As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 55 Grants for First-generation Americans — 40 open right now, across 18 funding agencies. Award amounts range $3K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is June 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The purpose of the Smith-Lever Special Needs Competitive Grants Program (SLSNCGP), Assistance Listing 10.511, is to support innovative, education-based approaches to address disaster preparedness and potential…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture-eRA📋 CFDA 10.511⏰ Jun 1, 2026💰
$20,000 – $115,000
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Supporting Effective Educator Development…
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education📋 CFDA 84.423⏰ Jun 1, 2026
The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2026 Global…
🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs📋 CFDA 19.009⏰ Jun 2, 2026💰
$4,800,000 – $4,800,000
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) seeks to advance its mission through the Novel Experiential Technologies Assisting Individual learning Hubs (NExT…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.865⏰ Jun 4, 2026
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Special Education Parent Information Centers program is to ensure that parents of children with disabilities receive high-quality, relevant, and…
🏛 Department of Education📋 CFDA 84.328⏰ Jun 5, 2026
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Secretary of Education are soliciting applications in support of the administration of the…
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education📋 CFDA 84.149⏰ Jun 12, 2026💰
$180,000 – $550,000
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Secretary of Education are soliciting applications in support of the administration of…
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education📋 CFDA 84.141⏰ Jun 12, 2026💰
$180,000 – $550,000
The MCH Leadership, Education, and Advancement in Undergraduate Pathways (LEAP) Training Program establishes pathway programs that aim to expand the MCH workforce. These programs increase access…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.110⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
up to $155,000
The National Research Service Award (NRSA) program supports the training of postdoctoral researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research. Funded by the National Institutes of…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.186⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
$134,653 – $500,000
The purpose of the RPED Grant Program is to improve rates of postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion among rural students through development of career pathways aligned…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$1,500,000 – $2,500,000
The purpose of the FIPSE-Basic Needs Program is to advance systemic and sustainable solutions to student basic needs insecurity through support programs that address the basic…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$1,000,000 – $5,000,000
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP)…
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education📋 CFDA 84.336⏰ Jun 23, 2026
NOTICE: Amended April 14, 2026. This amendment releases final text for this graduate student research program, which was previously TBD. Neither notices of intent nor Step-1…
How many grants for first-generation americans are available?
Grantoria currently lists 55 grants for first-generation americans, of which 40 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 June 2, 2026 — about 1 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 $3K to $142.87M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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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 55 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.
