As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 809 Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 241 open right now, across 169 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $150M. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The purpose is to support institutions in addressing basic-needs insecurity among students. This grant is intended to further the work of the previously offered Ending Student…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announce this funding opportunity to carry out the Plant Protection Act Section 7721 (PPA 7721)…
🏛 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service📋 CFDA 10.031⏰ Oct 19, 2026💰
$1 – $3,500,000
The NIH Common Fund, with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs), intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the Precision Medicine…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Oct 19, 2026
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose to establish core centers that are part of an integrated and existing program of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.847⏰ Oct 20, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) Discovery Award supports innovative, untested, groundbreaking research that provides new insights and explores early concepts…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 21, 2026
DCY is seeking to expand the FSN model to two additional counties to employ programmatic positions to implement the FSN in Lorain and Montgomery Counties. DCY…
🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth⏰ Oct 22, 2026
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 22, 2026
Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award (TDRA) is to support product-driven therapeutic and diagnostic development…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 22, 2026
Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) is to support conceptually innovative research that could…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Oct 22, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by September 10, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.…
In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Oct 27, 2026
The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 14 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026
ServeOhio is pleased to announce the availability of funds for FY27 Ohio AmeriCorps Competitive Operational Grants. Applications are due October 30, 2026 by 5:00 PM EST…
🏛 Ohio Commission on Service and Volunteerism⏰ Oct 30, 2026
The purpose of the Nurse Educator Fellowship Program is to ensure the retention of well-qualified nursing faculty at institutions of higher learning that award degrees in…
The Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program seeks proposals addressing research areas (as described in the ONR Science and Technology Department section of ONR's website…
🏛 Office of Naval Research📋 CFDA 12.300⏰ Oct 30, 2026
How many grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 809 grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 241 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 October 20, 2026 — about 1 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 $1K to $150M, 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 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 grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
Colleges and universities across the country access substantial federal funding through research and institutional development grants. With 809 active grants listed in this category, institutions can pursue opportunities from top funders including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation. These agencies support a wide range of higher education priorities and institutional goals.
Most college grants fall between $150,000 and $750,000, with 88% requiring competitive applications. First-generation students, low-income populations, and individuals with disabilities are frequent beneficiaries. Common funding focuses include cancer research, education, and public health initiatives. Filtering by support type, demographic focus, and industry can help institutions identify their best-fit opportunities.
