Educational Access & Equity Grants

Last updated October 12, 2026

Grantable tracks 351 active educational access & equity grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal 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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Research Foundation Teacher Grant Program 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
Community Cultural Connections (CCC) Grant Artsbuild · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Flexible grants up to $2,000 for organizations, nonprofits, and community groups pursuing arts programs, classes, performances, events, and projects in Hamilton County, TN, with the goal of making arts and culture more accessible to…	Rolling	Up to $2K
Call for Proposals – Workshops to Stop the Spread of mis/disinformation U.S. Mission to Cambodia · Federal Forecast · Up to $20K This is a Public Affairs Section’s small grant opportunity, outlining our funding priorities, the strategic themes we focus on, and the procedures for submitting requests for funding.	Forecast	Up to $20K
Reconnecting Youth to Economic and Education Opportunities Grant Kate B Reynolds Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Reconnecting Youth to Economic and Education Opportunities initiative aims to combat youth disconnection in Forsyth County, where 14% of individuals aged 16-24 are disengaged from education and employment.	Not published	Varies
Women United Grant Program United Way of Knox County Ohio Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Women United, an affiliate group of United Way, seeks to serve the community by supporting local initiatives and projects that impact women and children in the areas of leadership development, health, and educational equity.	Not published	Varies
U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarships Grant Scholarship America Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The U.S. Western Digital STEM Scholarships aim to support underrepresented and underserved youth in pursuing STEM degrees.	Not published	$5K
CO Educational Stability Grant Colorado Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The CO Educational Stability Grant, administered by the Colorado Department of Education, aims to support educational stability for highly mobile students, including those in foster care, experiencing homelessness, or migrants.	Not published	Varies
49ers Foundation Oakland Request for Proposals (RFP) San Francisco Forty Niners Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The 49ers Foundation invests in game changers who leverage educational and wellness opportunities to empower youth in underserved and under-represented Bay Area communities.	Not published	$100K – $300K
Pillar Grant Program USA Triathlon Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K The USA Triathlon Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and the charitable arm of USA Triathlon.	Not published	$100K
NBO Foundation - Education Committee Grants The Nicholas B Ottaway Fdn Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation offers grants through its Education Committee to support programs enhancing educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged students.	Not published	Varies
Brooks Family First Generation Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Brooks Family First Generation Scholarship Graduating senior or graduating early college student from one of the following high schools: Black River, Holland High School, West Ottawa, Zeeland East, or Zeeland West.	Not published	Varies
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund Grant American Bar Association · Foundation Not published · $15K The American Bar Association (ABA) awards an annual Legal Opportunity Scholarship to first-year law students. The program's mission is committed to enhancing the diversity, equity, and inclusion of the legal profession.	Not published	$15K
Schools & Youth Committee Micro-Grants The Network for Social Justice Inc · Foundation Not published · $150 – $650 Micro-grants supporting K-12 educators in Winchester Public Schools pursuing social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in their classrooms.	Not published	$150 – $650
21st Century Scholars Program Independent Colleges of Indiana Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to 4 years of paid tuition	Not published	Up to 4 years of paid tuition
Out of School Time Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $180K Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) has identified out-of-school time as an opportunity to combat socioeconomic, geographic, and racial inequities in student success.	Not published	$75K – $180K
Messerli And Kramer Foundation Grant Messerli & Kramer Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Messerli And Kramer Foundation Grant aims to support Minnesota communities in addressing educational disparities faced by low-income and disadvantaged children and youth.	Not published	Varies
Washington State Complex Needs Funding - Child Care Mental Health Support YMCA Snohomish Qalicb · Foundation Not published · $1.3M This funding supports 18 School-Age Care (SAC) sites in providing comprehensive support for children with complex needs, including mental health services, adaptive resources, and specialized staff.	Not published	$1.3M
The Yass Prize Grant Yass Foundation for Education · Foundation Not published · $1M The Yass Prize & STOP Awards Initiative aims to revolutionize education by recognizing and supporting exceptional education providers focused on Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless (STOP) education.	Not published	$1M
Learn Fresh Fellowship for Culturally Inclusive Education Learn Fresh Education CO · Foundation Not published · Varies The Learn Fresh Fellowship aims to increase representation of curriculum writers of color within the mainstream American education system.	Not published	Varies
Girl Rising Global Education Fund (GRGEF) Girl Rising · Foundation Not published · Varies A venture philanthropy fund supporting local partner organizations working on girls' education and gender equity.	Not published	Varies
Excellence in Equity Grants The Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K MFEE awards grants to support social justice and equity initiatives in Montclair Public Schools. These competitive grants support schools working to advance racial literacy, anti-racist education, and social justice curriculum design.	Not published	$10K
Choose When: Reduce Financial Barriers to Contraception Grant Caring for Colorado Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies At Caring for Colorado, we believe reproductive healthcare, including access to affordable, person-centered contraception, is a fundamental human right.	Not published	Varies
Computer Science for English Learners (CSforEL): Increasing Participation and Achievement in Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles for English Learners Computer Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · $3M A four-year research and professional development initiative to increase AP Computer Science Principles access and success for students currently and formerly designated as English Learners (ELs) in high schools.	Not published	$3M
The Promise Network Southern Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Promise Network is an 18-month fellowship for executive-level district leaders committed to transforming systems so that every child has access to opportunity-rich lives.	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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