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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New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices Grant New York State Education Department · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The New York State My Brother’s Keeper Exemplary School Models and Practices grant aims to address the achievement gap in New York State, particularly for boys and young men of color.	Not published	Up to $200K
Systems Change: United for Families United Way of Greater St Louis Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way offers three tiers of funding opportunities to support local nonprofits with a proven ability to meet the community’s needs and make a lasting, important impact in our region.	Not published	Varies
Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program (formerly 4Culture: Public School Cultural Access Grant) 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Curiosity Pass: A Cultural Education Program supports arts, cultural, and science education for King County K-12 students.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Comprehensive Early Literacy Grant Colorado Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Comprehensive Early Literacy Grant (ELG) Program, established by the Colorado READ Act in 2012, aims to enhance early literacy through evidence-based reading instruction.	Not published	Varies
Learn24 OST Scholarship Program Greater Washington Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Learn24 OST (Out-of-School-Time) Youth Scholarship Program provides funding to help students and their families—especially those with specific needs—access quality out-of-school-time programs for summer or during the school year.	Not published	$3K – $5K
New Jersey Afterschool Program - Competitive (NJ) Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The New Jersey Afterschool Program - Competitive aims to enhance out-of-school time (OST) programs across New Jersey by engaging youth in high-quality activities.	Not published	Up to $400K
MCAN: Promising Practices 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
Title I - Improving The Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged Department of Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
10,000 Degrees - Scholarships For Low Income Students Grant 10000 Degrees · Foundation Not published · Varies 10,000 Degrees offers scholarships to low-income students with a strong commitment to pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Grants: Youth Education & Workforce Development Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Strategic Grants for Youth Education & Workforce Development by Fairfield County's Community Foundation aims to empower BIPOC youth through enhanced internships, leadership development, and educational equity initiatives.	Not published	$10K – $50K
ECMC Foundation: Grants & Investments Ecmc Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The ECMC Foundation focuses on eliminating equity gaps in postsecondary education by 2040 through strategic grantmaking and investments.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (John Deere) Grant Project Lead the Way inc. · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Computer Science program, in collaboration with the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access and participation in STEM for underserved students in John Deere home communities.	Not published	$10K
NewSchools: Learning Differences Grant Program New Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · $150K – $250K The NewSchools Learning Differences Grant Program aims to enhance educational opportunities for students who learn differently, particularly those affected by poverty and racism.	Not published	$150K – $250K
Supplemental Academic Program - Education Grant Cullen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cullen Foundation's Supplemental Academic Program (SAP) supports educational initiatives for underserved PreK-12 students in Erie County, NY.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Advancing Equity in Education Grants The Winston-Salem Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Strategic Initiative Grants: BPI Advancing Equity in Education program by the Winston-Salem Foundation aims to tackle systemic inequities in education that affect Black and brown communities.	Not published	Up to $15K
WCGMF - Equity Grants For Community Groups- Funding Level- Up to $85,000 William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: For New Applicants:_ _Step 1. Complete the Letter of Inquiry (LOI)._ _Step 2.	Not published	Varies
Whittemore Travel Scholarship Fund for Youth Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Whittemore Travel Scholarship Fund for Youth supports domestic and international travel for youth under 21, prioritizing experiences that promote education, justice, and cultural diversity.	Not published	Up to $3K
J. Scott Van Der Meid Memorial Scholarship Grant Fund For Education Abroad · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The J. Scott Van Der Meid Memorial Scholarship, established by the Fund for Education Abroad, honors a dedicated advocate for underrepresented students in international education.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Spotlight Fund Grants - Racial Equity in Schools Adopt-A-Classroom Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Spotlight Fund Grants aim to enhance racial equity in K-12 education by providing flexible funding to BIPOC educators.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Zonta Club of Denver Young Women in Leadership Award Grant Zonta Club of Denver · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Zonta Club of Denver Young Women in Leadership Award recognizes and supports young women committed to volunteerism and leadership.	Not published	Up to $6K
HRG Charitable Foundation Scholarship Grant Scholarship America Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The HRG Charitable Foundation Scholarship, administered by Scholarship America, aims to eliminate financial barriers for current high school seniors in the mid-Atlantic region pursuing STEM degrees.	Not published	Up to $5K
Vanessa Noble Good Purple Rose Fund Scholarships Upper Dublin Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies In partnership with the Upper Dublin Education Foundation, the Vanessa Noble Good Purple Rose Fund helps level the playing field by giving equitable access to enrichment opportunities and educational advancement for underserved students…	Not published	Varies
ASSISTments for Maryland Middle Schools Program Assistments Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Fully grant-funded (4-year program) A grant-funded opportunity designed to deliver comprehensive support to transform middle school math classrooms through innovative, evidence-based tools and strategies.	Not published	Fully grant-funded (4-year program)
General Scholarship Fund The Alliance for Health Equity · Foundation Not published · $2K The General Scholarship Fund annually awards nursing and health science scholarships to students at West Chester University, Immaculata University, and Chester County Intermediate Unit.	Not published	$2K

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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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