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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Joyce Foundation: Education & Economic Mobility Grants The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Joyce Foundation's Education & Economic Mobility Grants aim to close income and race disparities in college and career success.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Engineering - New Program (John Deere) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The John Deere Foundation, in partnership with PLTW, aims to enhance access to engineering programs for underserved students in its home communities.	Not published	$10K
Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation - Capacity Building Award Grant Pottstown Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation offers a Capacity Building Award aimed at strengthening nonprofits in its service area.	Not published	Up to $150K
Essentia Health Community Grant St Joseph's Medical Center · Foundation Rolling · Varies Essentia Health prioritizes contributions to non-profit organizations working to address social determinants of health in four key priority areas: Requests for funding are reviewed on a rolling basis. Allow at least 90 days for a response.	Rolling	Varies
Environmental Education Pathways Project Grant Program Sonoma County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies About the Environmental Education Pathways Project The Environmental Education Pathways Project (Pathways Project) is an initiative of the Sonoma Environmental Education Collaborative (SEEC), whose mission is to catalyze cooperation…	Not published	Varies
NewSchools: Innovative Schools Grant New Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · $150K – $250K The NewSchools: Innovative Schools Grant supports education leaders aiming to create new public and charter schools that address the unique needs of today's students.	Not published	$150K – $250K
Equity Grants for Educators Berkeley Public Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Equity Grants for Educators support initiatives that address equity, belonging, and inclusion in Berkeley public schools. These grants fuel innovation and address systemic barriers to educational equity.	Not published	Varies
Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund The Oregon Zoo Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K Grants supporting conservation efforts that implement the Oregon Conservation Strategy, a blueprint for conserving the state's wildlife and their habitats.	Not published	$25K
Squared Fellows Program San Diego Squared · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Upward Bound - Shasta Simpson University Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The TRiO Upward Bound program supports current high school students and their families to help prepare them for success in college.	Not published	Varies
HKS Center for Public Leadership: Equity Fellowship Grant Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Varies The HKS Center for Public Leadership's Equity Fellowship aims to empower diverse, talented students committed to promoting equity within society.	Not published	Varies
Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning for Multilingual Learners Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Fostering Support of Mathematics Learning for Multilingual Learners grant, funded by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aims to enhance PK-12 mathematics education by promoting multilingualism.	Not published	Up to $4K
Community Arts & Culture: Project Grants City of Hillsboro, Oregon · State Not published · Up to $3K The Community Arts & Culture: Project Grants provide funding for short-term arts and culture initiatives in Hillsboro, supporting organizations with budgets under $100,000.	Not published	Up to $3K
The Nexus Fellowship Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nexus Fellowship is a fellowship program offered by The Equity Lab designed to support leaders working on education equity and racial justice issues.	Not published	Varies
Southern Arizona Microgrants A for Arizona · Foundation Not published · $140K – $1M A regional grant opportunity for Southern Arizona designed to develop and expand diverse portfolio of learning models and programs that meet every child's academic and social-emotional needs.	Not published	$140K – $1M
IOLTA Grants Program Massachusetts Bar Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Approximately $6 million - $6.7 million The Massachusetts Bar Foundation's IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts) Grants Program is the cornerstone of the MBF's mission of promoting equitable access to the justice system.	Not published	Approximately $6 million - $6.7 million
Michelson Spark Grants: Digital Equity Focus Area The Michelson 20MM Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Michelson Spark Grants aim to fund innovative projects that promote digital equity in California, addressing critical issues like digital discrimination, access in Tribal communities, and the intersection of digital equity with health…	Not published	Up to $25K
Los Angeles Unified School District Math Engagement Program California Masonic Memorial Temple · Foundation Not published · $968K A three-year, $968,000 investment to improve math outcomes for young students through family math engagement programs and resources. The initiative was announced on March 14, 2025.	Not published	$968K
Lawrence W. O'Toole Teacher Leadership Awards Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Recognize and support teacher leaders who advocate for student-centered approaches to learning and address inequities, including racial inequities, in education.	Not published	Up to $15K
LA County Arts & Culture: Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program Los Angeles County: Department of Arts and Culture · State Not published · $5K – $20K The LA County Arts & Culture Community Impact Arts Grant (CIAG) program provides funding between $5,000 and $20,000 to support exemplary arts projects by municipal and nonprofit organizations outside of the arts.	Not published	$5K – $20K
Dual Enrolled Students Academic Pathways Grant Illinois Community College Board · Foundation Not published · $250K The Dual Enrolled Students Academic Pathways program, initiated by the Illinois Community College Board, aims to enhance educational outcomes for Illinois students, particularly first-generation and low-income students.	Not published	$250K
WCGMF Director’s Discretionary Fund Grant William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The WCGMF Director’s Discretionary Fund Grant offers financial support of up to $10,000 for community projects that promote equity in education, combat racism and poverty, and are initiated by communities of color.	Not published	Up to $10K
Nature Kids/Jóvenes de la Naturaleza (NKJN) Full Scholarships Thorne Ecological Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Full scholarships are offered for Thorne Camps and other nature-based programs through the Nature Kids/Jóvenes de la Naturaleza (NKJN) community.	Not published	Varies
Seeding Disruption Fellowship Free Fellowship for Race & Equity in Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seeding Disruption Fellowship is a fellowship program offered by The Equity Lab designed to support emerging leaders working to disrupt and transform education systems.	Not published	Varies

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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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