International Development Grants for Public University

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 48 International Development Grants for Public University — 28 open right now, across 17 funding agencies. Award amounts range $2K to $25M. The next application deadline is June 2, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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48total grants
28open now
17agencies
$2K–$25Mfunding range
Jun 2next deadline
CLOSING SOON 1 day left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY 2026 Global…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.009 ⏰ Jun 2, 2026 💰 $4,800,000 – $4,800,000
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CLOSING SOON 4 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI)

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 ⏰ Jun 5, 2026 💰 $7,875,000 – $7,875,000
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

CONSORTIUM FOR NUCLEAR FORENSICS

Direct-fund basic research at universities that complement applied research in nuclear forensics at the DOE National Laboratories to include foundational disciplines of radiochemistry; geochemistry; shock physics;…

🏛 NNSA 📋 CFDA 81.113 ⏰ Jun 10, 2026 💰 up to $25,000,000
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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

Undercover Backstopping Project

To carry out a project that protects American communities by enhancing Mexican agencies’ ability to carry conduct undercover operations against transnational criminal organizations and drug cartels…

🏛 Bureau of International Narcotics-Law Enforcement 📋 CFDA 19.705 ⏰ Jun 15, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $1,500,000
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OPEN 18 days left Easy to apply

Public Diplomacy Section Praia: Small Grants Program

As the United States commemorates 250 years of independence through the America250 and Freedom250 initiatives, the U.S. Department of State's U.S. Embassy Praia announces an open…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Cape Verde 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jun 19, 2026 💰 $2,000 – $10,000
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OPEN 19 days left Hard to apply

U.S. India Sports Technology Dialogues and Innovation Program

The U.S. Embassy in New Delhi announces an open competition for organizations to implement the U.S. India Sports Technology Partnership Program. This initiative supports “Mission 500,”…

🏛 U.S. Mission to India 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jun 20, 2026 💰 $150,000 – $150,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

FY 2027 Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program

The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), U.S. Department of State, announces an open competition for one cooperative…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.408 ⏰ Jun 29, 2026 💰 $10,500,000 – $10,500,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

FY 2027 Fulbright Specialist Program

The Fulbright Specialist Program will select approximately 400 American academics and professionals to countries worldwide for two-to-six week programming in FY 2027. Fulbright Specialists share their expertise,…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.401 ⏰ Jun 29, 2026 💰 $4,600,000 – $4,600,000
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Future Leaders Exchange Global (FLEX Global)

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invite proposals for cooperative agreements to implement the FY 2026 FLEX Global high school exchange program. Applicants may apply…

🏛 Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs 📋 CFDA 19.415 ⏰ Jun 29, 2026 💰 $400,000 – $22,000,000
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OPEN 29 days left Hard to apply

Young Pacific Leaders Solutions Labs

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs (EAP) and U.S. Consulate General Auckland announce an open competition to implement Young Pacific…

🏛 U.S. Mission to New Zealand 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jun 30, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $250,000
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OPEN 35 days left Hard to apply

Advancing Innovation and Collaboration Through C-SIPA

The U.S. Department of State’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama announces an open competition to support programs that advance high-tech research and innovation…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Bahrain 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Jul 6, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $90,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many international development grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 48 international development grants for public university, of which 28 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 June 2, 2026 — about 1 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 $2K 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 public 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 Public University

Public universities pursuing international development initiatives can access 5,305 active grants ranging from $1.5M to $2.0M in typical awards. The Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs leads funding in this space, supporting institutions that drive global impact through research, partnerships, and capacity enhancement across borders.

Most opportunities here use competitive application models, with substantial multi-year funding structures that enable sustained program development without cost-sharing requirements. To refine your search, filter by support type—Program and Capacity Building grants dominate this combination and align most closely with university-led international development work.