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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Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Endowed Scholarship Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides financial support to dental students committed to serving underserved communities	Not published	Varies
Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grants Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grants aim to enhance the life-saving capabilities of public safety organizations.	Not published	Up to $40K
Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Grant The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation is the culmination of a lifetime of generosity aligned with our namesake's specific vision to create a foundation to continue to do good work and have meaningful impact in the community Mimi and her…	Not published	Varies
AAUW Community Action Grant The Longmont Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The AAUW Community Action Grant, administered by the Longmont Community Foundation, offers $3,000 to nonprofit organizations focused on promoting education and equity for women and girls.	Not published	Up to $3K
Maryland Gear Up State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies To increase the number of low income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in post-secondary education. Grant also provides college scholarship to low income students.	Not published	Varies
Oak Foundation: Learning Differences Grant Programme The Oak Foundation USA · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oak Foundation's Learning Differences Grant Programme aims to foster equitable educational experiences for students with learning differences, particularly those marginalized by racism and poverty.	Not published	Varies
James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation - Ka Lama Educators for Change Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $50K To invest in Hawai'i's people and the communities that nurture them. Program - Ka Lama Education Academy (KLEA): Empowers Native Hawaiian community members to become teachers in their own communities.	Not published	$50K
Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grants Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation (NY) funds NYC-metro 501(c)(3) organizations serving underserved communities with an education emphasis (capacity-building, results-based education, teacher PD, digital education, after-school programs)…	Not published	Varies
Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award Southern Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 2018 by the Southern Education Foundation in honor of Ginny Looney, a long-time Atlanta-based attorney.	Not published	Varies
AAUW: Community Action Grants - General Operating Support American Association of University Women Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The AAUW Community Action Grants provide essential funding for nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting education and equity for women and girls in K-12.	Not published	$10K
Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd. Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd. Scholarship Fund supports students from Hawaii pursuing degrees in civil engineering, nursing, or education.	Not published	Varies
Call for Kindness Grant Riley's Way Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Call for Kindness Grant, offered by Riley's Way Foundation, empowers young leaders aged 13-23 to launch impactful social projects focused on kindness and community connection.	Not published	Up to $5K
Equity in Mathematics Grants (6-12) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Equity in Mathematics Grants (6-12), funded by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, aim to enhance the achievement of historically underrepresented student groups in mathematics.	Not published	Up to $8K
LA County Arts & Culture: Advancement Grant for School Districts Los Angeles Arts Ed Collective · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The LA County Arts & Culture Advancement Grant supports school districts in providing quality arts education to all students.	Not published	Up to $25K
Helen Frankenthaler Foundation - Teen Programs Grant Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Not published · $150K Offer New York City high school students in under-resourced communities free after-school opportunities to enhance their critical thinking and expression skills through the arts.	Not published	$150K
Orskov Foundation: Dr Neville Suttle scholarships Grant The Orksov Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to £2,500 The Ørskov Foundation is offering the Dr Neville Suttle scholarships for graduate students from low-income countries, focusing on sustainable land use and poverty alleviation.	Not published	Up to £2,500
The Bohemian Fund Grant [previously Pharos Fund and Muse] Bohemian Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bohemian Fund believes in creating an equitable community where everyone belongs.	Not published	Varies
Public Schools Opportunities Enhancement Professional Learning Grant Program Maryland State Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $500K The Public Schools Opportunities Enhancement Professional Learning Grant Program, offered by the Maryland State Department of Education, aims to support the professional development of teachers in public schools.	Not published	$500K
UnifiED Fellow Program Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc · Foundation Not published · $37K The Fellowship is an intensive leadership development program that prepares aspiring school leaders to create and lead high-performing, intentionally diverse charter schools.	Not published	$37K
PLTW Gateway - New Program (Lam Research) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway - New Program, in partnership with Burns & McDonnell, aims to enhance student engagement in STEM by providing teachers with essential resources and support.	Not published	$10K
OpenAI A People-First AI Fund Grant OpenAI Foundation fka OpenAI Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The OpenAI A People-First AI Fund supports U.S.-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, focusing on AI literacy, community innovation, and economic opportunity.	Not published	Varies
Research Foundation Grants National Council of Teachers of English · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trustees of the NCTE Research Foundation support projects related to the teaching and learning of language, literacy, and culture.	Not published	Varies
Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund: Graduate Students Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $9K The Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund, established by the American Psychological Foundation, supports graduate students conducting research on self-identity and academic achievement in K-8 children.	Not published	$9K
Kyndryl Foundation Grant Kyndryl Charitable Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kyndryl Foundation Grant aims to empower communities through investments in education, technology, and workforce development.	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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