Public Health Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 108 Public Health Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 55 open right now, across 29 funding agencies. Award amounts range $25K to $100M. The next application deadline is July 25, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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108total grants
55open now
29agencies
$25K–$100Mfunding range
Jul 25next deadline
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Public Health Training Centers (PHTC) Program

​​The Public Health Training Center (PHTC) Program aims to increase the knowledge of the public health workforce through traineeships, specialized training and professional development in partnership…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.516 ⏰ Jul 17, 2026 💰 $1 – $910,000
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OPEN 13 days left Hard to apply

DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Research Advancement Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Research Advancement Award supports fundamental research studies that will make an important contribution towards…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Jul 30, 2026
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OPEN 17 days left Hard to apply

Science and Technology Studies

Synopsis of Program: Science and Technology Studies (STS) is an interdisciplinary field that investigates the conceptual foundations, historical developments and social contexts of science, technology, engineering…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Aug 3, 2026
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DoW Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Clinical Translational Research Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program (TSCRP) Clinical Translational Research Award (CTRA) supports studies that will move promising, well-founded preclinical and/or…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 47 days left Hard to apply

DoW Lung Cancer Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Patient-Centered Outcomes and Survivorship Award (PCOSA) promotes evidence-based and patient-centered approaches to improve health and…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 2, 2026
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DoW Lung Cancer Idea Development Award

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Idea Development Award (IDA) supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries…

🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA 📋 CFDA 12.420 ⏰ Sep 2, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many public health grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 108 public health grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 55 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 25, 2026 — about 8 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 $25K 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 6,404 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.