Health Equity Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 83 Health Equity Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 43 open right now, across 18 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $8M. The next application deadline is July 23, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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83total grants
43open now
18agencies
$10K–$8Mfunding range
Jul 23next deadline
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Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program

​​The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.516 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 $1 – $910,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Mental Health Awareness Training Grants

The purpose of this program is to facilitate the implementation of mental health awareness and literacy training.  

🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 📋 CFDA 93.532 ⏰ Jul 27, 2026
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Research Advancement Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Research Advancement Award supports fundamental research studies that will make an important contribution towards…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Jul 30, 2026
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DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Discovery Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Discovery Award supports novel, untested, high-risk, high-reward research projects with the potential to provide…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Jul 30, 2026
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Impact Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Impact Award supports applied research, defined as use-inspired and practice-oriented science that brings together…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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DoW Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Clinical Translational Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) Clinical Translational Research Award (CTRA) supports studies that will move promising, well-founded preclinical and/or…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 27 days left Hard to apply

DoW Multiple Sclerosis Early Investigator Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Multiple Sclerosis-focused research opportunities for individuals in the early…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 13, 2026
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OPEN 47 days left Hard to apply

DoW Lung Cancer Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award (PCOSA) promotes evidence-based and patient-centered approaches to improve health and…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 2, 2026
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DoW Alzheimer’s Transforming Diagnosis Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) Transforming Diagnosis Award (TrDA) supports non-incremental, solutions-oriented research that reduces or overcomes important barriers to obtaining…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 24, 2026
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Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) seeks to advance its mission by continuing support for a Clinical Research Network on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.855 ⏰ Sep 29, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many health equity grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 83 health equity grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 43 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 23, 2026 — about 6 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 $8M, 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 health equity grants for colleges (all higher ed), 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 Health Equity Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

The National Institutes of Health funds groundbreaking health equity research at colleges nationwide, from community health interventions to disparities-focused studies. This collection includes 6,385 active grants specifically targeting higher education institutions pursuing health equity work, making it a robust resource for institutions ready to compete for federal support.

Most awards in this category range from $245K to $500K and operate through competitive selection processes—meaning rigorous peer review but no cost-sharing requirements, lowering institutional barriers to entry. To sharpen your search, filter by support type (Research, Capacity Building, or Program) to align opportunities with your institution's strategic priorities and current capabilities.