Public Health Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 125 Public Health Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 50 open right now, across 34 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $100M. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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125total grants
50open now
34agencies
$10K–$100Mfunding range
Oct 20next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

DoW Tick-Borne Disease Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award

Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Therapeutic/Diagnostic Research Award (TDRA) is to support product-driven therapeutic and diagnostic development…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

DoW Tick-Borne Disease Idea Development Award

Summary: The intent of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) is to support conceptually innovative research that could…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Oct 22, 2026
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

DoW Bone Marrow Failure, Resource Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) Resource Development Award (RDA) supports the development of a multiomic atlas generated from well-annotated…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 4, 2026
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OPEN 31 days left Hard to apply

DoW Toxic Exposures Investigator Initiated Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that will make an important contribution toward…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Nov 19, 2026
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OPEN 42 days left Moderate to apply

FY24 National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP)

The purpose of this funding is to support the earthquake mitigation efforts of States and Territories with High to Very High seismic risk as determined by…

🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security 📋 CFDA 97.082 ⏰ Nov 30, 2026
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OPEN 43 days left Hard to apply

CDC National Centers of Excellence in Youth Violence Prevention (YVPCs): Rigorous Evaluation of Prevention Approaches to Prevent and Reduce Youth Violence

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) seeks investigator-initiated research proposals to expand the evidence base for…

🏛 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA 📋 CFDA 93.136 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026 💰 up to $1,200,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many public health grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 125 public health grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 50 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 October 20, 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 $10K 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 public health 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 Public Health Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

Higher education institutions support public health through epidemiological research, disease prevention programs, clinical training initiatives, and community health services. The 7,368 grants in this category fund these core missions, with the National Institutes of Health leading as the primary funder. Awards span research design, workforce development, and operational capacity across infectious disease, environmental health, and population health domains.

Most grants here follow competitive application processes, with typical awards between $50,000 and $830,000. Cost-sharing requirements are minimal at just 1%, reducing institutional burden. To refine your search, filter by funding agency—selecting NIH or NOAA specifically will surface the largest and most frequent award opportunities for your institution's public health priorities.