Education Grants for Schools & universities
142 open opportunities. Open education grants that schools & universities are eligible to apply for, each with a plain-English summary of who qualifies, the deadline, and the award size.
APS_Spring 2025 Semester Pathways Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedAging · $15K–$75K
State and local governments, tribal governments and organizations, faith-based and community-based nonprofits, hospitals, and colleges/universities can apply for this Illinois Aging Department program (Older Americans Act Section 411; state agencies also eligible under ACA Section 2042). It funds mentoring and internship programs within Adult Protective Services provider networks to build a pipeline of trained staff and address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Awards range from $15,000 to $75,000.
NonprofitsGovernment / tribalSchools & universitiesSmall award+1 moreFY27 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 schools & universities apply for?
UseGrants currently lists 142 open education grant opportunities that schools & universities 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.