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.
The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program is designed to encourage development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate education training.…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Mar 25, 2027💰
$300,000 – $1,000,000
The Institutional Development Award program develops biomedical research capacity in states that have historically received low levels of NIH funding (IDeA states). The IDeA Networks of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ May 18, 2027
As authorized under section 464z-3(h) of the Public Health Service Act, the purpose of the John Lewis NIMHD Research Endowment Program is to strengthen the research…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.307⏰ May 25, 2027💰
up to $2,000,000
The overall goal of the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) program is to help ensure that a pool of highly trained scientists…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ May 25, 2027
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
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.350⏰ May 28, 2027
The NSF EPSCoR Graduate Fellowship Program (EGFP) provides an opportunity for applicants who received the distinction of GRFP Honorable Mention no more than three years before…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jun 1, 2027💰
$477,000 – $3,180,000
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program, NSF fosters…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jul 20, 2027
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
The purpose of this Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutionsis to support small scale research grants at institutions that do not receive substantial funding…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.855⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $375,000
The purpose of the Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools is to stimulate basic and clinical research in educational institutions…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.839⏰ Jan 7, 2028💰
up to $375,000
The Tribal Undergraduate and Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program supports eligible Tribal Entities to develop a pool of students who:Have the skills required…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 2028
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 Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program supports resource-limited institutions to develop and strengthen their capacity to conduct rigorous and reproducible biomedical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 27, 2028
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.
