Economic Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 20 Economic Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 3 open right now, across 12 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $50M. The next application deadline is July 31, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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20total grants
3open now
12agencies
$10K–$50Mfunding range
Jul 31next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 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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CLOSING SOON 5 days left Hard to apply

Artificial Intelligence for American Competitiveness and Economic Security (AI-ACES) in South Asia

The program within SCA will aim to deploy American AI technology securely in U.S. partners’ strategic economic sectors and infrastructure.  The specific strategic economic sector(s) and organizations (including government, public institutions like utilities, and…

🏛 Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.108 ⏰ Aug 2, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 24 days left Hard to apply

Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center State Competition

The NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) is seeking applications from eligible applicants to establish and operate a MEP Center in the States of Alabama,…

🏛 National Institute of Standards and Technology 📋 CFDA 11.611 ⏰ Aug 21, 2026
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Economic Development grants by state

California (100) Pennsylvania (49) Montana (32) Illinois (23) Ohio (18) Iowa (11) New York (10)

Economic Development grants by applicant

Nonprofits (198) Small Business (SBA-defined) (155) Public Authority (144) Tribal Nation (115) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (99) City / Municipal Government (96) County Government (83) Individuals (71) Low-income (59) State Government (53) Tribal Organization (37) Public University (36)

Frequently asked questions

How many economic development grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 20 economic development grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 3 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 3 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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