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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

GREGoRi Technology Integration Center (U01, Clinical Trials Optional)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-HG-27-012

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 (14 days left) Up to: $2,250,000 Health

GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-HG-27-013

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 (14 days left) Up to: $500,000 Health

GREGoRi Data Coordination and Outreach Center (U01, Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-HG-27-011

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 (14 days left) Up to: $1,250,000 Health

BJA FY 2026 National Center for Veterans Justice

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172760

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 (14 days left) Up to: $4,000,000 Law justice and legal services

BJA FY 2026 Students, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172709

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 (14 days left) Up to: $2,000,000 Law justice and legal services

HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-045

Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 (14 days left) Health

Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC)

69A350 OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION-4-FY2027-1

Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 (15 days left) Up to: $250,143 Business and commerce

Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)

69A350 OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2027-1

Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 (15 days left) Up to: $231,183 Transportation

Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)

69A350 OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION1-FY2027-1

Deadline: Oct 31, 2026 (15 days left) Up to: $377,016 Transportation

Clinical Observational (CO) Studies in Musculoskeletal, Rheumatic, and Skin Diseases (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-280

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026 (17 days left) Health

Exploratory Clinical Trial Grants in Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (R61 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-279

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026 (17 days left) Health

BJA FY 2026 Upholding the Rule of Law and Preventing Wrongful Convictions Program

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172726

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026 (17 days left) Up to: $600,000 Law justice and legal services

BJA FY 2026 Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP) Training and Technical Assistance (TTA)

Bureau of Justice Assistance · O-BJA-2026-172724

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026 (17 days left) Up to: $1,000,000 Law justice and legal services

OJJDP FY 2026 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program Support

Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention · O-OJJDP-2026-172731

Deadline: Nov 2, 2026 (17 days left) Up to: $1,200,000 Law justice and legal services

Exploring and Enhancing Outdoor and Heritage Tourism in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed

National Park Service · P27AS00032

Deadline: Nov 4, 2026 (19 days left) Up to: $50,000 Community development

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

Deadline: Nov 5, 2026 (20 days left) Education

US Travelers Health Research, Surveillance, Communication, and Outreach Network

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · RFA-CK-26-036

Deadline: Nov 5, 2026 (20 days left) Up to: $1,000,000 Health

Emerging Infections Network - Research for Preventing, Detecting, and Managing Travel-associated Infectious Diseases

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA · RFA-CK-26-035

Deadline: Nov 5, 2026 (20 days left) Up to: $6,000,000 Health

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

Deadline: Nov 6, 2026 (21 days left) Up to: $350,000 Health

Fiscal Year 2027 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)

Air Force Office of Scientific Research · NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260001

Deadline: Nov 6, 2026 (21 days left) Up to: $7,000,000 Science technology and other research and development

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.

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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.