Education Equity Grants for Nonprofits 2026

Education Equity Grants for Nonprofits

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 99 Education Equity Grants for Nonprofits — 6 open right now, across 50 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $45M. The next application deadline is October 27, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

99total grants

6open now

50agencies

$1K–$45Mfunding range

Oct 27next deadline

OPEN 8 days left Hard to apply

NSF’s Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative

In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.084 ⏰ Oct 27, 2026

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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

Fair Housing Initiatives Program – Education and Outreach Initiative

Congress in 1988 established the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) with a purpose of providing funding to entities to work alongside HUD to "prevent or eliminate…

🏛 Department of Housing and Urban Development 📋 CFDA 14.416 ⏰ Nov 2, 2026 💰 $175,000 – $2,500,000

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OPEN 53 days left Hard to apply

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J

Through the From Seedlings to Scale (S2S) Grants program, IES will invest in innovative ideas within an identified focus area through three phases of increasing funding…

🏛 Department of Education 📋 CFDA 84.305 ⏰ Dec 11, 2026 💰 up to $500,000

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Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

This NOFO is a call to action in response to the mental health crisis in the United States. We seek applications that will study methods to…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.242 ⏰ Jan 7, 2027

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NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)

The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to facilitate a timely transition of talented postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.398 ⏰ Oct 14, 2027

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Innovative Screening Approaches and Therapies for Screenable Disorders in Newborns (R21 – Clinical Trial Optional)

This FOA encourages research relevant to the development of novel screening approaches and/or therapeutic interventions for potentially fatal or disabling conditions that have been identified through…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.865 ⏰ Nov 16, 2027 💰 up to $200,000

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Frequently asked questions

How many education equity grants for nonprofits are available?

Grantoria currently lists 99 education equity grants for nonprofits, of which 6 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).

When is the next deadline?

The next application deadline is October 27, 2026 — about 8 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.

How much funding is available?

Award sizes range from $1K to $45M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.

Is Grantoria free to use?

Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse education equity grants for nonprofits, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.

How do I apply?

Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Education Equity Grants for Nonprofits

Education equity grants for nonprofits span a significant funding landscape, with 7,368 active opportunities currently available. Award amounts typically range from $55,000 to $550,000, with the National Institutes of Health, Department of Education, and Department of Defense leading as top funders. These grants reflect substantial institutional commitment to closing educational opportunity gaps across the nonprofit sector.

All grants in this category operate on a competitive application model, making a strong proposal essential for success. Program support and capacity building dominate the funding mix, though research initiatives are also well-represented. Nearly one in five grants require cost-sharing, so budget planning is critical. Filter by support type to identify whether your organization is better positioned for program funding versus capacity-building investments.

NSF’s Eddie Bernice Johnson Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES) Initiative

Fair Housing Initiatives Program – Education and Outreach Initiative

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J

Accelerating Solutions to Improve Access and Quality of Empirically-Supported Practices for Youth Mental Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)

Innovative Screening Approaches and Therapies for Screenable Disorders in Newborns (R21 – Clinical Trial Optional)

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