Higher Education Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 113 Higher Education Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 31 open right now, across 51 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $15M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
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
The Nurse Education, Pracitce, Quality and Retention - Transition to Practice Program (NEPQR-TPP) aims to increase the nursing workforce and address the nursing shortage in rural…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.359⏰ Jul 17, 2026💰
$1 – $750,000
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program, NSF fosters…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.083⏰ Jul 21, 2026
AoD's Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (OIDD) within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) forecasts the availability…
🏛 Administration for Community Living📋 CFDA 93.632⏰ Jul 22, 2026💰
$629,042 – $629,042
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bridgetown announces an open competition to implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program based in Barbados to expand access to…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Barbados📋 CFDA 19.022⏰ Jul 24, 2026💰
$20,000 – $24,500
This notice solicits applications for projects to plan and implement conferences on research integrity and compliance with 42 C.F.R. part 93. In-person and virtual conferences, or…
🏛 Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health📋 CFDA 93.085⏰ Jul 27, 2026💰
$25,000 – $50,000
Executive Summary The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Jakarta announces an open competition to implement the AI Pathways to the Future program, a comprehensive initiative designed…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Indonesia📋 CFDA 19.022⏰ Aug 9, 2026💰
$50,000 – $75,000
A. ELIGIBILITY 1. Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: ● Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ● Public and private educational institutions ● Public International…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Algeria📋 CFDA 19.441⏰ Aug 10, 2026💰
$5,000 – $30,000
The Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs annually provide approximately 970 awards to U.S. scholars and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research overseas and approximately 1,025…
🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs📋 CFDA 19.401⏰ Aug 14, 2026💰
$8,650,000 – $8,650,000
The Medical Student Education (MSE) Program provides support to public medical schools in the top quartile of states with a projected primary care provider shortage to…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.680⏰ Sep 1, 2026💰
$1,000,000 – $1,625,000
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
The goal of the NIGMS Predoctoral Basic Biomedical Sciences Research Training Program is to develop a pool of well-trained scientists available to address the Nations biomedical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Sep 25, 2026
This notice is not a mechanism to fund existing NOAA awards. The purpose of this notice is to request applications for special projects and programs associated…
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
CREST Center awards provide support to enhance the research capabilities of Minority-serving institutions (MSIs) through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research. CREST…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Dec 4, 2026
How many higher education grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 113 higher education grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 31 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 $1K to $15M, 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 higher education 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 Higher Education Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
Most higher education grants require competitive applications, creating intense selection processes that demand strong institutional capacity. 6,385 active grants target colleges across the nation, with the National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, and Health Resources and Services Administration leading as primary funders. Understanding this competitive landscape is essential for strategic planning.
Award sizes typically range from $225K to $750K, with the vast majority distributed through competitive models requiring rigorous peer review. Notably, only 11% of grants in this category demand cost-sharing, reducing financial barriers for many institutions. Filter by support type—such as Capacity Building or Training—to identify grants aligned with your college's strategic priorities.
