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
Air Force Basic Research Sciences Conference and Workshop Support
Air Force Office of Scientific Research · FA955026S0002
Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 (P50 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-28-022
Collaborative Program Grant for Interdisciplinary Teams (RM1 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-003
Early-Onset Cancers: Investigating Etiology, Mechanisms, and Early Detection Strategies (RP1 Clinical Trials Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-28-014
Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Research Units (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-28-056
Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan: Leveraging the Palliative Care Consortium (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-090
NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-28-072
Assessing the Feasibility of Incorporating Mechanisms in Multi-site Clinical Trials of Mind and Body Interventions on Whole Person Health Restoration (R33 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-28-091
Research Initiatives at the Naval Postgraduate School
Naval Supply Systems Command · N00244-26-S-NPS-F001
University Nuclear Leadership Program– Scholarship and Fellowship Support
Idaho Field Office · DE-FOA-0002265
National Center for Narrative Intelligence (NCNI)
Washington Headquarters Services · HQ003426NFOECAD06
Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12
U.S. National Science Foundation · 26-501
NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity in Chemistry and Chemical Process and Transport Systems
U.S. National Science Foundation · 25-537
Sequestration Information
Headquarters · FOA-ALL
RFI - DOE Infrastructure Work Scope Development
Idaho Field Office · DE-SOL-0008318
R Package Development and Data Certification for the National Park Service Units of the National Capital Region and the Northeast
National Park Service · P16AS00322
Atlanta FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce · EDA-ATL-TA-ATRO-2021-2006846
Denver FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce · EDA-DEN-TA-DRO-2021-2006850
Austin FY 2021 – FY 2023 EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance
Department of Commerce · EDA-AUS-TA-AURO-2021-2006848
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.