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.
UnifiED Explorer Program Organization: Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Program Type: Leadership development for excellent, integrated schools Cost: $8,000 Overview: The Explorer program is an…
UnifiED Fellow Program Organization: Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Program Type: Full-time paid residency leadership development Cost: $37,250 Duration: At least 12 months Overview: The…
UnifiED New Starter Kickoff Program Organization: Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Program Type: Intensive onboarding for new school leaders Overview: The New Starter Kickoff is a specialized…
United for Good Fund Overview: 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…
Upward Bound - Shasta Status: Active federal TRiO program Program Type: Federal TRiO Upward Bound program Geographic Scope: Shasta County, California Focus Areas: - High school student preparation…
Upward Bound - Siskiyou Status: Active federal TRiO program Program Type: Federal TRiO Upward Bound program Geographic Scope: Siskiyou County, California Focus Areas: - High school student…
USA Kids Tri Program Funder: USA Triathlon Foundation with local supporters (e.g., El Pomar Foundation in Colorado) Status: Active expansion program; launched in Colorado (2024) Geographic Scope:…
Valley Guardians Youth Scholarship & Empowerment Initiative Organization: Valley Guardians Inc (in partnership with The Challenge Foundation) Geographic Scope: Phoenix, Arizona Program Focus: Builds…
Vanessa Noble Good Purple Rose Fund Overview: In partnership with the Upper Dublin Education Foundation, the Vanessa Noble Good Purple Rose Fund helps level the playing field by giving equitable…
Vermont Arts Council: Arts Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vermont Arts Council Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Vermont Arts Council's Arts Project Grant…
Washington State Complex Needs Funding Funder: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Award Amount: $1,300,000 Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington (18…
Washington State Child Care Equity Grant Funder: Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Award Amount: $94,450 Geographic Scope: Snohomish County, Washington Focus Areas: -…
Overview _NOTE: For New Applicants:_ _Step 1. Complete the Letter of Inquiry (LOI)._ _Step 2. Program staff will reach out to the groups with potential alignment to schedule a brief…
WCGMF Director’s Discretionary Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The WCGMF Director’s…
Wellington Management Foundation: Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wellington Management Foundation Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The Wellington Management Foundation, established in 1992,…
Whittemore Travel Scholarship Fund for Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Whittemore Travel…
Overview _NOTE: The Foundation will not be considering new organizations for Annual Grants in 2025. If your not-for-profit organization is interested in applying for an Annual Grant, please check…
Women United Grant Program Funder: United Way of Knox County (Women United Affiliate) Geographic Scope: Knox County, Ohio Focus Areas: - Women and/or girls in leadership - Female health - Equal…
Women's Philanthropy Leadership Council (WPLC) Grants Status: Active, annual grant program Geographic Scope: Indiana University system (all IU campuses) Background: Established in 2012, WPLC has…
Woodson Center Rising Leaders Grant Overview: Grant program supporting emerging grassroots leaders and organizations working to transform their communities, particularly focused on educational…