As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 64 Grants for First-generation Americans — 22 open right now, across 24 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is January 5, 2027. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to invite eligible United…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.837⏰ Jan 5, 2027
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), including the participating Institutes, Centers and Offices, intend to publish a Notice…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.879⏰ Jan 5, 2027
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NCI R25 program is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $300,000
The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a broad pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders available to meet the needs of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 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 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
The purpose of the Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) is to attract to NIH-relevant research those investigators whose quantitative science and engineering research has…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ May 7, 2027
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ May 7, 2027
The purpose of the Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) is to attract to NIH-relevant research those investigators whose quantitative science and engineering research has…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ May 7, 2027
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 93.350⏰ May 28, 2027
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Aug 18, 2027💰
$5,000 – $500,000
The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to encourage community-engaged research that broadens the conceptualization of qualities of the environment that can support…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Sep 7, 2027
The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Institutional Research Training Grants for the Clinical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Sep 28, 2027
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $375,000
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions is to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.396⏰ Jan 7, 2028
How many grants for first-generation americans are available?
Grantoria currently lists 64 grants for first-generation americans, of which 22 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 January 5, 2027 — about 78 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 $2.5K to $142.87M, 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 first-generation americans, 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 First-generation Americans
First-generation Americans can access diverse funding opportunities designed to support their educational and professional advancement. With 64 active grants in this category, organizations and institutions can secure resources through major agencies like the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation to build programs benefiting this population.
Most grants fall between $180,000 and $550,000, with competitive applications dominating at 91% of opportunities. Public and private universities, along with colleges, are typical recipients funding capacity building, training, and educational programs. Filtering by institution type, education focus, and support category helps identify the most relevant opportunities for your organization.
