Higher Education Grants in California

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 51 Higher Education Grants in California — 1 open right now, across 26 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $34.75M. The next application deadline is February 28, 2027. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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51total grants
1open now
26agencies
$1K–$34.75Mfunding range
Feb 28next deadline
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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Higher Education grants by state

California (51) Illinois (20) Ohio (19)

Higher Education grants by applicant

Public University (153) Colleges (all higher ed) (132) Private University (119) Nonprofits (103) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (83) Public K-12 School (75) Tribal Nation (72) Community College (68) Public Authority (68) Small Business (SBA-defined) (48) HBCU (39) Tribal Organization (35)

Frequently asked questions

How many higher education grants in california are available?
Grantoria currently lists 51 higher education grants in california, of which 1 is 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 February 28, 2027 — about 131 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for higher education grants in california?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but higher education grants in california in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, Tribal Nation and Colleges (all higher ed). Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
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 in california, 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.

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