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School grants for nonprofit education programs

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44 matching open opportunities from Grants.gov.

Quick Answer: school grants

School grants often support student services, safety, enrichment, workforce preparation, tutoring, and community education. Eligibility depends on the grant, so confirm whether the applicant must be a school district, nonprofit, college, or partner organization.

Eligibility notes

  • Confirm whether private schools, charter schools, or nonprofits can apply.
  • Check partnership requirements before building the proposal.
  • Match the grant to a measurable student or community outcome.

Prepare before applying

  • Gather student, program, and budget data.
  • Define who will manage grant reporting.
  • Prepare a budget that separates grant-funded activities.

After you win

  • Track expenses by grant, program, and reporting period.
  • Keep grant outcomes tied to the approved application.
  • Share budget-to-actual reports with leadership.

Open opportunities to review

Use these listings as a starting point, then confirm eligibility on the official grant page.

U.S. Mission to Zambia

EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program 2026

Posted: Jun 25, 2026
Closes: Jul 10, 2026
#PDS-LUSAKA-EDUSA-FY26
U.S. Mission to Barbados

U.S. Embassy Bridgetown: EducationUSA Eastern Caribbean Regional Advising Program

Posted: Jun 16, 2026
Closes: Jul 24, 2026
#OFOP0002992
Department of Education

OSERS-OSEP: National Center on Academic Interventions Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.326Q

Posted: Jun 15, 2026
Closes: Aug 10, 2026
#ED-GRANTS-061526-002
U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic

U.S.-D.R. Technology and Science Fair

Posted: Jun 11, 2026
Closes: Jul 10, 2026
#S-DR860-26-NOFO-0003
Mine Safety and Health Administration

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY STATE GRANTS

Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Closes: Aug 10, 2026
#MSHA-2026-1
Small Business Administration

Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program

Posted: Jun 2, 2026
Closes: Jul 22, 2026
#SB-OIIFT-26-001
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

American History and Civics National Activities - 84.422B

Posted: May 26, 2026
Closes: Jul 13, 2026
#DOL-OESE-34068
Office of Postsecondary Education

Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs

Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: Jul 6, 2026
#ED-GRANT-26-026
Department of Education

OSERS-OSEP: National Assessment Center, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.326G

Posted: May 20, 2026
Closes: Jul 20, 2026
#ED-GRANTS-052026-001

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school grants: common questions

Can nonprofit schools apply for federal grants?

Some federal grants allow nonprofit schools or education nonprofits to apply. Eligibility varies by listing and should be confirmed on Grants.gov.

What records should schools keep after receiving a grant?

Schools should keep the approved budget, expense records, payroll or contractor allocations, receipts, outcomes, and reporting deadlines in one place.

Track grants after you win

Alignmint connects grant search, restricted funds, donor records, and reporting so awarded dollars stay clear.

Browse grants by program area

Start with the category that best matches your work, then confirm eligibility on the official listing.

More grant search guides

Start with the audience or program area you serve, then confirm eligibility on the official Grants.gov listing.

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