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.
The purpose of this forecast is to inform the research community that the NIH Common Fund, along with its partner NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.310⏰ Mar 1, 2027💰
$1,000,000 – $7,000,000
The MCA program offers an opportunity for scientists and engineers at the mid-career stage (see restrictions under Additional Eligibility Information) to substantively enhance and advance theirresearch…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.074⏰ Mar 1, 2027
The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields. Ultimately, the S-STEM program…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 2, 2027💰
$1,000,000 – $5,000,000
The Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions (CEDAR) program supports research to increase our understanding of the behavior of atmospheric regions from the middle atmosphere…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Mar 3, 2027💰
$100,000 – $750,000
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support high priority research at the intersection of HIV and substance use. This FOA invites innovative…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ Mar 5, 2027💰
up to $1,500,000
The goal of this program is to support collaborative translational research projects aligned with NIH efforts to enhance the translation of basic biological discoveries into clinical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.313⏰ Mar 6, 2027💰
up to $500,000
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), in collaboration with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, intends to publish a Notice…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.838⏰ Mar 10, 2027
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point's mission is "to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader…
🏛 Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command📋 CFDA 12.431⏰ Mar 31, 2027
The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering fields has been remarkable, generating economic prosperity and enhancing the quality…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.070⏰ Mar 31, 2027💰
from $15,000,000
The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Capacity Building opportunity. The program is…
🏛 Air Force Office of Scientific Research📋 CFDA 12.431⏰ Apr 5, 2027💰
$750,000 – $1,500,000
The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) – Research Collaboration (RC) opportunity. The program…
🏛 Air Force Office of Scientific Research📋 CFDA 12.431⏰ Apr 5, 2027💰
$200,000 – $600,000
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Apr 9, 2027💰
up to $200,000
The purpose of the NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (U13) program is to support high-quality scientific meetings, conferences, and workshops that are relevant to…
🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA📋 CFDA 93.262⏰ Apr 12, 2027💰
up to $30,000
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. NSF EPSCoR…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.079⏰ Apr 13, 2027
This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites grant applications for Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers (EHSCC). As intellectual hubs for environmental health science research, the…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.113⏰ Apr 20, 2027
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.
