Mega Grants ($1M+) for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 153 Mega Grants ($1M+) for Colleges (all higher ed) — 100 open right now, across 33 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $100M. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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153total grants
100open now
33agencies
$5K–$100Mfunding range
Jun 15next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP): State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) Program, Assistance Listing Number 84.323A

For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in…

🏛 Department of Education 📋 CFDA 84.323 ⏰ Jun 16, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 6 days left Hard to apply

FY 2026 Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration¿s (PHMSA) FY 2026 CAAP NOFO solicits research proposals from nonprofit institutions of higher education for the Pipeline Safety Research…

🏛 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin 📋 CFDA 20.724 ⏰ Jun 19, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN 9 days left Hard to apply

FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant Program…

🏛 FAA - Aviation Next Gen 📋 CFDA 20.111 ⏰ Jun 22, 2026 💰 up to $1,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Open Textbook Pilot Program

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor) is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the Open Textbook Pilot Program…

🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.116 ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $1,500,000 – $2,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program

The purpose of the FIPSE-Basic Needs Program is to advance systemic and sustainable solutions to student basic needs insecurity through support programs that address the basic…

🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.116 ⏰ Jun 23, 2026 💰 $1,000,000 – $5,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition

The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP)…

🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education 📋 CFDA 84.336 ⏰ Jun 23, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many mega grants ($1m+) for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 153 mega grants ($1m+) for colleges (all higher ed), of which 100 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 15, 2026 — about 2 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 $100M, 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 mega grants ($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.