Education Grants for Nonprofits
62 open opportunities. Open education grants that nonprofits are eligible to apply for, each with a plain-English summary of who qualifies, the deadline, and the award size.
Project Acceleration Notes and Credit Enhancement Alternatives
UnofficialNo deadline listedState Treasurer's Office · Up to $1M
Restricted to charter schools in California that have already received a funding reservation through the Charter School Facilities Program or are awaiting long-term bond financing; this program provides short-term interim financing (notes), not a standalone grant, up to $1 million. Not open to schools outside this specific pipeline.
NonprofitsSmall awardNarrow eligibilityFY27 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Competitive Grant - WIOA Title II AEFLA
UnofficialNo deadline listedIllinois Community College Board · Amount varies
Open to a broad range of eligible providers under WIOA Section 203(5): local educational agencies, community-based organizations, nonprofit agencies, institutions of higher education, libraries, public housing authorities, volunteer literacy organizations, and consortia of these entities. Funds adult education and literacy services, including help earning a secondary diploma, English language instruction, civics education, and career-pathway transitions for adults 16+ who lack basic literacy or English proficiency. No specific award amount is listed; applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver adult education services.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesBroad eligibility
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What education grants can nonprofits apply for?
UseGrants currently lists 62 open education grant opportunities that nonprofits are eligible to apply for, each summarized in plain English with its eligibility, deadline, and award amount. The feed covers federal Grants.gov programs plus state grant portals.
How do I know which of these I qualify for?
Every listing includes a plain-English summary of who is eligible, so you can gauge fit before spending hours on an application. The free UseGrants eligibility checker (no signup) also matches you to open grants based on your organization type and focus. Always confirm the official eligibility criteria on the funder's listing before you apply.
How current are these education grants?
UseGrants aggregates opportunities from public records — federal Grants.gov programs and state grant portals — normalized into one plain-English feed and refreshed regularly. Past-deadline opportunities are removed. Confirm the current deadline and eligibility on the official listing before applying.