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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Margoes Foundation Grant Program Margoes Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: In 2024, the foundation will accept grant applications on an invitation-only basis. Unsolicited proposals are not accepted at this time._ _New applicants- it is recommended that you contact the Managing Director before applying.	Not published	Varies
GRCF: Fund for Community Good Grant Grand Rapids Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's Fund for Community Good supports projects that promote equity and justice across various sectors, including education, health, and economic prosperity.	Not published	Varies
Goodnow Fund Grants The Goodnow Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Goodnow Fund is a family foundation that provides approximately $1.5 million in grants annually to nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Varies
Stanislaus Futures Scholarship Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals.	Not published	$1K – $3K
After School Advantage Program Grant International Game Technology · Foundation Not published · Varies The After School Advantage (ASA) program by IGT aims to enhance digital learning opportunities for at-risk youth aged 5-18 in a safe afterschool environment.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Fay Hakemulder Scholarships for Gender Related Issues Intercultural Open University Foundation · Foundation Not published · €1,000 - €5,000 To support learners working on social change that empowers women and promotes gender equality	Not published	€1,000 - €5,000
Lynn Heimsoth Memorial Scholarship Whatcom Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740) California State Treasurer's Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charter School Facility Grant Program (SB740) aims to provide financial assistance for charter school facilities, specifically targeting schools that enroll a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.	Not published	Varies
Our Empowered Youth Grant Meyer Memorial Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K Our Empowered Youth, funded by Meyer Memorial Trust, focuses on enhancing educational equity in Oregon. The initiative supports community organizing to ensure access to resources for historically marginalized students.	Not published	Up to $200K
United for Good Fund United Way of the Wine Country · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of the Wine Country awards annual grants through the United for Good Fund for projects, programs, organizations, and coalitions that further the goal of fostering prosperous, resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities.	Not published	Varies
Small Learning Communities Grants A for Arizona · Foundation Not published · $500K Seed funding for the design and growth of public Small Learning Communities targeting students not well served by existing schooling systems.	Not published	$500K
Grow Your Own (State Funds) Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $10K The Grow Your Own (State Funds) Grant aims to address teacher shortages in high-need areas of Missouri by recruiting and supporting local candidates to become educators.	Not published	$10K
Education & Workforce Readiness: K-12 Grantmaking James Graham Brown Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The James Graham Brown Foundation is dedicated to making transformative philanthropic investments in Louisville and the Commonwealth of Kentucky that build on its strengths to continually advance our city and state.	Not published	Varies
CSTA Utah Equity Cohort Computer Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · $200K Equity-focused professional development initiative for Utah computer science teachers aligned to CSTA's 2020 Standards for Computer Science Teachers.	Not published	$200K
Expanded CSPDWeek (E_CSPD_Wk) Computer Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · $10.5M A professional development initiative to bring Expanded CSPDWeek (E_CSPD_Wk) events to K-12 computer science teachers in South Carolina and Indiana, impacting over 50,000 students.	Not published	$10.5M
Homeless Student Stability Program (HSSP) Building Changes · Foundation Not published · Varies Launched in 2016, the Homeless Student Stability Program provides housing support for homeless students and families, including unaccompanied youth.	Not published	Varies
Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program California Masonic Memorial Temple · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program supports first-generation, underserved high school seniors in San Diego County with resources to help them reach college. The program was expanded in January 2023 to provide up to 10 scholarships.	Not published	$3K – $10K
Instructional Leadership Through Data-Driven Decision Making State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To teach principals how to differentiate between symptoms and root causes of underachievement, how to determine the specific root causes, and how to design strategies to address those causes.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Advanced Placement Programs (AP/IB) Test Fee Program Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Program helping students in low-income situations participate in rigorous academic coursework through Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. Increases college opportunities and helps close Oregon's achievement gap.	Not published	Varies
Advanced and Specialized Course Access Patterson Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: Registration is required before applying. This is represented by the pre-proposal deadline above.	Not published	Varies
Clemente Course in the Humanities Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities & Public Policy Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Ending Childhood Poverty Initiative Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
College Success Scholarship Usta Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies This scholarship is for students already enrolled in college, those who took a gap year, or those returning to school after time away.	Not published	Varies
Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence, managed by the Essex County Community Foundation, supports educational opportunities for youth aged 0-8th grade in Greater Lawrence, Massachusetts.	Not published	Up to $40K

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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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