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Research Brief Series: Twenty Years of Education Funding in the U.S.

Explore this series of research briefs that share information on giving patterns in education over the past twenty years among foundations and grantmakers. The briefs cover funding by education levels, regional funding, and funding by topical areas.

Grantmakers for Education

March 2026

Host a Graduate Student Research Fellow This Summer

Applications are now open for organizations interested in hosting a graduate student researcher through the 2026 SREE-Grantmakers for Education Summer Fellowship Program. Apply by May 15, 2026.

Grantmakers for Education

April 2026

Philanthropy Pulse Check: April 2026

This month, we're asking funders, “Do you fund unsolicited proposals for specific projects, emergency response or other purposes?”

Grantmakers for Education

May 2026

Policy Changes Affecting Education and Philanthropy: Resources and Events

Find EdFunders and partner resources and events here that support education philanthropy's strategy around and management of changes from the federal administration and ongoing policy updates.

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  • May
    21

    Postsecondary Spotlight on Career and Technical Education Futures

    Join the first of this three part series about the impacts of AI on higher ed; May 21st's session will focus CTE pathways and how institutions can adjust to better prepare students.

May 11, 2026

Supportive Learning Environments for Belonging and Deeper Learning

Join the National Academy of Education and the Equity Assistance Center-South at the Southern Education Foundation for a webinar focused on supportive learning environments. This session brings together leading research and educator experience to examine how learning, development, relationships, and context influence student engagement, belonging, and access to deeper learning. Featuring Mary Helen Immordino-Yang alongside […]

October 13, 2026

Grantmakers for Education 2026 Annual Conference

Members, submit a conference session proposal, now through May 12! Learn more about the conference here.