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
Bioengineering Partnerships with Industry (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-325
Interventions to Reduce Sleep Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-330
NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PA-25-080
Integrating Biospecimen Science Approaches into Clinical Assay Development (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-325
NICHD Resource Program Grants in Bioinformatics (P41 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-301
Clinical and Translational Science Award (UM1 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-272
Limited Competition: Mentored Research Career Development Program Award in Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-196
Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Predoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-194
Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Postdoctoral Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program (T32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-195
Research Experiences and/or Mentoring Networks through Research Education to Enhance Clinician-Scientists' Participation in NIDCDs Research (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-020
Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology
Office of the National Coordinator · NAP-AX-22-001
Home Study and Post-Release Services for Unaccompanied Alien Children​​
Administration for Children and Families - ORR · HHS-2026-ACF-ORR-ZU-0019
BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (BRAIN CONNECTS): Specialized Projects for Scalable Technologies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-NS-27-015
Utilizing the PLCO Biospecimens Resource to Bridge Gaps in Cancer Etiology and Early Detection Research (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-248
Translational Efforts to Advance Gene-based Therapies for Ultra-Rare Neurological and Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 - Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-327
NIDCD Research Grants for Translating Basic Research into Clinical Practice (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health · RFA-DC-25-002
NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-135
NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-313
Early Stage Testing of Pharmacologic or Neuromodulatory Device-based Interventions for the Treatment of Mental Disorders (R33- Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-183
Effectiveness Trials to Test Mental Health System Interventions (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-285
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.