Grants for Community College

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 262 Grants for Community College — 69 open right now, across 92 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1.3K to $550M. The next application deadline is September 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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262total grants
69open now
92agencies
$1.3K–$550Mfunding range
Sep 15next deadline
OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

Combinatorics

The Combinatorics program supports research on discrete structures and includes algebraic, enumerative, existential, extremal, geometric, and probabilistic combinatorics, including graph theory. Conferences Principal Investigators should carefully…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

FY27 Brownfields Job Training (JT) Grants

This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits applications from eligible entities to deliver Brownfields Job Training programs that recruit, train, and place local, unemployed,…

🏛 Environmental Protection Agency 📋 CFDA 66.815 ⏰ Sep 23, 2026 💰 up to $300,000
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OPEN 15 days left Hard to apply

Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace

Our world is at a pivotal moment where the boundaries dividing the physical and social worlds from the cyber world have become blurred. Cyberspace has evolved…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Sep 28, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $1,200,000
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OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

Division of Chemistry: Disciplinary Research Programs

This solicitation applies to six (of the nine) CHE Disciplinary Research Programs: Chemical Catalysis (CAT); Chemical Measurement and Imaging (CMI); Chemical Mechanism, Function and Properties (CMFP);…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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OPEN 18 days left Hard to apply

EDU Core Research

The EDU Core Research (ECR) program offers this ECR:Core solicitation and invites proposals for fundamental research (curiosity-driven basic research and use-inspired basic research) that contributes to…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 1, 2026 💰 $500,000 – $2,500,000
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OPEN 18 days left 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 19 days left Hard to apply

FY27 Nursing School Grant

This grant program seeks to increase the number of registered professional nurses with high quality post-secondary credentials to meet the demands of the Illinois economy. Eligible…

🏛 BHE ⏰ Oct 2, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $150,000
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FY 27 Innovative Bridge and Transition Grant – State

The purpose of this grant is to create, support, or expand: innovative bridge programs and services; transition programs which improve student transitions to and through postsecondary…

🏛 Illinois Community College Board ⏰ Oct 2, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $375,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for community college are available?
Grantoria currently lists 262 grants for community college, of which 69 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 September 15, 2026 — about 2 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 $1.3K 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 community college, 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 Community College

Community colleges play a vital role in advancing education and workforce development across the nation. With 262 active grants available in this category, institutions can access funding from leading agencies including the U.S. National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health to support capacity building, research, and program initiatives.

Most community college grants follow competitive application models and typically range from $180,000 to $1.2 million. These opportunities frequently prioritize underserved populations, including low-income students, first-generation learners, and BIPOC communities. Filtering by funding agency, support type, and demographic focus will help you identify the most relevant opportunities for your institution.