Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 809 Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 238 open right now, across 169 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $150M. The next application deadline is October 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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809total grants
238open now
169agencies
$1K–$150Mfunding range
Oct 21next deadline
OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

Emergency Citrus Disease Research and Extension Pre-Applications

In FY 2026, the ECDRE program, under Assistance Listing 10.309, is soliciting proposals to develop effective tactics and strategies to control HLB and its disease complex…

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 📋 CFDA 10.309 ⏰ Nov 2, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $15,000,000
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

Autism Centers of Excellence R01

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), with the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), National Institute…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.865 ⏰ Nov 2, 2026
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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

Space Technology Research Institutes

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released the solicitation “Space Technology Research Institutes (STRI26),” as an appendix to the Research and Technology Mission…

🏛 NASA Headquarters 📋 CFDA 43.012 ⏰ Nov 3, 2026 💰 up to $13,000,000
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OPEN 15 days left Hard to apply

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Resource Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) Resource Development Award (RDA) supports the development of a multiomic atlas generated from well-annotated…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 4, 2026
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OPEN 16 days left Moderate to apply

Children’s Advocacy Center Start-up Funds

The purpose of start-up funding is to assist prospective Children's Advocacy Centers (CAC) in their initial development in order that they may establish a common and…

🏛 Ohio Department of Children and Youth ⏰ Nov 5, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $5,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 809 grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 238 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 21, 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.