Education Grants in New Jersey

1,119 foundations fund education programs in New Jersey. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Live programs funding education in New Jersey that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 20 days (Sep 1, 2026)Award: $10K – $20K

Civic Education

From Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation Inc #0706176

civic educationcitizenship educationcivic participation+4 more

Who can apply: Organizations with programs that reinforce citizenship values and responsibilities and encourage, engage, and inform citizens.

Open nowCloses Oct 1, 2026Award: $1K – $10K

Cooperative Education Fund (research & small grants)

From Cooperative Development Foundation

cooperative researchcooperative educationscholarships+4 more

Who can apply: Supports education activities of other cooperative sectors, including cooperative research, sponsorship of cooperative education events and scholarships, and development of cooperative education materials and programs.

Open nowCloses Nov 15, 2026May not accept unsolicited proposals

Free Enterprise Education Support (Limited)

From Broyhill Family Foundation

Free enterprise educationEconomic education

Who can apply: Organizations promoting free enterprise education; note that new requests in this area are discouraged.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $50K

Youth Initiatives

From John Ben Snow Foundation

MentoringSkills trainingViolence prevention

Who can apply: Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. The Trust does not accept proposals from individuals or for-profit organizations. Preference is given to proposals for new or enhanced programs, one-time short-term bridge support, matching grants, and last dollars toward a capital campaign. Priority is given to proposals with an educational focus.

Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $50K

Education

From John Ben Snow Foundation

Primary educationSecondary educationLiteracy+6 more

Who can apply: Qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations. The Trust does not accept proposals from individuals or for-profit organizations. Preference is given to proposals for new or enhanced programs, one-time short-term bridge support, matching grants, and last dollars toward a capital campaign. Priority is given to educational focus.

Open nowCloses Mar 15, 2027May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: Up to $5K

Excellence in Education Mini Grants

From Moorestown Education Foundation C/O James Heiser

educationinnovative educational opportunitiestechnology integration+1 more

Who can apply: Only Moorestown Township Public School district staff may apply. Applicants should first discuss their proposal with their principal and obtain support. Technology-related applications must include a written integration plan, installation costs if applicable, and training costs if required.

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Largest Education in New Jersey Foundations

The Big Ten Conference Inc

Rosemont, IL

Annual Giving

$1.4B

Total Assets

$280.7M

Median Grant

$58.9M

B60Regional
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

BALTIMORE, MD

Annual Giving

$594.1M

Total Assets

$25.3B

Median Grant

$120K

B430National
UCLA FOUNDATION

Los Angeles, CA

Annual Giving

$536.7M

Total Assets

$6.3B

Median Grant

$100K

B110Regional
THE ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$475.8M

Total Assets

$7.8B

Median Grant

$500K

B82National
THE OJC FUND

BROOKLYN, NY

Annual Giving

$448.3M

Total Assets

$58.5M

Median Grant

$29K

B90Local
University of Illinois Foundation

Champaign, IL

Annual Giving

$312.3M

Total Assets

$3.7B

Median Grant

$144K

B110Regional
US COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS INC

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$274.5M

Total Assets

$133.9M

Median Grant

$150K

B99National
President and Fellows of Harvard College

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Annual Giving

$273.3M

Total Assets

$79.9B

Median Grant

$86K

B500National
THE ANNENBERG FOUNDATION

CONSHOHOCKEN, PA

Annual Giving

$258.7M

Total Assets

$1.5B

Median Grant

$25K

B82National
Emory University

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$240.2M

Total Assets

$22.2B

Median Grant

$75K

B430National
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$208.3M

Total Assets

$26B

Median Grant

$69K

B430National
JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION

MIAMI, FL

Annual Giving

$198.6M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$107K

B82National
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION

PALO ALTO, CA

Annual Giving

$195.5M

Total Assets

$2B

Median Grant

$100K

B82National
THE MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$189.7M

Total Assets

$171.8M

Median Grant

$56K

B99National
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$180.9M

Total Assets

$4.8B

Median Grant

$188K

B124National
Yale University

New Haven, CT

Annual Giving

$168.2M

Total Assets

$58.9B

Median Grant

$110K

B430National
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$149.1M

Total Assets

$10.9B

Median Grant

$84K

B99National
DRUCKENMILLER FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$135.7M

Total Assets

$1.8B

Median Grant

$25K

B82Regional
Cornell University

ITHACA, NY

Annual Giving

$126.7M

Total Assets

$19.8B

Median Grant

$88K

B430National
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$120.7M

Total Assets

$22.3B

Median Grant

$54K

B430National
Ascendium Education Solutions Inc

MADISON, WI

Annual Giving

$117.5M

Total Assets

$222.6M

Median Grant

$89K

B82ZNational
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ

Annual Giving

$111.6M

Total Assets

$96.5M

Median Grant

$30K

B110Local
TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$109.8M

Total Assets

$9.3B

Median Grant

$110K

B43National
EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION

KANSAS CITY, MO

Annual Giving

$95M

Total Assets

$2.5B

Median Grant

$82K

B82Regional
Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Annual Giving

$91.2M

Total Assets

$14.8B

Median Grant

$53K

B43National

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