Education Equity Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 29 Education Equity Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 18 open right now, across 15 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $8M. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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29total grants
18open now
15agencies
$10K–$8Mfunding range
Jun 15next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.323A

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in…

🏛 Department of Education 📋 CFDA 84.323 ⏰ Jun 16, 2026
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Open Textbook Pilot Program

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Open Textbook Pilot Program…

🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.116 ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program

The purpose of the FIPSE-Basic Needs Program is to advance systemic and sustainable solutions to student basic needs insecurity through support programs that address the basic…

🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.116 ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): Accessible Education Video Projects; Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.327C

Program Description: The purpose of the Educational Technology, Media, and Materials for Individuals with Disabilities Program is to improve results for children with disabilities by (1)…

🏛 Department of Education 📋 CFDA 84.327 ⏰ Jun 26, 2026 💰 up to $1,050,000
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

FY 26 Postsecondary Student Success Grant 84.116M

The purpose of PSSG is to improve postsecondary student outcomes, including retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion, by leveraging data and implementing, scaling, and rigorously evaluating…

🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.116 ⏰ Jun 29, 2026 💰 $2,000,000 – $8,000,000
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OPEN 16 days left Moderate to apply

Truants’ Alternative/Optional Ed

To serve students with attendance problems and/or dropouts up to and including those who are 21 years of age and provide truancy prevention and intervention services…

🏛 Illinois State Board of Education ⏰ Jun 29, 2026
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OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE): Comprehensive Centers Program: National Comprehensive Center on Improving Literacy for Students with Disabilities; ALN 84.283D

Program Description: The purpose of the Comprehensive Centers (CC) program is to provide capacity-building services to state educational agencies (SEAs), regional educational agencies (REAs), local educational…

🏛 Department of Education 📋 CFDA 84.283 ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 up to $1,500,000
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

New Beginning for Tribal Students Program

The purpose of the NBTS grant program, Assistance Listing 10.527, is to increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890…

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 📋 CFDA 10.527 ⏰ Jul 2, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 51 days left Hard to apply

Science and Technology Studies

Synopsis of Program: Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the conceptual foundations, historical developments and social contexts of science, technology, engineering…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Aug 3, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many education equity grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 29 education equity grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 18 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 June 15, 2026 — about 2 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 $8M, 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 education equity 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.

About Education Equity Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

Colleges pursuing education equity initiatives have access to 5,929 active grants, with typical awards ranging from $200,000 to $1.5 million. The U.S. National Science Foundation, Department of Education, and National Institutes of Health lead funding in this space, reflecting strong federal commitment to equitable higher education outcomes and institutional capacity.

These grants are exclusively competitive, requiring institutions to demonstrate measurable impact on equity outcomes. Nearly one in five opportunities involve cost-sharing requirements, so budget planning is essential. To refine your search, filter by support type—capacity building grants often provide foundational resources for institutions launching new equity initiatives.