Economic Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 24 Economic Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 2 open right now, across 14 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $50M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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24total grants
2open now
14agencies
$10K–$50Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
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Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 14 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 30, 2026
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RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program.Trust Fund…

🏛 U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program 📋 CFDA 21.015 ⏰ Oct 31, 2027 💰 $5,710,210 – $14,518,510
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Economic Development grants by state

California (102) Pennsylvania (52) Illinois (37) Montana (32) Ohio (17) Iowa (11)

Economic Development grants by applicant

Nonprofits (225) Small Business (SBA-defined) (172) Public Authority (154) Tribal Nation (120) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (115) City / Municipal Government (99) County Government (86) Individuals (73) Low-income (69) State Government (55) Public University (47) Public K-12 School (42)

Frequently asked questions

How many economic development grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 24 economic development grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 2 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 October 30, 2026 — about 1 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 $10K to $50M, 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 economic 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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