Academic Success & Enrichment Grants

Last updated October 9, 2026

Grantable tracks 489 active academic success & enrichment grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 20 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 244 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.

Grants tracked: 489; from 386 funders
Median award: $5,000; middle half $1,250–$26K
Total listed funding: $28.4M; across 244 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 15; 61 with a published date

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Quest for Excellence Mini-Grants Scottsdale Unified School District Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Quest for Excellence mini-grants support the Foundation's and District's goal of increasing student learning and provide annual grants that enhance learning experiences fostering academic development.	Not published	Varies
Sustaining Educational Excellence Fund Grant Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Sustaining Educational Excellence Fund, managed by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, supports innovative projects by students, school personnel, and community members aimed at enhancing the learning experience at Mount…	Not published	Up to $3K
Bennett Memorial Student Travel Grant OSA Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To apply submit a paper to FiO+LS and opt into the competition prior to the deadline._ Established in 2002, the Optica Foundation carries out charitable activities in support of the society’s student and early career communities.	Not published	Varies
Ashland County Community Foundation: Teacher Mini-Grants Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Ashland County Community Foundation offers Teacher Mini-Grants to K-12 educators in accredited public and private schools within Ashland County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Greater Lawrence Summer Fund Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Greater Lawrence Summer Fund Grant aims to bridge opportunity gaps for low-income youth in Greater Lawrence by funding enriching summer programs.	Not published	Up to $15K
Youth Experience Support Fund (YES Fund) Bainbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The YES Fund provides financial assistance to young people who may not have the resources to meet basic needs, achieve academic success, or pursue extracurricular activities.	Not published	Varies
WCF: School Program Grants Watertown Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Watertown Community Foundation offers grants of up to $2,500 for educational enrichment programs in collaboration with Watertown Public Schools.	Not published	Up to $3K
Alchemy Fund Grant The Longmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The Alchemy Fund Grant, administered by the Longmont Community Foundation, offers two $7,500 grants to nonprofits focused on enhancing the lives of children from birth to 3rd grade.	Not published	$8K
Gifted & Talented Awards Dept of Education · State Not published · Varies Funding for gifted and talented education programs. Award notifications available for multiple fiscal years.	Not published	Varies
My Spark Denver Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies My Spark provides funding to support innovative projects, classroom needs, and school-based initiatives across Denver Public Schools.	Not published	Varies
Classroom Enrichment Grants Brecksville-Broadview Heights School Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schools Foundation provides classroom enrichment grants to district teachers to foster creative, innovative teaching projects.	Not published	Varies
Education Innovation Grants United Way of Acadiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to empower teachers, this program funds innovative, teacher-led projects that boost student engagement, improve learning outcomes, and create meaningful connections between classrooms and the community.	Not published	Varies
Maximizing Student Achievement Higher Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
NSHSS Experiential Learning Grant National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The NSHSS Experiential Learning Grant supports high school educators by providing $1,000 grants to create hands-on learning opportunities.	Not published	$1K
Nita M. Lowey’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens Programs Grant California Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $50K – $255K The Nita M. Lowey’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program, currently on hiatus, has provided critical support since 1994 for community learning centers that enhance academic enrichment for students in high-poverty schools.	Not published	$50K – $255K
Regional Impact Grants: Norwich Youth The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Regional Impact Grants for Norwich Youth aim to support youth development programs targeting economically and socially disadvantaged youth in Norwich.	Not published	Up to $15K
The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grants The Herb Society of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Samull Classroom Herb Garden Grant, established through a generous donation from Donald Samull, supports elementary classrooms (grades K-6) with at least ten students to create herb gardens.	Not published	$500
Campaign for Grade Level Reading Heart of Indiana United Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Part of a nationwide movement to help children from birth through 3rd grade, especially those from asset-limited families, succeed in life by focusing on grade-level reading by the end of third grade.	Not published	Varies
Waukesha Education Foundation Grants Waukesha Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Waukesha Education Foundation Grants aim to enhance educational experiences for students in the Waukesha School District by providing funding for innovative and enrichment programs not covered by the district's budget.	Not published	Varies
Debby Hilburn Learning Center Support Fund Washington Township Schools Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Donations support additional resources and supplies for the North Central High School Learning Center, an academic support center serving all NC students.	Not published	Varies
Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation Grant The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation, established in 1963, is dedicated to enhancing life quality in communities linked to California pioneer Henry Mayo Newhall.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Braitmayer Foundation Grant The Braitmayer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Braitmayer Foundation seeks to support organizations advancing equitable access to experiential learning that is meaningful and relevant to students’ lives, including project-based and other active learning approaches.	Not published	Varies
Chatham Education Foundation Grant Program Chatham Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Expenditures outside CEF's scope include: Applicants are encouraged to discuss proposals before submitting. The foundation offers:	Not published	Varies
Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning Grant South Central Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 The Kingman/Norwich Innovative Learning Grant supports USD 331 teachers in enhancing innovative learning for the 2025-2026 school year.	Not published	$250

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About academic enrichment grants

Academic enrichment grants fund out-of-school-time programs such as afterschool, before-school, and summer learning that combine academic support with arts, STEM, and other enrichment activities. The primary federal source is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program, the only federal funding stream dedicated exclusively to afterschool, which is awarded to states and then sub-granted locally. Private foundations and corporate funders also support enrichment for students in high-need communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do academic success & enrichment grants award?

Of the 489 academic success & enrichment grants Grantable lists as of October 9, 2026, 244 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $1,250 and $26K. The largest is $6M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most academic success & enrichment grants?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc (14), Clear Creek Education Foundation (6), American Society of Plant Biologists (5), Project Lead The Way Inc (5), and Dept of Education (4). In all, 386 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are academic success & enrichment grants due?

Of 489 grants listed, 15 accept applications on a rolling basis, 61 have a published upcoming deadline, 188 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 225 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 61% fall in October–December.

What academic enrichment grants are available?

Academic enrichment grants fund afterschool and summer programs offering tutoring, homework help, STEM, arts, music, and other activities that complement the school day. The federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers program is the leading source, supporting a broad array of enrichment services for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools. State education agencies, foundations, and corporate giving programs also fund enrichment, often prioritizing underserved students.

Which organizations fund academic enrichment programs?

Federal funding for enrichment comes primarily through the 21st CCLC program, with the U.S. Department of Education awarding funds to state education agencies that run competitive local subgrant competitions. Grantees include schools, community-based and faith-based organizations, charter schools, and parks and recreation departments. Private foundations and corporate funders focused on STEM, the arts, and youth development supplement these public dollars.

How do schools and nonprofits apply for enrichment grants?

For the largest federal source, organizations typically apply through their state education agency's 21st CCLC competition rather than directly to the federal government, so monitoring your state's funding cycle is essential. Many states require partnerships between schools and community organizations, and strong applications document academic and enrichment activities serving high-need students.

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