Educational Access & Equity Grants

Last updated August 17, 2026

There are currently 353 active educational equity grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	UnifiED Expander Program	Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc	Rolling	$50K
State	Terrapin Commitment	University of Maryland, College Park	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Community College Access Program (CCAP)	Virginia Western Community College	Rolling	Full tuition for up to 3 years
Foundation	ESA Excellence in Ecology (EEE) Scholarships	Ecological Society of America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant	Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Endowed Scholarship	Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grants	Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation Grant	The Mimi Washington Starrett Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAUW Community Action Grant	The Longmont Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $3K
State	Maryland Gear Up	State Department of Education	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oak Foundation: Learning Differences Grant Programme	The Oak Foundation Usa	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation - Ka Lama Educators for Change	Institute for Native Pacific Education	Rolling	$50K
Foundation	Ginny Looney Servant Leader Award	Southern Education Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AAUW: Community Action Grants - General Operating Support	American Association of University	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd. Scholarship Fund Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Call for Kindness Grant	Riley's Way Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Equity in Mathematics Grants (6-12)	National Council of Teachers Of	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	LA County Arts & Culture: Advancement Grant for School Districts	Los Angeles Arts Ed Collective	Rolling	Up to $25K
Foundation	Helen Frankenthaler Foundation - Teen Programs Grant	Artsconnection Inc	Rolling	$150K
Foundation	Orskov Foundation: Dr Neville Suttle scholarships Grant	The Orksov Foundation	Rolling	Up to £2,500
Foundation	The Bohemian Fund Grant [previously Pharos Fund and Muse]	Bohemian Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Public Schools Opportunities Enhancement Professional Learning Grant Program	Maryland State Department of Education	Rolling	$500K
Foundation	UnifiED Fellow Program	Diverse Charter Schools Coalition Inc	Rolling	$37K
Foundation	PLTW Gateway - New Program (Lam Research) Grant	Project Lead The Way Inc	Rolling	$10K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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