Higher Education Grants for Public University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 133 Higher Education Grants for Public University — 45 open right now, across 47 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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133total grants
45open now
47agencies
$1K–$142.87Mfunding range
Jul 21next deadline
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Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program

​​The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.516 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 $1 – $910,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

GLS Campus Suicide Prevention Grant Program

The purpose of this program is to support a comprehensive public health and evidence-based approach that: (1) enhances behavioral health services for all college students, including…

🏛 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis 📋 CFDA 93.532 ⏰ Jul 27, 2026
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

OSERS-OSEP: National Technical Assistance Center for Postsecondary Education and Training for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Assistance Listing Number 84.326D

Program Description- The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires the Secretary to provide annually at least $4,000,000 to address the postsecondary, vocational, technical, continuing, and…

🏛 Department of Education 📋 CFDA 84.326 ⏰ Jul 30, 2026 💰 up to $4,000,000
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

AI Pathways To The Future

Executive Summary The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Jakarta announces an open competition to implement the AI Pathways to the Future program, a comprehensive initiative designed…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Indonesia 📋 CFDA 19.022 ⏰ Aug 9, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $75,000
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OPEN 24 days left Moderate to apply

Freedom250 Advancing U.S. Artificial Intelligence Leadership in Algeria

A.   ELIGIBILITY 1.  Eligible Applicants The following organizations are eligible to apply: ●       Not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations ●       Public and private educational institutions ●       Public International…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Algeria 📋 CFDA 19.441 ⏰ Aug 10, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $30,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program

The Fulbright U.S. and Visiting Scholar Programs annually provide approximately 970 awards to U.S. scholars and professionals to lecture and/or conduct research overseas and approximately 1,025…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.401 ⏰ Aug 14, 2026 💰 $8,650,000 – $8,650,000
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OPEN 46 days left Hard to apply

Medical Student Education Program (MSE)

The Medical Student Education (MSE) Program provides support to public medical schools in the top quartile of states with a projected primary care provider shortage to…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.680 ⏰ Sep 1, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $1,625,000
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OPEN 53 days left Hard to apply

U.S. National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

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
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OPEN Hard to apply

Scholarly Editions and Translations

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research is accepting applications for the Scholarly Editions and Translations program. The purpose of this program is…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.040 ⏰ Sep 16, 2026 💰 $1 – $1,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many higher education grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 133 higher education grants for public university, of which 45 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 July 21, 2026 — about 4 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 $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 public 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 Public University

The National Institutes of Health funds groundbreaking research and workforce development across public universities, supporting everything from biomedical discovery to health equity initiatives. This category includes 6,385 active grants specifically designed for public university recipients, reflecting sustained federal investment in academic research and training capacity.

Most opportunities here are highly competitive, with 89% requiring formal application processes and median awards ranging from $250,000 to $795,000. Few grants demand cost-sharing, making them accessible to institutions with limited matching funds. Filtering by support type—particularly Capacity Building or Training—will help identify grants aligned with your institution's strategic priorities.