Higher Education Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined)
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 48 Higher Education Grants for Small Business (SBA-defined) — 11 open right now, across 22 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.
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
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
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
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of summer research education programs for high school students, undergraduates, or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ May 26, 2027💰
up to $200,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement (NOFO) invites R25 applications to support the development and implementation of research education programs for recent baccalaureates from all backgrounds,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ May 26, 2027💰
up to $400,000
This Notice of Funding Opportunity announcement (NOFO) invites applications for the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program hubs that will be part of a national,…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ Sep 28, 2027
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications to develop shared-use research facilities or research-supporting facilities that enable collaborative research and benefit broad research communities at…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.352⏰ Jan 25, 2028💰
$2,000,000 – $8,000,000
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 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
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 small business (sba-defined) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 48 higher education grants for small business (sba-defined), 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 96 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 small business (sba-defined), 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 Small Business (SBA-defined)
Small businesses pursuing higher education initiatives can access 7,389 active grants, with typical awards ranging from $500K to $4.5M. The National Institutes of Health leads funding in this space, supporting institutions and enterprises advancing academic research and workforce development. These grants employ exclusively competitive application processes, ensuring rigorous evaluation of proposals that demonstrate innovation and measurable impact within the education sector.
All grants in this category eliminate cost-sharing requirements, reducing financial burden on applicants. Training, capacity building, and research represent the primary support types available. To refine your search, filter by support type—selecting "Research" or "Training" will narrow results to grants most aligned with your institution's strategic priorities.
