Higher Education Grants for First-generation Americans
As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 19 Higher Education Grants for First-generation Americans — 14 open right now, across 8 funding agencies. Award amounts range $20K 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 National Research Service Award (NRSA) program supports the training of postdoctoral researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research. Funded by the National Institutes of…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.186⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
$134,653 – $500,000
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 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
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NINDS R25 program is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jul 14, 2026
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIDCD R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Sep 29, 2026💰
up to $499,999
NIGMS will support innovative educational activities designed to equip participants with technical, operational, or professional skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Activities must…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Oct 14, 2026💰
up to $500,000
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
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 purpose of the Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools is to stimulate basic and clinical research in educational institutions…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.839⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $375,000
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) to eligible, domestic institutions to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.273⏰ May 4, 2028
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIH Science Education Partnership…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.279⏰ May 25, 2029
How many higher education grants for first-generation americans are available?
Grantoria currently lists 19 higher education grants for first-generation americans, 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 11 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 $20K 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 first-generation americans, 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 First-generation Americans
Most grants targeting first-generation Americans in higher education require no cost-sharing, a significant advantage for under-resourced institutions. 5,305 active grants in this category emphasize accessible funding pathways. The National Institutes of Health leads as a top funder, alongside the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education and Health Resources and Services Administration, collectively supporting capacity-building and training initiatives across the sector.
Award sizes typically range from $189K to $500K, with 88% operating on competitive application models—reflecting rigorous but merit-based selection. Grants predominantly fund capacity building, training, and program development over multi-year cycles. To refine your search strategically, filter by support type to isolate funding aligned with your institution's immediate priorities.
