Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity
About This Grant
Funds education programs advancing economic opportunity and reducing inequality.
Grant Summary
Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity is a Ford Foundation grant providing $100K to $2M for nonprofit, k12 school, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
How to Apply
$100K–$2M
By invitation
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity from Ford Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Ford Foundation before the deadline.
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Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity?
Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity is offered by Ford Foundation and is generally open to nonprofit, k12 school, school district, charter, university, community college. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity provide?
Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity provides between $100K and $2M per award from Ford Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity deadline?
Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Ford Foundation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity?
To apply for Ford Foundation — Education & Economic Opportunity, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Ford Foundation.