As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 812 Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 239 open right now, across 169 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $150M. The next application deadline is October 26, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that will make an important contribution toward…
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA📋 CFDA 12.420⏰ Nov 19, 2026
This NOFO encourages applications for multi-site exploratory and confirmatory clinical trials focused on promising interventions; biomarker or outcome measure validation studies that are immediately preparatory to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Nov 19, 2026
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
The NIH Common Fund, National Institute on Aging, National Cancer Institute and additional NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) intend to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Nov 23, 2026
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) hereby notifies NIH award recipients that funds may be available for revision applications to support the expansion of existing projects…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Nov 24, 2026
The purpose of this funding is to support the earthquake mitigation efforts of States and Territories with High to Very High seismic risk as determined by…
🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security📋 CFDA 97.082⏰ Nov 30, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), requests applications for fiscal year (FY) 2026 from existing initiatives of the Dairy Business Innovation (DBI)…
DOE CMEI is dedicated to securing America’s energy future by reinforcing domestic critical mineral supply chains, driving next-generation energy technology and manufacturing research, and promoting affordable,…
🏛 Golden Field Office📋 CFDA 81.087⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
$2,000,000 – $20,000,000
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC or the Injury Center) is soliciting investigator-initiated research to rigorously…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.136⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
up to $650,000
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to expand the evidence base for…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.136⏰ Dec 1, 2026💰
up to $1,200,000
The HSI Education Grants Program, under assistance listing number 10.223, will promote and strengthen the ability HSIs to carry out education, applied research, and related community…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.223⏰ Dec 3, 2026💰
$25,000 – $1,200,000
PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by October 16, 2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.…
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
Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1 Research, development, and fabrication of Silicon Carbide cladding specimens for research reactor insertion, irradiation, and post-irradiation examinations by…
🏛 Idaho Field Office📋 CFDA 81.121⏰ Dec 7, 2026💰
up to $62,500,000
The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program supports exploratory and developmental research projects (R21) that address issues related to diagnostic or treatment uncertainty among individuals receiving…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.262⏰ Dec 8, 2026💰
up to $365,000
How many grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 812 grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 239 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 26, 2026 — about 4 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 812 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.
