As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 119 Higher Education Grants for Private University — 40 open right now, across 34 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $20M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The purpose of the Nurse Educator Fellowship Program is to ensure the retention of well-qualified nursing faculty at institutions of higher learning that award degrees in…
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⏰ Dec 9, 2026💰
$1 – $460,000
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the…
🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture📋 CFDA 10.310⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$10,000 – $650,000
The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and operational health of…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.954⏰ Jan 4, 2027💰
up to $1,700,000
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions is to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.396⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $375,000
American scientists and engineers will power the super intelligence (SI) revolution in science and innovation through the Genesis Mission. DOE SC hereby invites applications from United…
🏛 Office of Science📋 CFDA 81.049⏰ Jan 12, 2027💰
$20,000,000 – $20,000,000
The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) of the National Science Foundation (NSF) is one of the thirteen principal federal statistical agencies within the…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jan 19, 2027
The Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Program establishes adolescent and young adult (AYA) health graduate training programs that aim to expand access to high quality,…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.110⏰ Jan 20, 2027💰
$400,000 – $459,370
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⏰ Jan 20, 2027💰
$200,000 – $2,000,000
The purpose of the Congressionally mandated Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program is to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into treatments, diagnostics, and health…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Jan 25, 2027
The purpose of the Congressionally mandated Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program is to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into treatments, diagnostics, and health…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Jan 25, 2027
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 purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 2027
The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 2027
The Biomedical Research Environment and Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program aims to promote broad participation in the biomedical research ecosystem by supporting resource limited organizations…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.121⏰ Jan 27, 2027💰
up to $500,000
How many higher education grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 119 higher education grants for private university, of which 40 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 October 30, 2026 — about 9 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 $1K to $20M, 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 private university, 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 Private University
Private universities fund research infrastructure, faculty development programs, and academic capacity-building initiatives through competitive grants. The 7,389 active opportunities in this category are anchored by the National Institutes of Health, which supports biomedical research and training across institutional settings. These grants typically advance scientific discovery, clinical workforce development, and institutional research capabilities.
Most awards cluster between $460,000 and $750,000, with 90 percent employing competitive selection processes. Few grants require cost-sharing arrangements, reducing institutional financial burden. To refine your search, filter by support type—distinguishing between research funding, training programs, and infrastructure development will help match your university's strategic priorities most effectively.
