Grants for HBCU

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 125 Grants for HBCU — 72 open right now, across 28 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $49M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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125total grants
72open now
28agencies
$10K–$49Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Mid-Career Advancement

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 47.076 ⏰ Mar 1, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program

The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training.…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Mar 25, 2027 💰 $300,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

The overall goal of the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) program is to help ensure that a pool of highly trained scientists…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.859 ⏰ May 25, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial

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
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for hbcu are available?
Grantoria currently lists 125 grants for hbcu, of which 72 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 21, 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 $10K to $49M, 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?
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About grants for HBCU

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) access diverse federal funding opportunities designed to strengthen institutional capacity and advance student success. With 125 active grants currently listed, organizations can find support from major agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation, with funding flowing across research, capacity building, and training initiatives.

HBCU grants typically range from $150,000 to $808,000, with most requiring competitive applications. These awards frequently prioritize first-generation students, BIPOC populations, and low-income communities, particularly in STEM education, cancer research, and broader education sectors. Filtering by award range, support type, and demographic focus helps identify the most relevant opportunities.