Open federal grants for colleges and universities
468 open opportunities as of Oct 16, 2026.
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Colleges and universities are eligible for a large share of federal research and education funding. Notices list public and state institutions and private institutions separately, and many research programs also have rules about the lead investigator and the sponsored programs office that submits the application.
The list below shows every open opportunity in our database whose official notice lists colleges and universities as an eligible applicant type. Each listing links to a summary page and to the official notice.
Being in an eligible group is only the first check. Read the eligibility section of each notice for location, program focus, cost sharing and other conditions before you start an application.
Open opportunities
NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-143
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-185
NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-140
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-187
Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-188
NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-149
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-178
NIDCD Mentored Career Development Award for Postdoctorate Au.D./Ph.D. Audiologists (K01 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-159
Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-179
NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-194
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-182
Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-181
Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PA-24-184
Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Management and Data Coordination Unit (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-28-057
NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Summer Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-AG-26-011
NIA Expanding Research in AD/ADRD (ERA) Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (R25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-AG-26-010
Limited Competition: NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program Research Education Grants Programs (R25 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-197
Centers for Structural Biology of HIV and Other Infectious Diseases (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-AI-28-031
U.S.-Africa Strategic Investment Program
Bureau of African Affairs · DFOP0019410
High-End Instrumentation (HEI) Grant Program (S10 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-264
Frequently asked questions
Does being listed as eligible mean my organization qualifies?
No. The applicant type is only the first filter. Most notices add more conditions, such as location, program focus, matching funds or prior experience. Read the eligibility section of the official notice before you apply.
Is GovGrantsUSA a government website?
No. GovGrantsUSA is an independent platform operated by VRLY Ventures LLC. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Opportunity details are summarized from public federal sources such as Grants.gov.
Does it cost anything to apply for a federal grant?
Searching for and applying to federal grants on Grants.gov is free. Be wary of anyone who asks for a fee to "release" a grant or guarantees an award.
How current is this information?
Listings are refreshed from public federal data every day, and each page shows when it was last updated. Agencies can change or cancel a notice at any time, so always confirm details in the official notice.
What do I need before I can apply?
Most applicants through Grants.gov need an active SAM.gov registration with a Unique Entity ID (UEI), a Login.gov account and a Grants.gov account linked to their organization. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.