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School grants for nonprofit education programs

Find federal grant opportunities for schools, education nonprofits, tutoring programs, and student support services.

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36 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 Iraq

U.S. Mission Iraq EducationUSA Roadshow

Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Closes: Sep 11, 2026
#OFOP0003594
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U.S. Mission to Ghana

Public Diplomacy Grants/Small Grants Program - Ghana

Posted: Aug 10, 2026
Closes: Aug 14, 2026
#SGHANA-PDS-FY26-001
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Library of Congress

Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative: New Awards for 2027-2029

Posted: Aug 7, 2026
Closes: Sep 18, 2026
#030ADV26R0050
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Department of Education

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Research Training Programs in The Education Sciences, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305B

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#ED-GRANTS-080626-001
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Department of Education

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Statistical and Research Methodology in Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305D

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#ED-GRANTS-080626-003
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Department of Education

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Research Training Programs in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324B

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#ED-GRANTS-080626-002
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Department of Education

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking in Special Education, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.324S

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#ED-GRANTS-080626-005
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Department of Education

Institute of Education Sciences (IES): National Center for Education Research (NCER): Using Longitudinal Data to Support State Education Policymaking, Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 84.305S

Posted: Aug 6, 2026
Closes: Oct 1, 2026
#ED-GRANTS-080626-004
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U.S. Mission to Iraq

English Access Microscholarship Program for Central and Southern Iraq

Posted: Jul 29, 2026
Closes: Aug 28, 2026
#OFOP0003436
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U.S. Mission to Mexico

Building Skills, Strengthening Communities, and Advancing Innovation in Northwest Mexico

Posted: Jul 28, 2026
Closes: Aug 27, 2026
#PD-TIJUANA-NOGALES-HERMOSILLO-FY2026-01
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Small Business Administration

ONAA 7J-TCU Manufacturing NOFO FY2026

Posted: Jul 24, 2026
Closes: Aug 24, 2026
#SB-OEDNA-26-001
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U.S. Mission to Kazakhstan

Access Alumni Outreach and Engagement and English Access Scholarship Program

Posted: Jul 21, 2026
Closes: Aug 21, 2026
#DOS-KAZ-ALM-PDS-26-001
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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.

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