Educational Access & Equity Grants

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 351 active educational access & equity grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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ACT Pass Scholarship Program Children's Theatre Company and School · Foundation Rolling · Varies Provide scholarships for Theatre Arts Training classes and summer camps to remove financial barriers to participation.	Rolling	Varies
Spencer Foundation: Vision Grant The Spencer Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K The Spencer Foundation's Vision Grant program is dedicated to advancing innovative research aimed at transforming education systems for equity.	Not published	$75K
Equity in Mathematics Grant (PK-6) National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Equity in Mathematics Grant (PK-6) aims to enhance mathematics education for underrepresented student groups, addressing disparities linked to race, gender, and culture.	Not published	Up to $8K
NLSLA Post-Law School Fellowship Grant Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County · Foundation Not published · Varies The NLSLA Post-Law School Fellowship offers opportunities for law graduates to engage in impactful legal work in Los Angeles.	Not published	Varies
Accelerating Innovative + Equitable Workforce Pathways Grant Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Blue Grass Community Foundation, with support from the Walton Family Foundation, is offering a second round of a two-round funding opportunity aimed to foster the development of innovative education-to-workforce programs.	Not published	Varies
Loy "Come Back to Teach" Education Grants Winchester Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K These grants assist John Handley High School graduates who pursue careers as educators, administrators, and other certificated professionals in the Winchester Public Schools. The program aims to:	Not published	$3K – $5K
PPL: Powering Equity Grants PPL Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The PPL Foundation, a corporate funder, offers Powering Equity Grants to support nonprofit organizations focused on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.	Not published	Varies
Ethnic Studies Course Development for Grades 5-12: Community-Centered Knowledge – Competitive Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Ethnic Studies Course Development grant supports Minnesota districts and charters in creating K-12 ethnic studies courses, as mandated by state legislation.	Not published	Up to $50K
PLTW Gateway - New Program Schools Across the US Grant Project Lead The Way Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is offering grants to schools across the US for the implementation of the PLTW Gateway program in the 2025-2026 academic year.	Not published	Up to $9K
Tuition Assistance Program Catholic Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $6.5M Primary mission of the Catholic Education Foundation to provide tuition assistance to Catholic elementary school families who cannot afford the full cost of education.	Not published	$6.5M
Davis Breakthrough Scholarship Santa Fe Preparatory School · Foundation Not published · Varies A full cost of attendance college scholarship designed to help students who would otherwise be unable to afford college out of state. The award is part of a generous gift that will reach $1 million/year in several years.	Not published	Varies
Nick LeFevre Community Youth Fund Dripping Springs Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honoring Dripping Springs resident William N. LeFevre, the Nick LeFevre Community Youth Fund ensures financial barriers don't limit Dripping Springs Independent School District (DSISD) students from participating in school-sanctioned…	Not published	Varies
Vermont Arts Council: Arts Project Grant Vermont Council on the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Vermont Arts Council's Arts Project Grant aims to enhance community vibrancy by supporting nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and schools in promoting equal access to the arts.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency Initiative Bright Promises Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Iris Krieg Fund for Fairness, Access, Inclusion, and Resiliency (Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund) is a special fund of Bright Promises Foundation that supports youth leadership and civic engagement.	Not published	Varies
Children's Opportunity Alliance Community Grants Program Montgomery County Childrens Opportunity Alliance · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K Competitive grantmaking program to support organizations furthering the Alliance's mission to better serve children and families in Montgomery County through early care and education work and systems change.	Not published	$10K – $40K
Officers’ Research Grants on Reducing Inequality William T Grant Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Officers’ Research Grants on Reducing Inequality support studies aimed at understanding and addressing inequalities affecting youth ages 5-25 in the U.S. This initiative funds descriptive, intervention, and measurement development…	Not published	$25K – $50K
Community Grants for Educational Success Hampton Roads Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Grants for Educational Success aim to enhance educational achievement for underperforming children and youth in South Hampton Roads.	Not published	Varies
Trustees Scholarship Fund Urbanpromise Trenton Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K Financial support for young scholars to attend accredited 2 or 4-year colleges or reputable trade schools.	Not published	$500 – $10K
2025-2026 ESC Title III, Part A Basic Supports Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $60K – $232K The 2025-2026 ESC Title III, Part A Basic Supports program, overseen by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance English proficiency and academic success for emergent bilingual students, including immigrant youth.	Not published	$60K – $232K
School Transformation Network Grant Colorado Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $180K The School Transformation Network Grant, led by the Colorado Department of Education, aims to enhance student achievement in low-performing schools through targeted support and resources.	Not published	Up to $180K
Private Pre-K Scholarships United Way of Bucks County · Foundation Not published · Varies United Way of Bucks County provides scholarships to help low- and moderate-income families afford private pre-K tuition. Early education and childcare are often the single largest expense for working families with young children.	Not published	Varies
District 196 Foundation Funding Request Program District 196 Foundation Incorporated · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
2025-2026 Migrant Capacity Building and Curriculum Initiative Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The 2025-2026 Migrant Capacity Building and Curriculum Initiative aims to enhance educational outcomes for migratory children by providing tailored resources and support.	Not published	Varies
Student Success Fund (SSF) Friends of Denver School of the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K The Student Success Fund is designed to empower every DSA student to reach new heights by providing a bridge to ensure that DSA education's promise shines brightly for all students, regardless of monetary constraints.	Not published	$1K

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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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