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
GREGoRi Technology Integration Center (U01, Clinical Trials Optional)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-HG-27-012
GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-HG-27-013
GREGoRi Data Coordination and Outreach Center (U01, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-HG-27-011
BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172760
BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172709
HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-045
Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC)
69A350 OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION-4-FY2027-1
Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)
69A350 OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2027-1
Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)
69A350 OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION1-FY2027-1
Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-280
Exploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (R61 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-279
BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172726
BJA FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA)
Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172724
OJJDP FY 2026 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program Support
Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · O-OJJDP-2026-172731
Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
National Park Service · P27AS00032
Developing novel theory and methods for understanding the genetic architecture of complex human traits (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-255
US Travelers Health Research, Surveillance, Communication, and Outreach Network
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · RFA-CK-26-036
Emerging Infections Network - Research for Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Travel-associated Infectious Diseases
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · RFA-CK-26-035
Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-095
Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
Air Force Office of Scientific Research · NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001
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.