Higher Education Grants for First-generation Americans
As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 23 Higher Education Grants for First-generation Americans — 9 open right now, across 11 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2.5K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is September 29, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
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
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 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Education Program supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of the Research Education…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ May 5, 2029
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 23 higher education grants for first-generation americans, of which 9 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 September 29, 2026 — about 74 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 $2.5K 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 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. 6,385 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.
