Education Reform and Innovation Grants for Nonprofits

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C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Twin Cities Grants: May 20, annually
DEI Grants: August 12, annually
Strategic Industry Grants: September 8, annually

Grant Range:
$750 - $2689229
Average Grant:
$45506

The C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.

The Foundation provides funding to organizations…

MIT Solve

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Application Deadline:
  • Global Challenges: May 21, 2026
  • Indigenous Communities Fellowship: April 17, 2025 (latest expired date)
  • Deadline will be updated when a new funding cycle is announced

Solve, an initiative of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), supports technology-driven solutions that address global challenges.

Through open innovation challenges, Solve…

Froebel Trust

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The Froebel Trust aims to ensure that the Froebelian framework of principled education and care is recognized, understood,…

DG Murray Trust

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Application Deadline:

Applications accepted February 2 - May 29 and August 31 - November 30, 2026

The DG Murray Trust (DGMT) supports initiatives that aim to reduce inequality and improve quality of life in South Africa. The Trust focuses on developing long-term solutions that enable…

The Powell Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Pre-applications: May 31 and November 30, annually

Grant Range:
$100 - $1207779
Average Grant:
$66904

The Powell Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Harris, Travis, and Walker counties in Texas, with emphasis on the greater Houston area.

The Foundation's…

STOP for Education: Yass Prize and STOP Awards

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Application Deadline:

June 1, 2026

The Yass Foundation for Education advances the four core STOP principles: sustainable, transformational, outstanding, and permissionless education. The Foundation provides support throughout the U…

Idaho Humanities Council

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Application Deadline:

January 1, February 1, March 1, April 1, May 1, June 1, July 1, August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1, and December, annually

Grant Range:
$5500 - $7000
Average Grant:
$6166

The Idaho Humanities Council (IHC) is a non-profit organization serving as a state-based partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

The K-12 Grants Program supports…

All Points North Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Letters of Intent: June 1, annually

Grant Range:
$20000 - $100000
Average Grant:
$43888

All Points North Foundation is committed to making a measurable difference in communities by investing in education and solar power.

The Foundation provides grants for U.S.-based projects…

Education reform, and innovation within education, are essential for keeping instruction relevant and useful. However, this reform and innovation does not come for free - and may be even more difficult in a time of wide cuts to public services, including education. This is why there are many nonprofits who are engaged in education reform.

These nonprofits are only able to do their essential work thanks to the funding provided by education reform grants. These grants can be used for all kinds of purposes, from developing and implementing new curriculum, to promoting equitable access to education for underserved communities. 

There are many different organizations involved in the education reform space. This includes many private foundations, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, the Lumina Foundation and the Walton Family Foundation. 

When drafting an education reform grant proposal, it's essential that you include relevant data on student achievement gaps, graduation rates and ratios to their teachers - among other essential statistics. A good place to get started with this is the National Center for Education Statistics.

If you need further guidance on drafting great grant proposals, then make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also browse a selection of education reform grants right here, all open for applications.