Large Grants ($100K–$1M) for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 183 Large Grants ($100K–$1M) for Colleges (all higher ed) — 70 open right now, across 47 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $925K. The next application deadline is September 14, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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183total grants
70open now
47agencies
$5K–$925Kfunding range
Sep 14next deadline
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Countering CCP Influence in Panama’s Unviersities

Panama’s universities have become an increasingly important arena for strategic competition.  The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has expanded its influence through Confucius Institutes, academic exchanges, research partnerships,…

🏛 U.S. Mission to Panama 📋 CFDA 19.040 ⏰ Sep 13, 2026 💰 $25,000 – $150,000
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CLOSING SOON 1 day left Hard to apply

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Fields

The STEM program, under assistance listing number 10.318, will support projects that increase participation from rural areas. NIFA intends for this program to address educational needs…

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 📋 CFDA 10.318 ⏰ Sep 14, 2026 💰 $25,000 – $200,000
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

DoW Neurofibromatosis Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 22, 2026
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OPEN 22 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award (IA) supports innovative, untested, high-risk/potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or basic cancer…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 5, 2026
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OPEN 24 days left Hard to apply

DoW Pancreatic Cancer Research Program, Focused Pilot Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Focused Pilot Award supports the exploration and development of impactful and innovative concepts under a…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 7, 2026
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OPEN 32 days left Hard to apply

Higher Education Challenge Grants Program

The purpose of HEC, under assistance listing 10.217, is to strengthen institutional capacities, including curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, and student recruitment and retention. The HEC program…

🏛 National Institute of Food and Agriculture 📋 CFDA 10.217 ⏰ Oct 15, 2026 💰 $150,000 – $750,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many large grants ($100k–$1m) for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 183 large grants ($100k–$1m) for colleges (all higher ed), of which 70 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 September 14, 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 $5K to $925K, 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 large grants ($100k–$1m) 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.