Education Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits, schools, and local agencies in California's Central Valley to enhance health, education, and social equity initiatives in communities like Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Schulenburg and Weimar school districts in Texas, focusing on education, health, and community development initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Hawai‘i that are working to improve community well-being across various sectors, including education, health, and the environment.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local governments in Central Minnesota to support artist residencies that engage students in creative learning experiences.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Springfield, Massachusetts, that support low-income women by promoting education, career development, and addressing critical social challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to colleges and universities that serve a significant Hispanic student population, aiming to improve educational programs and student services for these communities.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is offering a discretionary federal grant opportunity titled “IL Special Education Leadership Academy – ISELA Project RFP” for Fiscal Year 2026. The funding is derived entirely from federal sources under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B Discretionary funds. This initiative is designed to enhance the professional capacity and leadership skills of special education administrators across Illinois. The grant is aimed at meeting the statewide and regional training needs of experienced and new directors of special education through structured professional development, mentoring, and an annual conference. The Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy (ISELA) will determine and address the evolving training needs of special education administrators by facilitating regional and statewide professional development sessions. The training will cover topics identified through needs assessments conducted in collaboration with ISBE. The grantee is expected to coordinate and implement these professional development offerings, facilitate mentoring for new directors, and manage the delivery of an annual two-day statewide directors’ conference. The focus is on compliance with federal performance expectations and advancing inclusive practices for students with disabilities. The total funding available for this opportunity is $186,000 per fiscal year, with one award anticipated. The award is renewable for up to two additional years through FY 2028, contingent upon continued compliance with grant requirements and appropriation of funds. Allowable expenditures under this grant include salaries and benefits, facility rental, training materials, equipment rental, presenter fees, travel expenses, and duplication services. However, the use of funds must supplement—not supplant—existing initiatives and comply with federal Uniform Guidance at 2 CFR 200. Indirect costs are allowed but are restricted based on entity type and federal guidance. Eligible applicants include Local Education Agencies (LEAs), institutions of higher education, Regional Offices of Education (ROEs), other public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations. Only one application per entity, identified by Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN), will be accepted. Entities must complete the State of Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) prequalification process, which includes registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and must obtain a Region County District Type (RCDT) code before submission. Applications must be submitted online as a complete PDF package by 4:00 PM on August 18, 2025. The grant opportunity was posted on July 2, 2025, and applications were accepted from that date forward. The ISBE does not offer a technical assistance session but applicants may contact Sherry Bochenek via email or phone with any questions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review any posted FAQs or changes to the NOFO/RFP before the deadline. Award notifications are expected approximately 90 days after the application deadline. Unsuccessful applicants will be informed via a Notice of Non-Award and may appeal under ISBE’s Merit-Based Review Policy. The application includes several required attachments, including a uniform application, a narrative detailing experience and plans, a budget, and evaluation methods. Scoring is based on need, capacity, program quality, implementation strategy, program awareness efforts, and evaluation design. Applicants must achieve at least 80 points to be considered for funding. The awarded entity will also be responsible for periodic reporting to ISBE, including monthly meetings, quarterly financial reports, and annual programmatic evaluations.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, focusing on education, community enrichment, and sustainability initiatives to improve the quality of life in the region.

This funding opportunity supports small nonprofit organizations in Colorado that empower Latino communities through culturally relevant programs in areas such as education, social justice, and leadership development.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents of Claremont, California, focusing on both general community needs and critical support for homelessness.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations serving Johnston County, North Carolina, to address local community needs through various charitable initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports Colorado-based nonprofit organizations that empower and advocate for the Latino community through various initiatives focused on health, education, cultural celebration, and basic needs.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in the Great Falls region to support community improvement projects in areas such as education, culture, and civic development.

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations for programs that connect children with nature and support field-based conservation efforts for wildlife and their habitats.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to host conferences and workshops that promote research integrity and ethical practices in research across various disciplines.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Eau Claire area for high-impact projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Indian River County, Florida, to support programs that address critical community issues such as education, health, homelessness, and environmental challenges.

This grant provides financial support to tax-exempt organizations in Greenville County, South Carolina, focusing on projects that promote religion, education, and assistance for the needy.

This funding opportunity supports youth-focused organizations and programs in rural Kansas that promote the health and well-being of children and families through collaborative and sustainable projects.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Shenandoah County, Virginia, to implement innovative projects that enhance local quality of life across various sectors, including arts, education, health, and social services.