Education Equity Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 40 Education Equity Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 10 open right now, across 18 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $10M. The next application deadline is November 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Nov 20, 2026💰
$125,000 – $5,000,000
CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research. CREST…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Dec 4, 2026
The National Science Foundation (NSF) plays a prominent role in the improvement of undergraduate STEM education at the Nation’s colleges and universities. Through the IUSE: Innovation…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Dec 9, 2026
Through the From Seedlings to Scale (S2S) Grants program, IES will invest in innovative ideas within an identified focus area through three phases of increasing funding…
🏛 Department of Education📋 CFDA 84.305⏰ Dec 11, 2026💰
up to $500,000
Synopsis of Program: The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) hold much promise as sectors of the economy where we can expect to see…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jan 20, 2027💰
$200,000 – $2,000,000
The Centers of Excellence Program provides grants to health professions schools and other public and nonprofit health or educational entities to assist schools in supporting programs…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.157⏰ Feb 2, 2027💰
$1 – $686,000
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⏰ Feb 2, 2027
The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields. Ultimately, the S-STEM program…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 2, 2027💰
$1,000,000 – $5,000,000
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the mission of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Aug 10, 2027💰
from $8,000,000
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for Resource-based centers…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.313⏰ Mar 1, 2029
How many education equity grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 40 education equity grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 10 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 November 20, 2026 — about 21 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 $2.5K to $10M, 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 7,433 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.
