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 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 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 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
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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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