As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 41 Higher Education Grants for Community College — 14 open right now, across 16 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is June 12, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and Secretary of Education are soliciting applications in support of the administration of the…
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education📋 CFDA 84.149⏰ Jun 12, 2026💰
$180,000 – $550,000
The purpose of the DEG program, under assistance listing number 10.322, is to strengthen the capacity of institutions of higher education in insular areas to carry…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.322⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
$10,000 – $200,000
Illinois’ Rural Health Transformation Program will support rural communities across the State of Illinois in improving healthcare access, quality, and outcomes by transforming healthcare delivery. This…
🏛 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services📋 CFDA 93.798⏰ Jun 17, 2026
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Centers of Excellence for…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$1,500,000 – $3,000,000
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Open Textbook Pilot Program…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$1,500,000 – $2,000,000
The purpose of the FIPSE-Basic Needs Program is to advance systemic and sustainable solutions to student basic needs insecurity through support programs that address the basic…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$1,000,000 – $5,000,000
The NIH Instrumentation Grant Program for Resource-Limited Institutions (RLI) supports the purchase of modern scientific instruments to enhance biomedical research capacity and education at institutions with…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jul 2, 2026
Synopsis of Program: The fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) hold much promise as sectors of the economy where we can expect to see…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jul 15, 2026💰
$200,000 – $2,000,000
The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.049⏰ Sep 8, 2026💰
$2,000,000 – $3,000,000
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
The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields. Ultimately, the S-STEM program…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 2, 2027💰
$1,000,000 – $5,000,000
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ May 28, 2027
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $375,000
The Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program supports resource-limited institutions to develop and strengthen their capacity to conduct rigorous and reproducible biomedical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 27, 2028
How many higher education grants for community college are available?
Grantoria currently lists 41 higher education grants for community college, of which 14 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 June 12, 2026 — about 10 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 $5K to $142.87M, 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 community college, 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 Community College
Community colleges can access 5,305 active grants ranging from $180,000 to $1.5 million, with the U.S. National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health leading the funding landscape. These opportunities span capacity building, program development, and workforce training initiatives designed specifically for two-year institutions.
The vast majority of these grants—92 percent—operate on a competitive basis, requiring institutions to submit detailed proposals against other applicants. Cost-sharing requirements remain minimal at just 8 percent, making these grants more accessible for under-resourced institutions. To refine your search, filter by support type to identify whether your institution is best positioned for capacity-building versus program-specific funding.
