Education grants for nonprofits

These grants pay for learning, in and out of school. You will find literacy work, teacher training, library programs, college access and tribal college support. Some are open directly to nonprofits, while others go to schools or districts that bring a nonprofit in as a partner.

If a listing names schools or colleges as the main applicants, it is still worth a look. Ask the district or campus whether it needs a community partner, and do it early, since partnership letters take time to collect.

Check the match rules too. Many education grants ask for a cost share or in-kind support, and the notice will say what counts.

Pick a grant below, open the official notice, and check who can apply before anything else.

21 open listings right now. The next deadline is November 2, 2026. 15 research calls match, collapsed below.

Deadline times and time zones vary. Check the funder's page for the exact cutoff.

Open grants, closing soonest first

MON2Nov 2026
CA2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program
Closes Mon, Nov 2
CA Department of Food and Agriculture · $230,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Agriculture, Education, Employment, Labor & Training.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
MON2Nov 2026
FederalTribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis
Closes Mon, Nov 2
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-012281.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
TUE10Nov 2026
FederalCapacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program
Closes Tue, Nov 10
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-NLGCA-011938.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
FRI13Nov 2026
FederalLaura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
Closes Fri, Nov 13
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity LB21-FY27.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
FRI13Nov 2026
FederalNational Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
Closes Fri, Nov 13
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
FRI13Nov 2026
FederalNative Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)
Closes Fri, Nov 13
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY27.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
THU3Dec 2026
FederalHispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program
Closes Thu, Dec 3
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-HSI-011903.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
FRI11Dec 2026
FederalTeaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program
Closes Fri, Dec 11
Health Resources and Services Administration
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity HRSA-27-017.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
FRI15Jan 2027
FederalNOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies
Closes Fri, Jan 15, 2027
Golden Field Office
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity DE-FOA-0003662.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
WED3Mar 2027
FLEarly Childhood grants
Closes Wed, Mar 3, 2027
Community Foundation for Northeast Florida · opens January 5, 2027
Who can apply: Early learning centers and caregiver support (Duval County only). Duval County only.
Official page · last checked October 28, 2026
Rollingno set date
CA2024 Credit Enhancement
State Treasurer's Office · $20,000,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CACEFA Bond Financing Program
State Treasurer's Office
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CACalifornia National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant
Department of Fish and Wildlife · $3,800 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Disadvantaged Communities, Education, Parks & Recreation.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CACharter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)
State Treasurer's Office · $20,000,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CACharter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program
State Treasurer's Office · $10,000,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CACharter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program
State Treasurer's Office · $8,300,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CACharter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program
State Treasurer's Office · $30,000,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CACharter School Facilities Program (CSFP)
State Treasurer's Office · $1,400,000,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CACharter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)
State Treasurer's Office · $137,272,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CAProject Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives
State Treasurer's Office · $8,000,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
Rollingno set date
CAThe Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program
State Treasurer's Office · $25,000,000 total available
Who can apply: Nonprofits (listed as eligible on the CA Grants Portal). Education.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

Research and science calls (15)

Show 15 research calls

These are mostly written for universities, labs and research institutes. Read the notice to see whether your nonprofit can apply.

WED4Nov 2026
FederalSBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF)
Closes Wed, Nov 4
U.S. National Science Foundation
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity 23-500.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
MON23Nov 2026
FederalNIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety
Closes Mon, Nov 23
National Institute of Justice
Who can apply: Nonprofits (501(c)(3) or other). Opportunity O-NIJ-2026-172796.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
WED2Dec 2026
FederalMaximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)
Closes Wed, Dec 2
National Institutes of Health
Who can apply: Nonprofits (501(c)(3) or other). Opportunity RFA-OD-27-008.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
THU3Dec 2026
FederalThe Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program Cooperative Agreement
Closes Thu, Dec 3
Dept of the Army -- Materiel Command
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity W911NF-27-R-A001.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
WED9Dec 2026
FederalIUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)
Closes Wed, Dec 9
U.S. National Science Foundation
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity 23-584.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
FRI11Dec 2026
FederalFiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program
Closes Fri, Dec 11
Office of Naval Research
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity N0001426SF001.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
FRI11Dec 2026
FederalInstitute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T
Closes Fri, Dec 11
Department of Education
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity ED-GRANTS-101526-002.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
FRI11Dec 2026
FederalInstitute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center on Education Research (NCER): From Seedlings to Scale, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305J
Closes Fri, Dec 11
Department of Education
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity ED-GRANTS-101526-001.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
THU31Dec 2026
FederalAgriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development
Closes Thu, Dec 31
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-AFRI-011596.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
THU31Dec 2026
FederalTribal Colleges Research Grants Program
Closes Thu, Dec 31
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity USDA-NIFA-TCRGP-011697.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
MON11Jan 2027
FederalTribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)
Closes Mon, Jan 11, 2027
U.S. National Science Foundation
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity 21-595.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
TUE12Jan 2027
FederalGenesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot
Closes Tue, Jan 12, 2027
Office of Science
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity DE-FOA-0003673.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
WED20Jan 2027
FederalImproving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU)
Closes Wed, Jan 20, 2027
U.S. National Science Foundation
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity 23-510.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
MON25Jan 2027
FederalTribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)
Closes Mon, Jan 25, 2027
National Institutes of Health
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity PAR-24-235.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026
MON25Jan 2027
FederalTribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34)
Closes Mon, Jan 25, 2027
National Institutes of Health
Who can apply: Open to "others" or unrestricted applicants; read the notice for who qualifies. Opportunity PAR-24-236.
Official page · last checked November 1, 2026

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Education grants for nonprofits

Open grants, closing soonest first

CA2026 CalAgPlate Grant Program

FederalTribal Colleges Extension Program Special Emphasis

FederalCapacity Building Grants for Non-Land-Grant Colleges of Agriculture Program

FederalLaura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

FederalNational Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

FederalNative Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

FederalHispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program

FederalTeaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program

FederalNOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies

FLEarly Childhood grants

CA2024 Credit Enhancement

CACEFA Bond Financing Program

CACalifornia National Archery in the Schools Program 2026 (CalNASP) Equipment Grant

CACharter Access Bank Loan Enhancement Program (Charter ABLE)

CACharter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program

CACharter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program

CACharter School Facilities Incentive Grants Program

CACharter School Facilities Program (CSFP)

CACharter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740)

CAProject Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives

CAThe Charter School Revolving Loan Fund Program

Research and science calls (15)

FederalSBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF)

FederalNIJ FY 2026 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

FederalMaximizing the Scientific Value of Data Generated by the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32)

FederalThe Science, Mathematics and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program Cooperative Agreement

FederalIUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)

FederalFiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of the Navy (DoN) Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) Program

FederalInstitute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Transformative Research in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324T

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

FederalAgriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Education and Workforce Development

FederalTribal Colleges Research Grants Program

FederalTribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)

FederalGenesis Mission Graduate Fellowship Pilot

FederalImproving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU)

FederalTribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32)

FederalTribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34)

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