Education Grants for Private University

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 183 Education Grants for Private University — 99 open right now, across 53 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.4K to $22M. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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183total grants
99open now
53agencies
$2.4K–$22Mfunding range
Jun 15next deadline
OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)

Grant for health professions schools to offer scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.925 ⏰ Jun 22, 2026 💰 $1 – $650,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development Grant Program

The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned…

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

FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP)…

🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.336 ⏰ Jun 23, 2026
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OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

Curriculum Development: Western Civilization

The purpose of this program is to support formal education by strengthening the teaching and study of the humanities at institutions of higher education. For 2026,…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.038 ⏰ Jun 25, 2026 💰 $1 – $750,000
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OPEN 12 days left Hard to apply

Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program.…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.039 ⏰ Jun 25, 2026 💰 $1 – $230,000
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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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Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education Program

The Parren J. Mitchell Entrepreneurship Education program was created to train and educate entrepreneurs in subjects directly related to successful entrepreneurship through the development and implementation…

🏛 DOC NOAA - ERA Production 📋 CFDA 11.802 ⏰ Jun 29, 2026
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Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program

​​The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.516 ⏰ Jun 29, 2026 💰 $1 – $910,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many education grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 183 education grants for private university, of which 99 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 $2.4K to $22M, 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 grants for private university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
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About Education Grants for Private University

Private universities can access 5,929 active education grants ranging from $300,000 to $750,000 in median award size. The National Institutes of Health leads among top funding agencies, reflecting the sector's strong emphasis on research-driven institutional advancement and specialized academic programs that attract federal investment.

Nearly nine in ten grants in this category use competitive application models, demanding rigorous proposal development. Most support capacity building, training, and research initiatives. Notably, only 5% require cost-sharing, reducing financial barriers for applicants. To sharpen your search, filter by support type—isolating "Research" grants will surface the most substantial funding opportunities aligned with private university strengths.