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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Individual Grant Requests for Foster Children Navajo County Friends of CASA Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Albany Area Education Foundation Grant Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albany Area Education Foundation (AAEF) provides grants to faculty, staff, and administrators in the Albany Area Schools to enhance educational experiences.	Not published	Varies
Project SEED Scholarships: Renewable Scholarship - CIBA Specialty Chemical Grant American Chemical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Project SEED Scholarships, offered by the American Chemical Society, provide renewable funding of $5,000 annually for up to three years to former participants transitioning from high school to college.	Not published	Up to $15K
Rotary Classroom Enrichment Grants Rotary Foundation of Evansville · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognize and award outstanding teachers in the community with funds to help them achieve unique and engaging programs Program video available: https://youtu.be/htuyUCiXkZA	Not published	Varies
Goldsmith Family Foundation Grant The Goldsmith Family Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Goldsmith Family Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of Baltimore area youth by providing enriched educational and cultural opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Daniel Cardillo Charitable Fund, established in 1999 by the Maine Community Foundation, honors the spirit and passion of Dan Cardillo, a compassionate young man.	Not published	Varies
Breakthrough Schools: Chicago Chicago Public Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive grants program that funds schools pursuing innovative, whole-school improvement initiatives led by Chicago Public Schools principals.	Not published	Varies
Russell Foundation Grants Russell Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Russell Foundation provides grants aimed at enhancing the development of children and youth into confident and responsible individuals.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Excellence in Education Grants (Belmont EIE) Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides grants to Belmont Schools faculty and staff to implement innovative and creative classroom projects and programs	Not published	Varies
Competitive Community Grant- Education ( Fall cycle) Santa Fe Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $20K Result: All children and youth succeed in education prepared for a career.	Not published	$5K – $20K
ASPB Recognition Travel Award American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies ASPB Recognition Travel Award (EDI Committee) — 'full ride' fellowships to attend the ASPB annual meeting (Plant Biology 2026, Ottawa) for undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, and faculty who are members of groups minoritized in…	Not published	Varies
NWF: Ecoleader Fellowship Grant National Wildlife Federation · Foundation Not published · $5K The National Wildlife Federation's Ecoleader Fellowship offers graduate students the opportunity to conduct impactful market research that enhances NWF's Education and Engagement programs.	Not published	$5K
Southern Arizona Microgrants A for Arizona · Foundation Not published · $140K – $1M A regional grant opportunity for Southern Arizona designed to develop and expand diverse portfolio of learning models and programs that meet every child's academic and social-emotional needs.	Not published	$140K – $1M
Learning Dollars Program Reschool · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K RESCHOOL's Learning Dollars program provides flexible funding to families to access resources and experiences that keep children engaged in fun, enriching, and educational activities.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Traditional Grants Chappaqua School Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K CSF awards grants to fund initiatives that take place in one or more of the six Chappaqua schools, during the school day, impacting a significant number of students and which are not able to be funded through the school district budget.	Not published	$3K
ASPB Travel Awards (Plant Biology annual meeting) American Society of Plant Biologists · Foundation Not published · Varies ASPB Travel Awards competitively fund early-career scientists (undergrads, grad students, postdocs, pre-tenure faculty, professionals starting in plant science) in financial need to attend the ASPB Plant Biology annual meeting; broadening…	Not published	Varies
Community Grants Program Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies MMCF operates on a semi-annual grant cycle with Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer application periods: Schools, school districts, educational programs, athletic teams, community organizations, and youth-serving nonprofits in the Eastern Sierra…	Not published	Varies
ASPN Trainee Travel Grant – IPNA Congress American Society of Pediatric Nephrology · Foundation Not published · Varies ASPN trainee travel grant to attend the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA) Congress — the premier international pediatric-nephrology meeting.	Not published	Varies
White Foundation Grants Thomas H White Fdn Ta · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to contact our office for further clarification of the Foundation’s grantmaking policies.	Not published	Varies
Dual Credit/AP Scholarships Fort Osage Resources Champion Education · Foundation Not published · $25K For the last five years, the Fort Osage Education Foundation has been committed to unlocking college-level learning for every student at Fort Osage High School by offering scholarships to all enrolled in Dual Credit and AP courses.	Not published	$25K
Maryland Summer Centers State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To challenge gifted and talented students in areas of their individual interests at levels beyond their school grade levels. For-Profit, Regional, State Colleges, Other	Not published	Varies
Running Start The Foundation for Santa Barbara City College · Foundation Not published · Varies Running Start is a summer bridge program for high school graduates who are financially and/or academically underprepared for college.	Not published	Varies
Classroom Grants Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation provides classroom grants to teachers and school administrators to support innovative educational programs and classroom needs. The program directly impacts more than 9,000 students in the district.	Not published	Varies
School Age Community Grant Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · $80K – $100K The School Age Community Grant supports school-based programs catering to children aged 5 to 12, including those with disabilities.	Not published	$80K – $100K

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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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