As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 29 Higher Education Grants for HBCU — 21 open right now, across 10 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $9M. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
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
The purpose of the RIIA and AGFEI programs, under Assistance Listing number 10.308, is to promote and strengthen the ability of eligible institutions in the Insular…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.308⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
$10,000 – $500,000
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 RDI grant program is designed to provide HBCUs and TCCUs with funds to implement transformational investments in research infrastructure, including research productivity, faculty expertise, graduate…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$2,000,000 – $5,000,000
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 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 purpose of the NBTS grant program, Assistance Listing 10.527, is to increase the retention and graduation rate of Tribal students attending 1994, 1862, and 1890…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.527⏰ Jul 2, 2026💰
$250,000 – $500,000
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
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 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
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
HBCU-UP provides awardsto strengthen STEM undergraduate education and research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).Support is available through thefollowing tracks: Targeted Infusion Projects (TIP), which…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Oct 6, 2026💰
$300,000 – $9,000,000
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 Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU-EiR) program was established in response to direction provided in the Senate Commerce and Justice, Science…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.050⏰ Oct 20, 2026
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 hbcu are available?
Grantoria currently lists 29 higher education grants for hbcu, of which 21 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 14 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 $10K 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 hbcu, 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 HBCU
The National Institutes of Health funds groundbreaking biomedical and behavioral research at HBCUs, strengthening institutional capacity and advancing health equity. This page features 5,305 active grants targeting higher education institutions that meet NIH priorities alongside funding from the National Science Foundation and National Institute of Food and Agriculture, giving you a focused view of opportunities aligned with academic research missions.
Most grants in this category are highly competitive, with 92% requiring formal applications and median awards ranging from $275K to $770K. Roughly 15% include cost-sharing requirements. To narrow your search strategically, filter by support type—capacity building and training grants dominate this combination and often have less competition than broad research awards.
