Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 699 Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 267 open right now, across 146 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $550M. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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699total grants
267open now
146agencies
$1K–$550Mfunding range
Jul 20next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Advanced Technological Education

With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 1, 2026 💰 $475,000 – $7,500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award (IA) supports innovative, untested, high-risk/potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or basic cancer…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 5, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Focused Pilot Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Focused Pilot Award supports the exploration and development of impactful and innovative concepts under a…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 7, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

Algebra and Number Theory

The Algebra and Number Theory program supports research in algebra, algebraic and arithmetic geometry, number theory, and representation theory. Conference proposals The Algebra and Number Theory…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Oct 9, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

Mathematical Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are enabling extraordinary scientific breakthroughs in fields ranging from protein folding, natural language processing, drug synthesis, and recommender systems to…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.070 ⏰ Oct 9, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $1,500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

DoW Melanoma Research Program Survivorship Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Survivorship Research Award addresses the relatively new and underfunded area of melanoma-specific survivorship by supporting a…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 14, 2026
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DoW Melanoma Research Program Team Science Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Melanoma Research Program (MRP) Team Science Award supports a broad range of hypothesis-driven, multidisciplinary studies that have a short-term goal…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 14, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 699 grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 267 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 July 20, 2026 — about 3 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 $550M, 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 699 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.