Grants for Public University

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 2,293 Grants for Public University — 905 open right now, across 229 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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2,293total grants
905open now
229agencies
$1K–$2.04Bfunding range
Oct 26next deadline
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Easement Restoration and Stewardship

The opportunities associated with this NOFO are for lands protected through the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the…

🏛 Natural Resources Conservation Service 📋 CFDA 10.928 ⏰ Nov 19, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

DoW Toxic Exposures Investigator Initiated Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that will make an important contribution toward…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 19, 2026
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DoW Toxic Exposures Translational Research Award

Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Translational Research Award (TRA) is to support translational research that will accelerate…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 19, 2026
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DoW Toxic Exposures Clinical Trial Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) mechanism supports the advancement, execution, and analysis of clinical trials with…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 19, 2026
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Seamless Early-Stage Clinical Drug Development (Phase 1 to 2a) for Novel therapeutic Agents for the Spectrum of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-related Dementias (ADRD) (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Require

The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to invite applications that bundle independent protocols for phase 1 clinical trials with phase 1b/phase 2a…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.242 ⏰ Nov 19, 2026
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LOUIS STOKES ALLIANCES FOR MINORITY PARTICIPATION (LSAMP)

The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program invests in the Nation's colleges and universities to aid student success to create a new generation of…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Nov 20, 2026 💰 $125,000 – $5,000,000
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NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the NIJ FY 2026 Research on Gender Dysphoria and Violent Crime. This opportunity will support foundational research…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Nov 23, 2026 💰 up to $1,000,000
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NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

This is a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for NIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety. This opportunity will support rigorous research and evaluation…

🏛 National Institute of Justice 📋 CFDA 16.560 ⏰ Nov 23, 2026 💰 up to $5,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 2,293 grants for public university, of which 905 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 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 $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 Public University

Public universities pursue diverse funding opportunities to advance research, strengthen institutional capacity, and support community programs. With 2,293 active grants currently listed in this category, institutions can explore support from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, and Administration for Community Living. These agencies prioritize projects addressing public health, cancer research, and health equity across underserved populations.

Most public university grants are competitive, with median awards between $300,000 and $742,000. Research, capacity building, and program support dominate funding types, often targeting low-income, elderly, and rural communities. Few grants require cost-sharing, reducing institutional financial burden. Filter by funding agency, support type, and demographic focus to identify opportunities aligned with your institution's priorities.