International Development Grants for Private University

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 72 International Development Grants for Private University — 24 open right now, across 31 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $25M. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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72total grants
24open now
31agencies
$1K–$25Mfunding range
Jul 20next deadline
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American Studies Tour for Canadian Students

The U.S. Department of State’s Consulate General Toronto announces an open competition to implement a program to provide Canadian university students with a short-term study tour…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Canada 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $100,000
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CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

FY 2026 Youth Ambassadors Programs

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
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CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

EXBS Legal & Regulatory Support

This NOFO addresses evolving nonproliferation threats across key nodes of the global strategic trade and technology ecosystems in Asia and Europe. In the Philippines, Cambodia, and…

🏛 Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation 📋 CFDA 19.317 ⏰ Jul 20, 2026 💰 up to $2,441,589
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CLOSING SOON 6 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Community Solutions Program

The Global Leaders Division in the Office of Citizen Exchanges at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) seeks proposals for…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.415 ⏰ Jul 23, 2026 💰 $3,000,000 – $3,000,000
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CLOSING SOON 6 days left Hard to apply

Advancing Civilian Nuclear Power in Türkiye

The Department of State’s Office of the Nonproliferation and Disarmament Fund (ACN/NDF) is pleased to announce an open competition for assistance awards through this Notice of…

🏛 Bureau of Arms Control and Nonproliferation 📋 CFDA 19.224 ⏰ Jul 23, 2026 💰 up to $1,640,100
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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

EducationUSA Malaysia 2026-2027

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
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Post Kuala Lumpur FY2026 Annual Program Statement

The U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Public Diplomacy Section seeks proposals that advance American leadership, prosperity, and security interests in Malaysia. This program supports initiatives that promote…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Malaysia 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $150,000
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OPEN 23 days left Hard to apply

AI Pathways To The Future

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
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OPEN 24 days left Hard to apply

State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001

The underlying premise of STEP is to supplement non-federal entities’ (as defined in Section 3.1) funds for export activities, not to substitute federal funds to cover…

🏛 Small Business Administration 📋 CFDA 59.061 ⏰ Aug 10, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $900,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

FY 2027 Fulbright Scholar Program

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
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Frequently asked questions

How many international development grants for private university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 72 international development grants for private university, of which 24 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 20, 2026 — about 3 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 private university, 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 Private University

A distinctive advantage of international development grants for private universities is the complete absence of cost-sharing requirements—allowing institutions to maximize funding impact without institutional matching obligations. 6,385 active grants in this category support this combination, with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs leading as a primary funding source for cross-border educational initiatives.

These grants typically range from $1.5M to $2.0M in median award size and emphasize multi-year commitments to build lasting institutional capacity. The highly competitive application landscape (86% competitive model) rewards strategic proposals. To refine your search, filter by support type to isolate capacity-building grants, which represent the strongest alignment with private university international development missions.