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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Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) STEM Grant, provided by the Minnesota Department of Education, aims to enhance student engagement in AP and IB programs focused on science, technology, engineering, and math…	Not published	Up to $75K
Fox Family Kalb Foundation Grants Fox Family Kalb Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Fox Family Kalb Foundation Grants empower innovative nonprofits to enhance social change, focusing on Economic Mobility, Educational Equity, Social Justice Advocacy, and Health & Wellness Support.	Not published	Up to $25K
PLTW Computer Science - New Program (John Deere) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Computer Science program, funded by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance STEM opportunities for underserved students in John Deere communities.	Not published	$10K
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Listed by Unity Foundation of La Porte County · Foundation Not published · $900 Full tuition, four-year scholarship to Indiana colleges of student's choice, plus an annual $900 stipend for required books and equipment.	Not published	$900
Graduate Scholarships for Elementary School Teachers 125TH Street District Management Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Columbia University scholarship program to enhance the quality of elementary school education within the local community by supporting qualified teachers pursuing graduate degrees.	Not published	Varies
WMF: Annual Grants Wellington Management Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Foundation will not be considering new organizations for Annual Grants in 2025.	Not published	Varies
Renaissance Scholars Program Grant The Renaissance Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Renaissance Scholars Program, established by The Renaissance Foundation in 2000, aims to support high achieving, low-income students who are the first in their families to pursue a bachelor's degree.	Not published	Up to $5K
Oregon's AP/IB Programs Test Fee Program Education Grants · State Not published · Varies Program helping students in low-income situations participate in rigorous Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate coursework. Supports college preparation and closing Oregon's achievement gap through subsidized test fees.	Not published	Varies
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Scholarship State College Area School District Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $700 A scholarship fund established to ensure that IB program assessments are accessible to all interested students regardless of financial circumstances.	Not published	Up to $700
Barr Foundation: Education Program Grant Barr Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Barr Foundation's Education Program is dedicated to transforming public high school experiences across New England, emphasizing excellence and equity for all students, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds.	Not published	Varies
Equitable Early Education Grant Social Venture Partners Portland · Foundation Not published · Varies About Black United Fund of Oregon (Partner):	Not published	Varies
PLTW Gateway - New Program or Program Expansion (Verizon Innovative Learning) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Verizon Innovative Learning, offers grants to support the implementation of computer science units in schools.	Not published	Up to $8K
Miller Foundation: Education Grant James F & Marion L Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Miller Foundation: Education Grant aims to ensure equitable opportunities for all Oregon students.	Not published	$25K
Out-of-School Community-Based Arts Education Programs The William Penn Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Penn Foundation is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all.	Not published	Varies
The Ben Hogan Award Friends of Golf Inc · Foundation Not published · $12K – $48K An annual award honoring the top men's college golfer based on collegiate, amateur and professional events over the previous 12 months.	Not published	$12K – $48K
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (John Deere) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The PLTW Gateway program expansion, funded by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education for underserved students in John Deere communities.	Not published	$10K
Digital Divide Grant Program - Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) California Public Utilities Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Digital Divide Grant Program aims to bridge the digital gap in low-income urban and rural areas by providing essential resources and access to technology.	Not published	Up to $50K
Act Six College Scholarship Program Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A full-need, full-tuition college scholarship program for high school students in Urban Ventures' service area in South Minneapolis.	Not published	Varies
PLTW Launch - New Program ( within 50 states of US) Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $14K PLTW Launch offers a rolling grant for schools across the U.S. to implement the PLTW Launch program for the upcoming academic year. All schools, especially those serving low-income and minority populations, are encouraged to apply.	Not published	$5K – $14K
Beat the Odds Implementation Grants Elevate 215 · Foundation Not published · Up to $825K	Not published	Up to $825K
Constellation Award Lee Foundation for Civic Leadership Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition award honoring groups or organizations of LEE members at the Maryland Civic Engagement Summit (held in Fall)	Not published	Varies
Sarah Cohen-Doherty Community Impact Award Social Venture Partners Portland · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Balfour Foundation- Educational Organizations Grants Ttee Uw of Lloyd G Balfour · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation, established in 1973, focuses on educational support for underserved populations in New England.	Not published	Varies
Mai Kou Lee Scholarship Fund Eau Claire Public Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors the legacy and work of Mai Kou Lee, a beloved North High School graduate and staff member. Enables future North High School graduates to pursue post-secondary education.	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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