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The U.S. Department of Education distributes over $70 billion annually, with the vast majority flowing through Title I ($18 billion in formula grants to high-poverty schools) and other formula programs. Competitive discretionary grants — the ones most relevant to individual applicants — represent roughly $3-4 billion per year across programs like the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Teacher Quality Partnership, and charter school programs.
IES is the research arm of the Department of Education, funding rigorous education research with awards ranging from $200,000 to $3.5 million. The What Works Clearinghouse sets evidence standards that increasingly drive eligibility for other programs. NSF's Directorate for STEM Education adds $1 billion annually in STEM education research, including the Discovery Research PreK-12 (DRK-12) program and Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE).
21st Century Community Learning Centers ($1.3 billion per year) fund before- and after-school programs through state education agencies. Full-Service Community Schools grants support schools that integrate academic, health, and social services. TRIO programs serve first-generation and low-income students with $1 billion in annual funding.
Education grant proposals increasingly require evidence tiers (strong, moderate, or promising) for competitive preference points. Start by identifying your evidence base, target population, and geographic focus, then search Granted for matching programs across the Department of Education, NSF, and private foundations.
Title I ($18B formula)
Largest federal K-12 program distributing funds by formula to schools with high concentrations of students from low-income families. Accessed through school districts.
IES Research ($200K-$3.5M)
Institute of Education Sciences grants for education research and evaluation — exploration, development, efficacy, and effectiveness studies across PreK-postsecondary.
NSF DRK-12
Discovery Research PreK-12 — NSF grants for research on STEM teaching and learning in PreK-12 settings. Awards typically $300K-$3M over 3-5 years.
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$1.3B formula to states for competitive subgrants to schools and nonprofits operating before/after-school and summer programs focused on academic enrichment.
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Threatened and Endangered Species Program is sponsored by United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management. This program focuses on the conservation and recovery of endangered, threatened, and BLM Sensitive Species, as well as their habitats. The goal is to balance multiple uses of BLM-managed lands with the need for conserving these special status species.
Hansen Family Foundation Grants is sponsored by HANSAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC. (also appears as Hansen Family Foundation Inc.). HANSAN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC. provides grants for International Development, Youth Development, and Education. While not directly focused on wildlife, some environmental education or youth programs with a wildlife focus might be considered.
Operating Support Grants is sponsored by City of Portland Office of Arts & Culture. This program provides direct, unrestricted grants to established Portland-based nonprofit arts organizations that demonstrate artistic excellence, provide service to the community, show administrative and fiscal competence, and provide a range of high-quality art programs for th…
Community & Urban Forestry Assistance (CUFA) Grant is sponsored by United States Forest Service (USFS) (in partnership with Indiana DNR Division of Forestry). Seeks to invest in the long-term growth and development of community forestry programs to support the protection, expansion, and improvement of community & urban tree canopy resilience.
Energy Resilience Grant Program (Georgia) is sponsored by Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) (funds from U.S. Department of Energy). This program provides funding for eligible applicants to initiate and accelerate projects focused on energy resilience in critical facilities. Eligible projects include the installation of solar PV systems, battery storage/backup generators, and transfer switches.
Energy Resilience Grant Program (Georgia) is sponsored by Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) / U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This program provides funding for eligible applicants to initiate and accelerate projects focused on energy resilience in critical facilities within Georgia. Eligible projects include solar PV, battery storage/backup generators, and transfer switches.
Community & Urban Forestry Annual Grants is sponsored by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Forestry. This grant program, sponsored by the DNR Division of Forestry Community & Urban Forestry (CUF) program in partnership with the United States Forest Service (USFS), supports various urban and community forestry projects. All grants require a 1:1 match from partners and are distributed on a reimbursable basis.
Fall Grant Cycle is sponsored by Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations for programs and projects focusing on human needs, environmental stewardship, education, and community vitality. While not exclusively health equity, 'human needs' can encompass health-related initiatives. The foundation accepts grant requests during semiannual cycles.
California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. This program supports local and regional farm to school projects that promote nutrition education, sustainable food production and procurement, and high-quality student engagement through experiential learning. It includes four funding tracks: TK-12 Procurement & Education, Technical Assistance, Early Care and Education, and Producer Grants. The program aims to improve children's health, strengthen local economies, and connect students with agriculture. A portion of funding is set aside for California Native American Tribes, Tribal-based non-profit organizations, and eligible Tribal schools.
California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program - Track 1: California Farm to School TK-12 Procurement and Education Grant is sponsored by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) (USDA is a listed partner). This program supports planning, developing, and implementing farm to school programs, specifically focusing on TK-12 procurement and education. It aims to connect schools with local agriculture.
Equipping Journalists to Counter Anti-American Propaganda is sponsored by U.S. Embassy in Panama Public Diplomacy. This program aims to equip journalists with the skills to identify manipulated media, AI-generated content, and disinformation, and to use fact-checking and verification techniques, strengthening their credibility as trusted, reliable messengers. The initiative directly advances U.S. foreign policy priorities by countering anti-American propaganda and building resilience against digital disinformation threats.
American Indian Health - Area Health Education Center (AIH-AHEC) is sponsored by University of Arizona AHEC Program / Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care. The AIH-AHEC program focuses on 'Growing Our Own' healthcare workforce, empowering individuals from tribal communities to pursue healthcare careers and return to serve their communities.
Innovative Postsecondary Models (IPM) Fund is sponsored by Panorama Global (backed by a collaborative of eight education foundations including Ascendium Education Group, College Futures Foundation, ECMC Foundation, Gates Foundation, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, Lumina Foundation, the Raikes Foundation, and Strada Education Foundation). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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