Higher Education Grants

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 218 Higher Education Grants — 51 open right now, across 70 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $142.87M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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218total grants
51open now
70agencies
$1K–$142.87Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Nutrition Training Program

The purpose of this program is to improve the nutrition and overall well-being of mothers, children, and families. MCH Nutrition Training Programs will provide interdisciplinary graduate…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.110 ⏰ Jan 20, 2027 💰 $550,000 – $735,000
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Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH)

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
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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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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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Centers of Excellence (COE)

The Centers of Excellence Program provides grants to health professions schools and other public and nonprofit health or educational entities to assist schools in supporting programs…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.157 ⏰ Feb 2, 2027 💰 $1 – $686,000
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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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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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Frequently asked questions

How many higher education grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 218 higher education grants, of which 51 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 10 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?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but higher education grants in this category most often support: Public University, Colleges (all higher ed), Private University and Nonprofits. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
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, 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

Higher education grants support universities and colleges in advancing research, building institutional capacity, and expanding educational access. With 218 active grants listed in this category, institutions can tap into funding from top agencies including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Science Foundation to strengthen programs and student outcomes.

Most higher education grants fall in the $250K–$750K range and use competitive application processes. Public and private universities, along with colleges, frequently receive awards for capacity building, program development, and training initiatives, particularly those serving first-generation, low-income, and rural students. Filtering by institution type, support focus, and demographic priority helps identify the most relevant opportunities.