International Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 33 International Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 12 open right now, across 21 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $25M. The next application deadline is July 24, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to announce an open competition for the…
🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs📋 CFDA 19.415⏰ Jul 17, 2026💰
$300,000 – $2,100,000
The U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Bridgetown announces an open competition to implement a two-year EducationUSA Regional Advising Program based in Barbados to expand access to…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Barbados📋 CFDA 19.022⏰ Jul 24, 2026💰
$20,000 – $24,500
Malaysia-wide outreach with physical advising centers in the Klang Valley, Penang, and East Malaysia. The Public Diplomacy Section at the United States Embassy in Malaysia announces…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Malaysia📋 CFDA 19.022⏰ Jul 31, 2026💰
$5,000 – $224,000
1. Executive SummaryThe U.S. Department of State’s Embassy Algiers is launching a competitive program to catalyze innovation and commerce between the United States and Algeria and advance…
🏛 U.S. Mission to Algeria📋 CFDA 19.040⏰ Aug 8, 2026💰
$5,000 – $100,000
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
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
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Fellowship Programs, announces this funding opportunity to support the Cochran Fellowship Program by issuing a new award. This…
🏛 Foreign Agricultural Service📋 CFDA 10.962⏰ Aug 14, 2026💰
up to $150,000
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Fellowship Programs, announces this funding opportunity to support the Norman E. Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship…
🏛 Foreign Agricultural Service📋 CFDA 10.777⏰ Aug 14, 2026💰
up to $750,000
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support the E (Kika) de la Garza Emerging Markets Program…
🏛 Foreign Agricultural Service📋 CFDA 10.603⏰ Aug 14, 2026
The U.S. Department of State's Embassy in the Philippines announces an opportunity to implement a professional exchange program bringing approximately twelve high-merit educators from the Philippines,…
🏛 U.S. Mission to the Philippines📋 CFDA 19.022⏰ Aug 15, 2026💰
$200,000 – $250,000
Modern agricultural biotechnology such as genome editing is a revolutionary tool that could transform the sustainability and viability of the agriculture sector. American farmers rely on…
🏛 Foreign Agricultural Service📋 CFDA 10.960⏰ Aug 17, 2026💰
up to $500,000
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign…
🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs📋 CFDA 19.415⏰ Jan 1, 2099💰
$381,000 – $381,000
How many international development grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 33 international development grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 12 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 24, 2026 — about 7 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 $25M, 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 international development grants for colleges (all higher ed), 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 International Development Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
International development grants for colleges fund curriculum innovation, faculty exchange programs, student research partnerships, and institutional capacity building across developing regions. 6,385 active grants support these cross-border educational initiatives, with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs leading as the primary funding source for collaborative projects that strengthen higher education systems globally.
Most awards range from $340K to $940K and operate through competitive selection processes, with 85% requiring formal applications. Multi-year funding structures predominate, allowing colleges to sustain long-term partnerships. Only 5% require cost-sharing, reducing institutional financial burden. To refine your search, filter by geographic region of focus—this meaningfully narrows opportunities to your institution's strategic priorities.
