Educational Access & Equity Grants provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
NEA Foundation Envision Equity Grants Funder: NEA Foundation (promoted by Colorado Education Association) Status: Currently accepting applications for Fall 2024 Geographic Scope: Available to…
Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund…
Nelson Foundation: Change Champions Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Nelson…
New Alliance Foundation: Emerging Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Alliance Foundation Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The New Alliance Foundation's Emerging Grant Program supports…
New Jersey Afterschool Program - Competitive (NJ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Department of Education Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The New Jersey…
New Start Grant Funder: Education Forward DC Geographic Scope: Washington, DC Program Status: Active annual program launched in March 2019 Overview: Education Forward DC supports leaders opening new…
New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Education Department Amount: Up to US $200,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2024…
NewSchools: Innovative Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund Amount: US $150,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The NewSchools: Innovative Schools Grant…
NewSchools: Learning Differences Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund Amount: US $150,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The NewSchools Learning…
Nick LeFevre Community Youth Fund Program Overview: Honoring Dripping Springs resident William N. LeFevre, the Nick LeFevre Community Youth Fund ensures financial barriers don't limit Dripping…
NLSLA Post-Law School Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The NLSLA Post-Law School Fellowship offers…
NSF's Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative In 2016, the National Science…
Nursing School Grant (IL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Board of Higher Education Amount: US $10,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Nursing School Grant in Illinois aims…
Oak Foundation: Learning Differences Grant Programme Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oak Foundation USA Last Updated: May 05, 2025 Summary The Oak Foundation's Learning Differences Grant Programme aims to…
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) - 'Ohana and Community Based Program Grant: O'ahu Funder: Office of Hawaiian Affairs Award Amount: $134,309 Geographic Scope: O'ahu, Waianae Coast, Hawaii Focus…
Officers’ Research Grants on Reducing Inequality Status: ACTIVE Funder: William T Grant Foundation Inc Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary The Officers’ Research…
Omari Todd North Star Award Overview: Recognition award honoring outstanding leaders in the LEE network at the Maryland Civic Engagement Summit (held in Fall) About the Award: Named after Omari Todd,…
Omari Todd North Star Award Overview: Recognition award honoring outstanding leaders in the LEE network who serve as guiding stars in the collective fight for equity and a better world. Named After:…
OpenAI A People-First AI Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Openai Inc Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The OpenAI A People-First AI Fund supports U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status,…
Opportunity Grants Purpose: Allow educators to enhance student learning, close opportunity gaps, and meet needs that the District, individual school buildings, and/or school organizations cannot.…