Updated Oct 28, 2026
Grants for colleges & universities
Open grants for public and private institutions of higher education.
- Open now
- 61
- Closing in 30 days
- 14
- Largest award ceiling
- $11M
- Next deadline
- Oct 30, 2026
Open grants, soonest deadline first
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| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecastdeadline TBA | Novel approaches to support therapeutic development in ultra-rare cancersFederal · nonprofits, schools, colleges · forecastFood and Drug Administration | Food and Drug Administration | Not listed |
Sources: Grants.gov, the California Grants Portal, and curated state, foundation and corporate programs. First-time % is the share of a federal program's recent awards that went to organizations new to it (USAspending). Always confirm details in the official announcement.
Common questions
How many grants for colleges & universities are open right now?
As of Oct 28, 2026, we list 61 open grants for colleges & universities. 14 close within the next 30 days. We refresh this list from Grants.gov and other sources every 10 minutes.
What does the first-time % column mean?
For federal grants we look up the program behind the announcement on USAspending and compute the share of recent awards that went to organizations that had not won under that program before. A high number means newcomers win regularly; a low number means it mostly re-funds past grantees.
What is the largest colleges grant available?
The largest award ceiling among the open opportunities listed here is $11M. Most grants make several awards, so typical award sizes are usually lower. Check each listing's award range and the program page's median.
When is the next deadline?
The next deadline is Oct 30, 2026. Federal applications usually require an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take two to four weeks to set up, so start early.
Can you help us apply?
Yes. Our grant writers can check your eligibility for free, then write and submit the application for a fixed price.
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