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Find resources and events that support education philanthropy's strategy and management of the federal administration's proposed changes and policy updates.
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.
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 March 31, 2026.
Philanthropy Pulse Check: February 2026
In our February newsletter, we asked, “From your perspective, how important is cross-sector and cross-system collaboration from advancing education innovation and impact?”
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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Postsecondary Spotlight: The Shifting Landscape for Young Men
Explore how supporting male educational success can simultaneously advance multiple philanthropic priorities, making this a strategic funding opportunity that delivers compound impact.
Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: April 2026
Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with Grantmakers for Education members who fund or are interested in funding the out-of-school time sector. April 7: The Upcoming EdFunders Annual Conference in NYC Oct 13-15.
Grantmakers for Education 2026 Annual Conference
Members, submit a conference session proposal, April 1-May 8! Learn more about the conference here.