Educational Access & Equity Grants

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 351 active educational access & equity grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education: Planning Grant Alfred P Sloan Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education initiative aims to foster partnerships between Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) and graduate programs.	Not published	Up to $75K
Building Equitable Opportunity Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building Equitable Opportunity Grant by the Connecticut Community Foundation aims to address systemic disparities affecting low-income communities in Waterbury.	Not published	Varies
Student Assistance Fund (SAF) East High Angel Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Growing Literacy Equity Across Massachusetts (GLEAM), PreK–12 Grants Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · $25K The Growing Literacy Equity Across Massachusetts (GLEAM) initiative aims to enhance literacy support systems in schools, focusing on underserved populations.	Not published	$25K
Meet the Corner Program FY2024 U.S. Mission to Albania · Federal Forecast · Up to $27K The U.S. Embassy Tirana of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for funding under the Meet the Corner program.	Forecast	Up to $27K
MCAN: Summer Melt Grants Michigan College Access Network · Foundation Not published · Varies Increase college readiness, participation, and completion in Michigan, particularly among low income students, first-generation college-going students, and students of color.	Not published	Varies
Southern Education Leadership Initiative (SELI) Southern Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SELI is a summer fellowship program for college and graduate students committed to advancing education equity and social justice in the Southern United States.	Not published	Varies
Tax Credit Program Support for Catholic Schools Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K A Kansas Low Income Student Scholarship Program established under 2014 Kansas law. Donors contribute to Support for Catholic Schools and receive a 75% Kansas state income tax credit applied directly to their Kansas income tax liability.	Not published	Up to $500K
K-12 Grant — Help Improve Public Schools California Education Assistance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dennis Greeno & Joan Signorille Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dennis Greeno & Joan Signorille Scholarship Fund aims to support Davidson and Sumner County students who demonstrate academic merit and financial need.	Not published	Varies
AWS Education Equity: Credits Application Grant Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The AWS Education Equity: Credits Application invites organizations to apply for AWS Promotional Credits aimed at addressing educational disparities.	Not published	Up to $100K
Omari Todd North Star Award Lee Foundation for Civic Leadership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition award honoring outstanding leaders in the LEE network at the Maryland Civic Engagement Summit (held in Fall)	Not published	Varies
Thriving Communities Grants: Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation The New York Community Trust · Foundation Not published · $5K – $200K The Thriving Communities Grants support arts and culture projects that promote diversity, enhance public engagement, and foster historic preservation in New York City.	Not published	$5K – $200K
ACTiV8 Partial Scholarship Youth Winter Sports Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Natasha Stevens Legacy Fund (Dr. Natasha Stevens Microgrant for Girl Rising Student Ambassadors) Girl Rising · Foundation Not published · $500 In honor of Dr. Natasha Stevens, Girl Rising provides annual microgrants to students and student groups working to raise awareness in their communities about girls' education and gender equity.	Not published	$500
AMS Opportunity Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The AMS Opportunity Scholarship Fund, established by former executives of American Management Systems, Inc., supports graduating high school seniors in Northern Virginia pursuing STEM education.	Not published	$3K
Oral Health Access Award Umkc Dental Alumni Association Univ of Mo-KC School of Dentistry · Foundation Not published · $6K – $20K Recognizes and supports dental and dental hygiene students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate a commitment to addressing oral health access.	Not published	$6K – $20K
Global Disability Development Fund (GDDF) and Africa Fund (AF) Rehabilitation International · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
UCSD PATHS Scholarships (SD2-Funded) San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Advanced Placement (AP) Test Fee Support & Dual-Credit Textbook Funding Leander Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies LEEF provides financial support for AP test fees and dual-credit textbooks for economically disadvantaged Leander ISD high school students.	Not published	Varies
Youth Development Grant Program Brookline Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Works to ensure equal access to opportunities for all youth in Brookline, as well as to support and enhance the well-being of youth and their families.	Not published	Varies
Navy Federal Credit Union Winchester Public Schools Educator Grants Winchester Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K These grants assist Winchester Public School professional staff who serve as educators, administrators, and other certificated professionals. The program aims to:	Not published	$2K
Supporting All Learners Grant Program Camden Education Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · $190K – $250K Provides grants to Camden high schools to improve achievement for English language learners and students with disabilities. This is one of the largest awards made in the Camden Education Fund's history.	Not published	$190K – $250K
College Cost Transparency Initiative Strada Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Hundreds of institutions have come together to make the financial aid process easier by providing simple and clear pricing and financial aid information to students and families.	Not published	Varies

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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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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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