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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.

189 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

High Priority HIV and Substance Use Research (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Aug 2, 2024
Closes: Mar 6, 2027
#RFA-DA-25-024
National Institutes of Health

NIH Research Software Engineer (RSE) Award (R50 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

Posted: Jul 17, 2024
Closes: Dec 4, 2026
#RFA-OD-24-011
National Institutes of Health

Change of Recipient Organization (Type 7 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Jul 11, 2024
Closes: Jul 12, 2027
#PA-24-254
National Institutes of Health

Successor-in-Interest (Type 6 Parent Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Jul 11, 2024
Closes: Jul 17, 2027
#PA-24-253
National Institutes of Health

National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Jul 9, 2024
Closes: Sep 28, 2026
#RFA-CA-24-026
National Institutes of Health

Summer Research Education Experience Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Jun 14, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PAR-24-204
National Institutes of Health

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PA-24-193
National Institutes of Health

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PA-24-178
National Institutes of Health

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PA-24-179
National Institutes of Health

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PA-24-194
National Institutes of Health

Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PA-24-175
National Institutes of Health

Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Apr 24, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PA-24-176
National Institutes of Health

Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Posted: Apr 23, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PA-24-191
National Institutes of Health

Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (Parent K25 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

Posted: Apr 23, 2024
Closes: May 7, 2027
#PA-24-190
National Institutes of Health

Emergency Competitive Revision to Existing NIH Awards (Emergency Supplement - Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Apr 18, 2024
Closes: Apr 18, 2027
#PA-24-201
National Institutes of Health

BRAIN Initiative: Data Archives for the BRAIN Initiative (R24 Clinical Trial Optional)

Posted: Mar 19, 2024
Closes: Jun 24, 2026
#RFA-MH-25-110
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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.

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