State Education Grants

This grant provides funding for organizations to facilitate college tours for underserved high school students in Washington, D.C., helping them explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities and prepare for higher education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Illinois-based organizations to develop solar energy workforce training programs aimed at underserved communities and individuals facing employment barriers, ensuring equitable access to clean energy job opportunities.

This funding opportunity provides public schools and charter institutions with personalized math learning software to improve instruction and student proficiency in mathematics for grades 3-12.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local planning councils and resource agencies in California to collaborate with educational organizations in expanding access to preKindergarten programs for young children.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and schools in Idaho to carry out public arts projects and events, requiring a matching contribution and professional artist compensation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce development boards and partner organizations in Pennsylvania to enhance collaboration among businesses and address workforce needs within priority industry sectors.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Seattle to improve health and educational outcomes for pregnant individuals, infants, and toddlers, particularly in marginalized communities.

The Cleveland Foundation's Black Futures Fund is a strategic initiative designed to strengthen the ecosystem of Black leaders and Black-serving organizations within Greater Cleveland. This grant program aligns directly with the foundation's broader mission to advance community racial equity and dismantle systemic racism. By providing intentional resources for organizational infrastructure and capacity building, the fund aims to foster robust Black-led organizations crucial for community development and social change. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are Black-led, Black-serving nonprofit organizations operating in Cuyahoga, Lake, or Geauga counties. These organizations must have annual budgets ranging from $25,000 to $1 million to be eligible. The overarching impact goal is to empower these organizations to expand their reach and effectiveness, thereby deepening the field of leaders dedicated to racial equity. The fund's priorities and focuses include enhancing the organizational infrastructure and capacity of its grantees. This involves supporting initiatives that build stability, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen leadership within Black-led nonprofits. The Cleveland Foundation's strategic approach emphasizes sustained investment in these organizations as a key driver for long-term systemic change. Expected outcomes include a more resilient and impactful network of Black-led and Black-serving organizations in the Greater Cleveland area. Measurable results would ideally demonstrate improved organizational sustainability, increased service delivery to the community, and a more robust leadership pipeline dedicated to advancing racial equity. The foundation's theory of change posits that by empowering these organizations, they can more effectively address disparities and contribute to a more equitable society.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established non-profit organizations in Illinois that offer essential shelter and services for survivors of domestic violence, particularly in response to challenges heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding opportunity supports New Jersey colleges and universities in conducting innovative research and educational projects that improve recycling practices and environmental outcomes.

This funding initiative aims to create lasting partnerships among educational institutions, industries, and workforce agencies in Tennessee to address local skills gaps and ensure that training programs align with the needs of employers.

This funding opportunity supports schools and organizations in providing long-term artist residencies that enhance students' arts education through hands-on learning experiences.

This program provides funding to rural Kansas communities with populations under 5,000 for projects that enhance quality of life, such as childcare improvements, public art, library upgrades, and food retail expansions.

This funding opportunity supports New Jersey Workforce Development Boards in creating partnerships to improve adult literacy and job skills for residents, helping them secure stable employment and achieve self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Oregon community colleges and public universities to enhance resources and services for veterans transitioning to higher education and the workforce.

This initiative provides funding to educational institutions, non-profits, and workforce organizations to create Cyber and AI clinics that train cybersecurity professionals and support community institutions in enhancing their cyber resilience.

The Tennessee Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Assistance Program, announced by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF), is a grant opportunity provided in partnership with the Forest Service. This program aims to promote the creation, enhancement, and protection of urban and community forest ecosystems throughout Tennessee, supporting full-circle management of these valuable resources. The broader mission alignment for this program is rooted in fostering sustainable and healthy communities through environmental stewardship, which aligns with the strategic priorities of both the Forest Service and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. The program targets units of local governments (city, town, county), non-profit 501(c)3 organizations, and public educational institutions. Community tree volunteer groups, neighborhood associations, or civic groups that are not 501(c)3 organizations are also eligible if they apply in partnership with a non-profit or local government. The impact goals are to integrate U&CF principles into planning, promote the role of U&CF in human health and wellness, cultivate diversity and leadership in the U&CF community, strengthen forest health and biodiversity, improve management and stewardship, and increase funding for U&CF initiatives. Key priorities for projects include extreme heat mitigation, urban wood utilization, urban food forests, and workforce development. The program also emphasizes increasing public awareness and environmental education to promote stewardship, as well as engaging with communities under the Justice40 initiative through outreach, education, and technical and financial assistance. This focus reflects a strategic theory of change that links targeted interventions in urban forestry to broader improvements in public health, environmental resilience, and social equity within Tennessee communities. Expected outcomes and measurable results include facilitating strong partnerships among various governmental and non-profit entities, increasing awareness and practice of full-circle management in urban forests, and improving community preparedness for natural disasters. The program also seeks to increase the number of communities participating in Arbor Day Foundation recognition programs and to increase awareness of the numerous benefits of trees, such as those related to extreme heat mitigation and stormwater management. Applicants can apply for amounts between $5,000 and $40,000, with projects expected to be completed within one year. Eligible projects encompass urban and community forestry management, tree planting, program development or capacity building, urban and community wood utilization, and workforce development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to county governments in Kern and Los Angeles Counties for training programs that prepare workers to safely cap abandoned oil wells, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations in New York State to establish Regional TRAID Centers that improve access to assistive technology for individuals with disabilities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.

This grant provides funding for Ohio-based public universities, nonprofit organizations, and government entities to conduct a two-year research study on the health impacts and benefits of high-THC cannabis and hemp-derived products.