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

DoW Military Burn, Discovery Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) Discovery Award supports innovative, untested, groundbreaking research that provides new insights and explores early concepts…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 21, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

DoW Autism Idea Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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DoW Tick-Borne Disease Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award

Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award (TDRA) is to support product-driven therapeutic and diagnostic development…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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DoW Tick-Borne Disease Idea Development Award

Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) is to support conceptually innovative research that could…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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RESTORE Act Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program

Treasury is publishing multiple funding opportunity notices for its RESTORE Act grant programs. This announcement applies only to the Centers of Excellence Research Grants Program.Trust Fund…

🏛 U.S. Dept. of Treasury RESTORE Act Program 📋 CFDA 21.015 ⏰ Oct 31, 2026 💰 $5,710,210 – $14,518,510
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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.