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Grants for Oregon Colleges & Universities

Explore 820 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 Oregon. 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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Grants to USA Organizations for Research on Earth's Atmosphere

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

Grants to USA organizations to conduct research on Earth's atmosphere. Applicants must submit a notice of intent to apply and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for a wide range of research projects to incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 231677

Fellowships to USA PhD Scholars for Academic Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Fellowships to USA and territories PhD scholars for academic research projects in the humanities and eligible social sciences. Fellowships are intended to support projects at all stages of development. Eligible proposals for social science research must utilize pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 205458

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Schools to Design a Lunar Rover

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International IHEs, middle schools, and high schools to design a lunar rover. The program is intended to engage students in a nine-month long challenge to design and build lunar rovers that are remote-controlled or human-powered. I...

GrantWatch ID#: 223945

Fellowships to USA Qualifying Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 09/17/26 Conference Date: 08/20/26

Fellowships of $60,000 to USA qualifying scholars for social science and humanities research projects. Funding is intended to support individuals engaged in full-time writing and research. The applicant's goal should be to produce a significant scholarly work. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 231406

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Veterinarians and Veterinary Students for Feline Heal...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International veterinarians, post-doctoral fellows, and veterinary students for research projects that address the health needs of cats. All areas of study related to feline health are welcome...

GrantWatch ID#: 175909

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Dravet Syndrome Res...

Deadline: 08/21/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career MD and PhD researchers to conduct investigations on Dravet syndrome. Awardees will also be considered for an additional award for postdoctoral excellence. Funding is intended for projects that address the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218482

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Large-Scale Dravet Syndrome Research

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for large-scale research projects related to Dravet syndrome. Funding is intended for research led by independent, established, and experienced rese...

GrantWatch ID#: 218549

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Dravet Syndrome

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for research projects related to Dravet Syndrome. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that investigate hypotheses related to addressing t...

GrantWatch ID#: 218550

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Clinical Dravet Syndrome Research

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for clinical research projects related to Dravet syndrome. Funding is intended for projects that address the needs of patients and focus on improvin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218551

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Researchers for Patient-Oriented Research

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions for patient-oriented research projects related to Dravet syndrome. Funding is intended for studies that involve direct i...

GrantWatch ID#: 218553

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Melanoma Research

Deadline: 12/10/26 LOI Date: 08/21/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit research and academic institutions for collaborative translational melanoma research projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for studies conduct...

GrantWatch ID#: 223388

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Upgrade Adoption Systems

Deadline: 08/21/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, Tribes, and government agencies to upgrade adoption practices. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program will fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 231530

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies for Seabird Conservation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and tribal governments for seabird conservation projects in eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 190973

Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Establish Communities of Practice

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to establish communities of practice to provide TTA to eligible grant recipients. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231566

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Organization for Technical Assistance to Tribal Entities

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 231568

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Data Collection and Performance Management

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 231571

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Assist Eligible Grantees with Program Implementation

Deadline: 08/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 231572

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

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 hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805

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

Contract to a USA IHE, Corporation, Institute, or Consultant to Research Student Transit

Deadline: 08/25/26

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit fare initiatives for students. The contractor will investigate fare costs for high school and postsecondary students with the goal of determining which student fare programs,...

GrantWatch ID#: 231360

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 Teachers, IHEs, and Schools for Holocaust Education Activities

Deadline: 10/02/26 Conference Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA teachers, IHEs, and schools for Holocaust education activities. Funding is intended for field trips, educational materials, guest speakers, and other programming to teach students about the Holocaust and genocide. The focus is on teac...

GrantWatch ID#: 216446

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

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 Associations and Consortia of Independent and Community Colleges to Simplify Stu...

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA associations and consortia of independent colleges and community colleges to simplify student transition to private colleges. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full proposal. This grant program is focused on addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 193434

Grants to USA IHEs for Projects to Benefit Students and Faculty

Deadline: 11/13/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to USA private colleges and universities for projects to benefit students and faculty. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects related to higher education, especially those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 204723

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

Cooperative Agreement for a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Provide Addiction Treatment Through Courts

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative Agreement for a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to provide addiction treatment through the criminal justice system. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for decreasing criminal justice costs, implementing treatm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231458

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

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity to Lead a National Tribal TTA Center

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to lead a national center providing technical assistance to tribal grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 231648

Grant to a USA or Int'l Nonprofit, IHE, or For-Profit to Promote Garment Workers' Rights

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grant to a USA or International nonprofit, IHE, for-profit, or public international organization for activities to promote labor rights among garment industry workers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds may...

GrantWatch ID#: 231713

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

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

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Entity for Crime Data Accuracy Research

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, or agency for research on the accuracy of crime data. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify common inaccuraci...

GrantWatch ID#: 230446

Agreement to a USA IHE Consortium for Research on Transportation Safety for Tribal Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE partnering with a consortium of academic, tribal, and community entities to conduct research on transportation safety improvements for Tribal communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed b...

GrantWatch ID#: 230896

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Mitigate Wildfire Risk

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to develop local capacity to mitigate the risk of wildfires. Funding is intended for initiatives to reduce hazardous fuels, increase training and education, complete assessments, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231607

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231610

Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Enhance Recreational Experiences

Deadline: 08/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231611

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 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

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 Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Real Esta...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that address real estate sector concerns. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustaina...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977

Grants to USA Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Estate

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individual real estate managers, building owners, tenants, residents, students, and academic faculty for projects that improve the environmental performance of commercial real estate. Funding is intended to advance sustainability and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended to generate practical knowledge that helps ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980

Scholarships to USA Student-Athletes in Eligible Sports to Attend College

Deadline: 08/31/26

Scholarships to USA student-athletes in eligible sports to attend college. Funding is intended to recognize students showing both academic and sport excellence and to defray the costs of higher education. Applicants must be students completing high school in the S...

GrantWatch ID#: 212715

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
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