Grants for Private University

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 1,882 Grants for Private University — 829 open right now, across 180 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $2.04B. The next application deadline is October 26, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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1,882total grants
829open now
180agencies
$1K–$2.04Bfunding range
Oct 26next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Title X Family Planning Services Grants

The Office of Population Affairs (OPA) announces the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 grants under the authority of Title X of the…

🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health 📋 CFDA 93.217 ⏰ Jan 11, 2027 💰 $200,000 – $22,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support

Oceanographic facilities and equipment are supported by the Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO). These awards are…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.050 ⏰ Jan 11, 2027 💰 $5,000 – $47,500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children

The Residential Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children funding opportunity is intended to support organizations that can provide high-quality, child-centered care that promotes children's safety and well-being.…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - ORR 📋 CFDA 93.676 ⏰ Jan 12, 2027 💰 $2,000,000 – $5,600,000
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Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission.  DOE SC hereby invites applications from United…

🏛 Office of Science 📋 CFDA 81.049 ⏰ Jan 12, 2027 💰 $20,000,000 – $20,000,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

National Digital Newspaper Program

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections and Infrastructure is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). The purpose of this…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.042 ⏰ Jan 13, 2027 💰 $1 – $325,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Human Networks and Data Science (HNDS)

The Human Networks and Data Science program (HNDS) supports research that enhances understanding of human behavior by leveraging data and network science research across a broad…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 14, 2027 💰 $10,000 – $1,200,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

ROSES 2025: A.18 Geosphere

PLEASE NOTE: this program has MANDATORY Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by 11/16/2026. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details.   This…

🏛 NASA Headquarters 📋 CFDA 43.001 ⏰ Jan 15, 2027
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Cultural Anthropology Program Senior Research Awards (CA-SR)

The primary objective of the Cultural Anthropology Program is to support fundamental, systematic anthropological research and training to increase understanding of the causes, consequences and complexities…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 15, 2027
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Social Psychology

The Social Psychology Program at NSF supports theoretically focused empirical investigations that advance fundamental social psychological explanations of human behavior, attitudes, and experience. Synopsis The Social…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 15, 2027
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Arctic Research Opportunities

The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals to the Arctic Sciences Section in the Office of Polar Programs (OPP) within…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Jan 15, 2027 💰 from $330,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 1,882 grants for private university, of which 829 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 October 26, 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 $1K to $2.04B, 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 Private University

Private universities access substantial federal funding through competitive grants administered by agencies like the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation. Currently, 1,882 active grants support institutions in this category, spanning research, capacity building, and program development across health-focused disciplines including cancer research, public health, and health equity initiatives.

Most private university grants follow a competitive application process and typically range from $300,000 to $725,000. These awards frequently target underserved populations including low-income communities, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities. To narrow your search, filter by funding agency, support type, and demographic focus to identify opportunities aligned with your institution's priorities and mission.