Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

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.

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812total grants
239open now
169agencies
$1K–$150Mfunding range
Oct 26next deadline
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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OPEN Hard to apply

Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program

The primary aim of the Mathematical Sciences Infrastructure Program is to foster the continuing health of the mathematical sciences research community as a whole. In addition,the…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Feb 2, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Occupational Safety and Health Research (R01)

The purpose of the R01 grant program is to (1) improve understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, (2) identify and…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.262 ⏰ Feb 5, 2027 💰 up to $680,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)

Convergence research is a means for solving vexing research problems, in particular, complex problems focusing on societal needs or deep scientific challenges. It entails integrating knowledge,…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Feb 8, 2027 💰 $1,200,000 – $3,600,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1

NSF-supported science and engineering research increasingly relies on cutting-edge infrastructure. With its Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program and Major Multi-user Facilities ("Major Facilities") projects, NSF supports…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.079 ⏰ Feb 8, 2027 💰 $4,000,000 – $19,999,999
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OPEN Hard to apply

Limited Competition: Biospecimen Banks to support NCI National Clinical Trials Network Biospecimen Banks (NCTN Biobanks) and the NCI Early-Phase and Experimental Clinical Trials Biospecimen Bank (EET

Through this limited competition Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications to support continuation of the two distinct biospecimen banking resources:The…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.394 ⏰ Feb 11, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination

The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination (OTIC) Program supports a broad range of research and technology development activities. Unsolicited proposals are accepted for instrumentation development that…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.050 ⏰ Feb 15, 2027
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NIOSH Centers of Excellence for Total Worker Health® (U19)

PURPOSENIOSH intends to support the Centers of Excellence in Total Worker Health® (TWH). These Centers will conduct rigorous research and translation activities to prevent harmful exposures, improve…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.262 ⏰ Feb 26, 2027 💰 $500,000 – $1,400,000
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Frequently asked questions

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.