Higher Education Grants for Public Authority

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 68 Higher Education Grants for Public Authority — 11 open right now, across 27 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $34.75M. The next application deadline is January 25, 2027. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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68total grants
11open now
27agencies
$1K–$34.75Mfunding range
Jan 25next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Clinical and Translational Science Award

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
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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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OPEN Hard to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $2,500 – $750,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Rural Residency Planning and Development Program

The Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program improves and expands rural health care access. It does this by developing new, accredited, sustainable rural residency programs,…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.746 ⏰ Mar 18, 2027 💰 up to $750,000
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Occupational Safety and Health Education and Research Centers (T42)

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), invites grant applications for Education and Research Centers (ERCs) that…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.262 ⏰ Oct 26, 2028 💰 $4,500,000 – $9,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many higher education grants for public authority are available?
Grantoria currently lists 68 higher education grants for public authority, of which 11 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 January 25, 2027 — about 97 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 $34.75M, 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 public authority, 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 Public Authority

Public authorities in higher education have access to 7,368 active grants ranging from $500K to $4.5M, with the National Institutes of Health among the leading funding sources. These opportunities span research, training, and capacity-building initiatives designed to strengthen institutional capabilities and advance public sector educational missions.

All grants in this category use competitive application processes, meaning institutions must submit strong proposals to succeed. Notably, no grants require cost-sharing, reducing institutional financial burden. To focus your search further, filter by support type—selecting "Research" or "Training" will narrow results to grants most aligned with your institution's strategic priorities.