Community Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 126 Community Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 4 open right now, across 52 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $550M. The next application deadline is July 31, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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126total grants
4open now
52agencies
$1K–$550Mfunding range
Jul 31next deadline
OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

CDBG 2024 Disaster Recovery – Buyout

Purpose This grant program is designed to help local jurisdictions move forward with critical infrastructure and recovery efforts following a disaster. FEMA requires state and local…

🏛 Iowa Economic Development Authority ⏰ Jul 31, 2026
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

Promise Neighborhoods-84.215N

The purpose of the Promise Neighborhoods program is to significantly improve the academic and developmental outcomes of children and youth living in the most distressed communities…

🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.215 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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Community Development grants by state

California (1914) Ohio (357) Pennsylvania (111) Illinois (53) New York (41) Iowa (12) Virginia (10)

Community Development grants by applicant

Nonprofits (1956) Public Authority (1775) Tribal Nation (1613) Small Business (SBA-defined) (1414) Individuals (1160) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (735) City / Municipal Government (608) County Government (590) Low-income (481) Public K-12 School (416) Tribal Organization (258) State Government (218)

Frequently asked questions

How many community development grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 126 community development grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 4 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 31, 2026 — about 14 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $550M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse community development grants for colleges (all higher ed), view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

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