Technology / Innovation Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 127 Technology / Innovation Grants for Colleges (all higher ed) — 25 open right now, across 49 funding agencies. Award amounts range $3.8K to $99M. The next application deadline is November 1, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The CHIPS Incentives Program aims to catalyze long-term economically sustainable growth in the domestic semiconductor industry in support of U.S. economic and national security. This is…
🏛 National Institute of Standards and Technology📋 CFDA 11.037⏰ Nov 1, 2026
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released the solicitation “Space Technology Research Institutes (STRI26),” as an appendix to the Research and Technology Mission…
🏛 NASA Headquarters📋 CFDA 43.012⏰ Nov 3, 2026💰
up to $13,000,000
The NSF State and Regional AI Infrastructure Hubs program aims to expand access to the compute required for AI-enabled scientific discovery and to transform the research,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Nov 4, 2026
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), including all of its Institutes and Centers, plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity inviting eligible colleges, universities, and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Nov 10, 2026
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing exploratory research projects focused on further development and validation of…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Nov 10, 2026💰
$50,000 – $300,000
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies for analyzing, targeting, probing, handling, or…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.394⏰ Nov 10, 2026💰
$50,000 – $150,000
The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program (MRI Program Website) serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Nov 16, 2026💰
$100,000 – $4,000,000
The DOE Office of Science (SC), Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI), Office of Environmental Management (EM), Office of Nuclear Energy (NE), Office of…
🏛 Office of Science📋 CFDA 81.049⏰ Dec 17, 2026💰
$500,000 – $16,000,000
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to stimulate translation of scientific discoveries and engineering developments in imaging, data science…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.395⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $500,000
This program seeks to prepare, nurture, and grow the national scientific research workforce for creating, utilizing, and supporting advanced cyberinfrastructure (CI) to enable and potentially transform…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jan 21, 2027💰
up to $1,000,000
Convergence research is a means for solving vexing research problems, in particular, complex problems focusing on societal needs or deep scientific challenges. It entails integrating knowledge,…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Feb 8, 2027💰
$1,200,000 – $3,600,000
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) invites applications for innovative predoctoral and postdoctoral training programs that prepare the next generation of researchers in biomedical informatics, data science, and…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.242⏰ Feb 11, 2027💰
$500,000 – $775,000
The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering fields has been remarkable, generating economic prosperity and enhancing the quality…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.070⏰ Mar 31, 2027💰
from $15,000,000
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage multidisciplinary investigators to submit applications developing exploratory, highly novel new approaches, or innovative applications of existing approaches…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.866⏰ May 7, 2027
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) mission by promoting nationwide scientific progress. Through this program, NSF fosters…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Jul 20, 2027
How many technology / innovation grants for colleges (all higher ed) are available?
Grantoria currently lists 127 technology / innovation grants for colleges (all higher ed), of which 25 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 November 1, 2026 — about 13 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 $3.8K to $99M, 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 technology / innovation 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 Technology / Innovation Grants for Colleges (all higher ed)
The U.S. National Science Foundation funds groundbreaking research projects that advance computational science, engineering innovation, and STEM education across higher education institutions. This collection includes 7,368 active grants specifically designed for colleges seeking technology and innovation support, reflecting NSF's commitment to developing tomorrow's discoveries.
Most awards in this category range from $50K to $888K and operate on a competitive basis, requiring strong proposals from applicant institutions. Cost-sharing requirements remain minimal at just 3%, reducing institutional burden. To refine your search, filter by support type—Research grants dominate this space, but isolating Pilot Funding opportunities can help smaller programs test emerging technologies before scaling up.
