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Education grants for nonprofits

Browse open federal education grants from Grants.gov - deadlines, agencies, and links to full applications. Pair search with fund accounting when you win.

152 open opportunities in this category (updated from Grants.gov).

Quick Answer: Education grants for nonprofits

Education grants for nonprofits often support student services, workforce programs, tutoring, curriculum, research, and community learning. The strongest applications connect the program plan, budget, eligibility, and reporting process before submission.

Who should review these grants

  • Schools and education nonprofits
  • Tutoring, mentoring, and workforce development programs
  • Community organizations with education partnerships

Prepare before applying

  • Match the opportunity to the students or community served.
  • Prepare outcome measures before writing the proposal.
  • Build a grant budget that staff can track after award.

After you win

  • Assign expenses to the grant or restricted program.
  • Track volunteer and program activity when those metrics support reports.
  • Keep board reporting tied to the approved grant budget.
National Institutes of Health

NCMRR Early Career Research Award (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Nov 18, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PAR-25-124
National Institutes of Health

Exploratory Grants in Cancer Control (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Nov 12, 2024
Closes: Sep 7, 2028
#PA-25-253
National Institutes of Health

Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Grant Program (R01 Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Nov 12, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2027
#PAR-25-167
National Institutes of Health

Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Nov 7, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PA-25-172
National Institutes of Health

Population Approaches to Reducing Alcohol-related Cancer Risk (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Nov 6, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2027
#PAR-25-221
National Institutes of Health

Bioengineering Partnerships with Industry (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Nov 6, 2024
Closes: Sep 7, 2027
#PAR-24-325
National Institutes of Health

Molecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Nov 6, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PAR-24-311
National Institutes of Health

Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Nov 6, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PAR-25-175
National Institutes of Health

Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (U34 Clinical Trials Optional)

Posted: Nov 5, 2024
Closes: Oct 25, 2027
#PAR-25-103
National Institutes of Health

Cancer Prevention and Control Clinical Trials Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trials Optional)

Posted: Nov 5, 2024
Closes: Oct 25, 2027
#PAR-25-104
National Institutes of Health

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Oct 31, 2024
Closes: Jan 7, 2028
#PAR-25-143
National Institutes of Health

Enhancing Mechanistic Research on Precision Probiotic Therapies (R33 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Oct 31, 2024
Closes: Jun 2, 2027
#PAR-25-210
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Education grant questions

Can nonprofits apply for federal education grants?

Some federal education grants allow nonprofit applicants or nonprofit partners. The official Grants.gov listing is the source of truth for applicant eligibility.

What should an education nonprofit prepare before applying?

Prepare the program plan, student or community outcomes, partner roles, grant budget, and reporting process before starting the application.

Track grants after you win

AlignMint combines fund accounting with donor and grant workflows so restricted funds stay clear through reporting.