Higher Education Grants for Nonprofits

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Marshall Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Letters of Intent: February 27, 2026 by 5:00 pm MST
  • Invited Applications: April 17, 2026 by 5:00 pm MST
Grant Range: $25000 - $100000
Average Grant: $25000 - $30000

The Marshall Foundation seeks to enhance the lives of citizens of Tucson and Pima County, AZ.

Grantmaking priorities include:

Early Childhood to Graduate Education…

The Spartanburg County Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Disaster Relief Grants: none
  • Nonprofit Effectiveness Grants: February 27, April 21, July 7, and October 6, 2026
  • Catalytic Grants:  April 21, 2026
  • Continuous Improvement Grants: 
    Letters of Interest: March 17, 2026
    Invited applications: June 16, 2026
  • Community Thanksgiving Grant: July 29, 2025 (latest expired date)
Grant Range: $0 - $0

The Spartanburg County Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for the citizens of the greater Spartanburg County, SC, area.

The Foundation supports a wide variety of…

The Sierra Pacific Foundation

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Application Deadline:

Nonprofits: None for requests
Scholarships: February 27, 2026
Grant Range: $485004 - $3275281
Average Grant: $1880142

The Sierra Pacific Foundation supports a wide range of organizations that serve communities where Sierra Pacific Industries operates facilities, primarily in northern California and Washington.…

Sauer Family Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27 and September 25, 2026
Grant Range: $2000 - $120000

The mission of the Sauer Family Foundation is to use its resources to improve the lives of disadvantaged children and their families in Minnesota.

The Foundation supports nonprofit…

Japan Foundation, Japan

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The Japan Foundation Awards recognize individuals and organizations worldwide that have made significant contributions to promoting mutual understanding between Japan and other countries through…

First Bank of Alaska: Community Development Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

The last business day of each month

The First Bank of Alaska Community Development Grant Program assists organizations that support the revitalization of communities, expand affordable housing and economic opportunities, and improve…

Public Trust Grants and Scholarships

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The Public Trust, New Zealand's largest provider of wills and estate administration services, administers a variety of funds offering grants and scholarships.

The George Brown Trust
This…

Alaska Space Grant Program

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Application Deadline:

Apprenticeships: March 1 and August 1, annually
NASA Internship: February 27, 2026
Alaska Industry Internship: No current deadline
Travel Award: Rolling/accepted throughout the year
 

The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP) is a consortium of public and private universities and nonprofit organizations that sponsors programs to enhance teaching, research, and educational outreach…

The lack of education among American workers is a great concern for many. Despite being a developed country with the high wages it entails, American education lacks in certain sectors, particularly in the math and science needed for STEM jobs. There are many nonprofits who seek to bridge this gap - and these nonprofits are only able to do their good work through the generous support of higher education grants.

These higher education grants can be used for a wide range of purposes - from expanding access to college, to enhancing the facilities available at those colleges. These higher education grants can come from a wide range of sources, including federal agencies and state education programs. Many private foundations, such as the Gates Foundation and the Lumina Foundation, also provide grants in this space.

When preparing a higher education grant proposal, it's important to make sure to combine data on national economic achievement with compelling storytelling. You want to make it clear that your nonprofit’s work will have a lasting and major impact not just on national education averages, but on the livelihoods of those it benefits.

If you need more tips on how to write award winning grant proposals, make sure to read our full overview on the topic. You can also check out our comprehensive list of higher education grants right here, all currently accepting applications.