College Readiness Grants
232 active federal grants matching "college readiness". Updated daily.
Improved quality of life of persons with disabilities in provinces heavily sprayed with agent orange in Ca Mau and Quang Ngai
DOS-VNM · OFOP0003897
Genesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot
PAMS-SC · DE-FOA-0003673
HEAL Initiative: Integrative Management of Chronic Pain and OUD for Whole Recovery (IMPOWR): Research Centers (RM1 Clinical Trial Required)
HHS-NIH11 · RFA-DA-28-011
Implementation Science to Advance HIV Prevention, Treatment, and Care (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Optional)
HHS-NIH11 · RFA-AI-27-018
National Digital Newspaper Program
NEH · 20270113-PJ
Space Technology Research Institutes
NASA-HQ · NNH26ZTR001N-26STRI-B3
Silicon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1
DOE-ID · DE-FOA-0003577
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II
USDA-NIFA · USDA-NIFA-SBIR-012221
Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3)
DOT-OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION3-FY2027-1
Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 1)
DOT-OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION1-FY2027-1
Fiscal Year 2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program
DOT-FHWA · FHWA-WCPP-26-002
FY 2027 Continuation of Solicitation for the Office of Science Financial Assistance Program
PAMS-SC · DE-FOA-0003665
Mechanistic Evaluation of Therapeutic Targets derived from Treatable Traits to Improve CNS Outcomes in People with HIV (R21/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
HHS-NIH11 · RFA-MH-27-125
Prioritization Process Pilot Program (PPPP) Competitive Grant Program
DOT-FHWA · FHWA-PPPP-26-001
The Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program Cooperative Agreement
DOD-AMC · W911NF-27-R-A001
WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH ACT PROGRAM NATIONAL COMPETITIVE GRANTS FY2026 (104g General)
DOI-USGS1 · G27AS00164
Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC)
DOT-OSDBU · OST-OSDBU-2027-SBTTAC-REGION-4-FY2027-1
F26AS00023 FY2026 Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue and Response Grant Program
DOI-FWS · F26AS00023
HEAL Initiative: Whole Joint Health Program (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Required)
HHS-NIH11 · PAR-27-045
Easement Restoration and Stewardship
USDA-NRCS · USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456
Advancing coastal flood protection through public-private partnerships, innovative insurance products, and improved sediment management.
DOC-DOCNOAAERA · NOAA-NOS-NCCOS-2026-32934
Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Management and Data Coordination Unit (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
HHS-NIH11 · PAR-28-057
Pancreatic Cancer Detection Consortium: Research Units (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
HHS-NIH11 · PAR-28-056
2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Program
EPA · EPA-OAR-OTAQ-26-01
Deployed Warfighter Protection FY27
DOD-AMC-ACCAPGD · AFPMB-BAA-27-01
About College Readiness Grants
The federal government funds college readiness programs through competitive grants posted on Grants.gov. Eligible applicants typically include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, state/local governments, tribal organizations, and educational institutions. Applications usually require a project narrative, budget justification, and evidence of organizational capacity. New opportunities post year-round with 30-60 day application windows.