Higher Education Grants for County Government

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 24 Higher Education Grants for County Government — 17 open right now, across 8 funding agencies. Award amounts range $460K to $9M. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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24total grants
17open now
8agencies
$460K–$9Mfunding range
Jun 15next deadline
OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)

The NFLP seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing:Low-interest loans for students studying to be nurse faculty. Loan cancelation for graduates who…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.264 ⏰ Jun 22, 2026 💰 $1 – $2,000,000
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OPEN 21 days left Hard to apply

FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP)…

🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.336 ⏰ Jun 23, 2026
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program.…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.039 ⏰ Jun 25, 2026 💰 $1 – $230,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)

The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a broad pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders available to meet the needs of…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.859 ⏰ Jan 25, 2027
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Frequently asked questions

How many higher education grants for county government are available?
Grantoria currently lists 24 higher education grants for county government, of which 17 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 15, 2026 — about 13 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 $460K to $9M, 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 county government, 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 County Government

County governments pursuing higher education initiatives can access 5,305 active grants, with typical awards ranging from $230K to $500K. The National Institutes of Health and peer agencies fund these opportunities competitively, making institutional capacity and research alignment critical success factors for applicants.

These grants predominantly support training, capacity building, and program development through fully competitive application processes. Only 11% require cost-sharing, reducing financial barriers for many county education departments. To refine your search, filter by support type—selecting "Training" or "Capacity Building" will surface grants most closely aligned with county-level higher education strengthening.