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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Eileen Southern Travel Fund Grant American Musicological Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eileen Southern Travel Fund offers travel grants for minority undergraduates and terminal master's candidates to attend the AMS Annual Meeting. Recipients receive travel, lodging, registration, and a one-year membership.	Not published	Varies
John & Anne Clifton Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The John & Anne Clifton Scholarship Fund, established in 2002, supports residents of Hawaii by providing financial assistance to students with demonstrated need and a minimum GPA of 2.0.	Not published	Varies
Our Village Grants Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Our Village Grants by the Jack and Jill of America Foundation aim to support 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations dedicated to uplifting African American families.	Not published	Up to $10K
Racial Equity Funding Opportunity New Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · $150K NewSchools provides "dream capital" to innovators of color with bold ideas to advance racial equity in education.	Not published	$150K
Ian Doane Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ian Doane Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of Ian Doane Smith, a passionate athlete and youth coach from Maui.	Not published	Varies
Panera Bread Foundation Grant Panera Bread Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K The Panera Bread Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on empowering underserved, at-risk youth.	Not published	$25K – $100K
Promise Grants Dekalb County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Promise Grant program, funded by the DeKalb County Community Foundation, supports charitable organizations serving underserved populations in DeKalb County.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - New Program (John Deere) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway program, supported by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance STEM education access for underserved communities. By 2030, they intend to assist 1 million youth through inclusive educational opportunities.	Not published	$10K
Schomp Summer Scholarships Friends of Denver School of the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Schomp Summer Scholarship Fund provides necessary funds to students facing financial hardship as they participate in various summer intensives around the country.	Not published	Varies
The National Park Foundation: ParkVentures Grant Program National Park Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The National Park Foundation's ParkVentures Grant Program invites proposals aimed at engaging historically excluded audiences in national parks through recreational activities.	Not published	Up to $40K
Equity in Civics Youth Fellowship Icivics Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Botany and Beyond: PLANTS Grants Botanical Society of America · Foundation Not published · Varies The Botany and Beyond: PLANTS III program, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Botanical Society of America, aims to support diverse undergraduate scholars attending the 2025 Botany conference.	Not published	Varies
FY2026: Title III, Part A: Immigrant Children and Youth Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The FY2026 Title III, Part A Immigrant Children and Youth grant, administered by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, provides vital funding to local school districts.	Not published	Varies
SD2 Scholarship San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Illumina SD2 STEM Scholarship San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · $3K As part of the Squared Scholars program, SD2 invests directly in students pursuing a college degree in a STEM-related field. The scholarship is focused on empowering underrepresented students in STEM.	Not published	$3K
Dowd Innovation Grants Come to Believe Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Dowd Innovation Grants are designed to promote innovative programs and initiatives at CTB model colleges.	Not published	$50K
College Preparation Intervention Program (CPIP) Maryland Higher Education Commission · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the College Preparation Intervention Program is to raise the level of academic preparedness of economically and environmentally disadvantaged students to enable them to attend and succeed in college.	Not published	Varies
Nursing School Grant (IL) Illinois Board of Higher Education · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Nursing School Grant in Illinois aims to enhance the number of highly qualified registered nurses by funding educational institutions that provide nursing programs.	Not published	$10K – $150K
Multi-Year Sustaining Grants J Warren and Lois McClure Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $6K The Multi-Year Sustaining Grants by the J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation support small-scale projects in Vermont that promote equity in education and assist students in their postsecondary transitions.	Not published	$3K – $6K
Melody SD2 Scholarship San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
EITC Opportunity Scholarship Grant The Foundation for Enhancing Communities · Foundation Not published · Varies The EITC Opportunity Scholarship, offered by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities, provides funding for students in the lowest 15% achieving schools in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, and Perry counties.	Not published	Varies
Expansion & Innovation Fund A for Arizona · Foundation Not published · $20.8M A first-of-its-kind, statewide privately-funded grant program launched in 2018 to seed community-driven solutions and test innovative K-12 education ideas quickly.	Not published	$20.8M
Youth Arts Grant City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture · State Not published · $12K The Youth Arts Grant, provided by the City of Seattle: Office of Arts & Culture, aims to enhance arts access for middle and high school youth.	Not published	$12K
Inland Empire Youth Grantmakers Inland Empire Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Inland Empire Youth Grantmakers program empowers high school students to address critical issues in their communities, focusing on mental health and education equity.	Not published	$1K – $5K

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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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