Grants for Private University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 1,535 Grants for Private University — 854 open right now, across 166 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $2.04B. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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1,535total grants
854open now
166agencies
$1K–$2.04Bfunding range
Jul 20next deadline
OPEN 53 days left Very_hard to apply

NIH Director’s Pioneer Award (DP1 Clinical Trial Optional)

The NIH Director’s Pioneer Award supports individual scientists of exceptional creativity who propose bold and highly innovative research projects with the potential to produce a major impact on…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.310 ⏰ Sep 9, 2026 💰 $700,000 – $700,000
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OPEN 54 days left Hard to apply

DoW Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Hearing Restoration Research Program (HRRP) Focused Research Award (FRA) supports promising research that accelerates drug discovery and therapeutic development for…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 10, 2026
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OPEN 58 days left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award (NFRALA) supports visionary, established neurofibromatosis (NF) investigators with documented history…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 14, 2026
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Probability

The Probability Program supports research on the theory and applications of probability. Subfields include discrete probability, stochastic processes, limit theory, interacting particle systems, stochastic differential and…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.049 ⏰ Sep 15, 2026
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Collaborative Research

The program supports groups of two or more scholars increasing humanistic knowledge through the preparation of a manuscript for print publication, the creation of a scholarly…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.035 ⏰ Sep 16, 2026 💰 $1 – $250,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Scholarly Editions and Translations

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research is accepting applications for the Scholarly Editions and Translations program. The purpose of this program is…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.040 ⏰ Sep 16, 2026 💰 $1 – $1,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 1,535 grants for private university, of which 854 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 20, 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.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse grants for private university, 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 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, 1,535 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.