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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

Catalyze: Product Definition Medical Device Prototype Optimization (R33 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-HL-26-020

Deadline: Dec 23, 2027 (433 days left) Health

Catalyze: Enabling Technologies and Transformative Platforms for HLBS Research (R33 - Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-HL-26-016

Deadline: Dec 23, 2027 (433 days left) Up to: $350,000 Health

NIDCR Behavioral and Social Intervention Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-188

Deadline: Jan 6, 2028 (447 days left) Up to: $500,000 Health

Stimulating Hematology Investigation: New Endeavors (SHINE) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAS-25-205

Deadline: Jan 6, 2028 (447 days left) Health

Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-062

Deadline: Jan 6, 2028 (447 days left) Health

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-144

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Income security and social services

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-143

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Income security and social services

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-233

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Income security and social services

Neuromodulation/Neurostimulation Device Development for Mental Health Applications (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-286

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Health

Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-298

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Up to: $375,000 Education

Focused Technology Research and Development (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-203

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Health

Natural History of Disorders Screenable in the Newborn Period (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-227

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Income security and social services

Laboratories to Optimize Digital Health (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-136

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Health

Development of Animal Models and Related Biological Materials for Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-273

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Up to: $200,000 Health

NIDCR Dentist Scientist Career Transition Award for Intramural Investigators (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-027

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Health

Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-043

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Up to: $500,000 Education

Development of Biomarkers or Composite Biomarkers for Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-024

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028 (448 days left) Health

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.