Education Equity Grants for Public University

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 33 Education Equity Grants for Public University — 12 open right now, across 14 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $15M. The next application deadline is November 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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33total grants
12open now
14agencies
$2.5K–$15Mfunding range
Nov 20next deadline
OPEN 32 days left Hard to apply

LOUIS STOKES ALLIANCES FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION (LSAMP)

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
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OPEN Hard to apply

Centers of Excellence (COE)

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
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OPEN Hard to apply

Science and Technology Studies (STS)

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
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Frequently asked questions

How many education equity grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 33 education equity grants for public university, of which 12 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 32 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 $15M, 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 public university, 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 Public University

The U.S. National Science Foundation leads education equity funding for public universities, supporting research that expands STEM access and removes systemic barriers to student success. 7,368 active grants in this category reflect NSF's commitment to this mission, ranging from institutional capacity building to large-scale curriculum development initiatives.

Most awards fall between $500K and $2.5M and require competitive applications across all opportunities listed here. Only 6% mandate cost-sharing, making these grants accessible to institutions with limited matching funds. To refine your search, filter by support type—Research grants and Capacity Building awards attract distinctly different institutional profiles and funding timelines.