Educational Access & Equity Grants
Last updated October 12, 2026
Grantable tracks 351 active educational access & equity grants in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 7 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 179 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.
- Grants tracked
- 351
- from 251 funders
- Median award
- $25K
- middle half $7,500–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $38.7M
- across 179 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 7
- 23 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Russell Sage Foundation · Foundation Oct 28, 2026 · Varies The Russell Sage Foundation's Social, Political, and Economic Inequality Grants support innovative research that explores the causes and effects of social, political, and economic inequalities in the U.S. This program encourages… | |
| Special Initiative: Implications of the 2023 Supreme Court Decision on Race-Conscious Admissions (SCD23) Russell Sage Foundation · Foundation Oct 28, 2026 · Varies Russell Sage Foundation special initiative funding social science research on the implications of the 2023 Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious admissions at colleges and universities for educational attainment and economic… | |
| Core Research Grants - Social, Political, and Economic Inequality Russell Sage Foundation · Foundation Oct 28, 2026 · Varies The Russell Sage Foundation’s Core Research Grants program addresses social, political, and economic inequalities in the U.S. It investigates the factors contributing to these disparities and their impact on various outcomes, including… | |
| Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Nov 5, 2026 · Up to $5K The Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund supports one-time events that promote education justice and racial equity in New England. | |
| Nathan Yip Foundation Multi-Year Grant for Rural Colorado School Districts Nathan Yip Foundation · Foundation ~November · Varies Proposals must align with one or more of the following priority areas: | |
| STEM Scholarship Program United Way of South Hampton Roads · Foundation ~November · Up to $10K The African American Leadership Society (AALS) STEM Scholarship Program has established a pipeline of Black students from South Hampton Roads who major in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) at the university level. | |
| FY27 Intensive Assistance Grant (IAG) Renewal Dept of Education Grants · State Nov 30, 2026 · Varies Federal continuation grant for intensive assistance to schools and districts needing improvement support. | |
| Sustaining Grants Haymarket People's Fund Inc · Foundation ~December · Up to $20K Grant sizes determined after careful evaluation considering: All grantees must complete a follow-up report summarizing: Haymarket People's Fund is a 49-year-old multicultural, anti-racism foundation that has provided resources to almost… | |
| G.E.H.A Solutions Oral Health Access Scholarship Umkc Dental Alumni Association Univ of Mo-KC School of Dentistry · Foundation ~December · $20K – $50K Supported through a partnership with the UMKC School of Dentistry, the Rinehart Foundation, and G.E.H.A Solutions, this scholarship supports students committed to improving oral health access within underserved communities. | |
| Back-to-School Mini-Grant West Contra Costa Public Education Fund · Foundation ~December · $250 To ease out-of-pocket costs for teachers while improving educational experiences of students, with focus on African American/Black students' needs | |
| Reimagine Education Grants The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies | |
| Seed Grant Charter Fund Inc D/B/a Charter School Growth Fund · Foundation ~December · $250K – $750K Support educational leaders and entrepreneurs who want to grow high-performing public charter schools by serving 250-1,000 additional students in the next two years. Review application process at: chartergrowthfund.org/apply-for-funding/ | |
| Latino Scholarship Program Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber · Foundation ~January · $2K – $6K To provide support and encourage Latino students to continue their higher education through annual scholarship awards to qualifying applicants. Mailing Address: PO BOX 1837 Portland, OR 97207 | |
| Advocacy Grant Program The Sheltering Arms Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| Affinity Giving Grants (Consolidated Program) Indiana University Foundation · Foundation ~February · $4K – $50K Funding Focus Areas (all affinity groups combined): | |
| Women's Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC) Grants Indiana University Foundation · Foundation ~March · $3K – $25K | |
| Believe in Me Scholarship Program Believe in ME · Foundation ~March · $3K – $10K Applicants must meet ALL of the following criteria: Applicants must belong to at least one of the following categories: | |
| June and Harry Ettinger Memorial Scholarship Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries · Foundation ~March · $4K To honor those who love books and support college/university-bound high school seniors | |
| FLACL General Scholarships Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries · Foundation ~March · Up to $3K To support college/university-bound high school seniors who love books and demonstrate understanding of how literature enhances life and understanding | |
| Arts for All Partnership Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation ~May · Up to $8K The Arts for All Partnership Grant, established in 2015, focuses on enhancing arts accessibility for underserved communities in the Capital Region. | |
| Philadelphia Diverse Emerging Leaders (PhiDEL) Scholarship & Internship Program Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The PhiDEL program offers local students financial support and hands-on professional experience in real estate and economic development fields. | |
| Community Grantmaking - Minneapolis, MN Carolyn Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K – $25K The Carolyn Foundation in Minneapolis, MN, is dedicated to improving the lives of low-income middle school students by funding programs that help them succeed academically. | |
| 4Culture: Heritage Projects' Grant Program 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The 4Culture Heritage Projects Grant Program supports initiatives that make history relevant through exhibits, publications, and oral histories in King County, WA. | |
| River Rock Shared Future Fund Grant Maine Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Founded in 1983, the Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. |
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Educational access & equity grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 7 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 23 7%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 98 28%
- No deadline published
- 223 64%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 23 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active educational access & equity grants
- Project Lead The Way Inc 11 active
- Hawaii Community Foundation 5 active
- San Diego Squared 5 active
- Colorado Department of Education 4 active
- Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc 4 active
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 4 active
251 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 351 active educational access & equity grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 12, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 2 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About educational equity grants
Educational equity grants fund efforts to close opportunity and achievement gaps so that students from low-income, racially diverse, English-learner, and other underserved communities have access to high-quality education. Major private funders include the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the NEA Foundation, alongside federal programs that direct resources to high-need schools. Grants often support early learning, teacher capacity, and innovative classroom programs.
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Educational Equity Grants by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do educational access & equity grants award?
Of the 351 educational access & equity grants Grantable lists as of October 12, 2026, 179 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $7,500 and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most educational access & equity grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Project Lead The Way Inc (11), Hawaii Community Foundation (5), San Diego Squared (5), Colorado Department of Education (4), and Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc (4). In all, 251 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are educational access & equity grants due?
Of 351 grants listed, 7 accept applications on a rolling basis, 23 have a published upcoming deadline, 98 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 223 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 65% fall in October–December.
What educational equity grants are available?
Educational equity grants support a wide range of work, including early childhood education, teacher professional development, culturally responsive curriculum, and programs designed to close achievement gaps. Federal funding directs resources to high-poverty schools and underserved students, while private foundations fund both direct services and systemic-change initiatives. Awards range from classroom innovation grants for individual educators to large multi-year investments in district-wide reform.
Which organizations fund educational equity programs?
Leading private funders of educational equity include the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which emphasizes vulnerable children, racial equity, and early learning; the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which invests in outcomes for low-income students; and the NEA Foundation, which funds educator-led efforts to close achievement gaps. Federal programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education also target equity, and many community and regional foundations fund local equity initiatives.
Are there educational equity grants for schools and districts?
Yes. Many equity funders prioritize schools, districts, and the nonprofit and community organizations that partner with them, particularly those serving high-poverty or historically underserved communities. Some foundations, such as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, use rolling application processes, while others run defined cycles.
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