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School grants for nonprofit education programs

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

62 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.

Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

National Professional Development Program

Posted: May 15, 2026
Closes: Jul 14, 2026
#DOL-OESE-34120
U.S. Mission to the Dominican Republic

Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 Dominican Republic

Posted: May 15, 2026
Closes: Jun 14, 2026
#S-DR860-26-NOFO-0001
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

High School Equivalency Program 84.141A

Posted: May 13, 2026
Closes: Jun 12, 2026
#DOL-OESE-34092
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

College Assistance Migrant Program 84.149A

Posted: May 13, 2026
Closes: Jun 12, 2026
#DOL-OESE-34111
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Ready To Learn Programming

Posted: May 11, 2026
Closes: Jul 8, 2026
#ED-GRANT-26-055
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Promise Neighborhoods-84.215N

Posted: May 11, 2026
Closes: Aug 6, 2026
#ED-GRANT-26-054
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

Career Pathways Exploration Grant Program 84.424J

Posted: May 7, 2026
Closes: Jun 9, 2026
#DOL-OESE-34043
Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

FY 26 Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) Program Competition

Posted: May 7, 2026
Closes: Jun 23, 2026
#DOL-OESE-34066

Related grant planning resources

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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

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