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possibility.We are Grantmakers for Education. Hundreds of strong and diverse organizations bringing bold thinking and brave ideas to learners all across America.
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Ignited together.
Grantmakers for Education founders and key players share how GFE helps funders ignite bold, imaginative solutions in education philanthropy, now and into the future.
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Stay in the know.
Find resources and events that support education philanthropy's strategy and management of the federal administration's proposed changes and policy updates.
Investing in the Out-of-School Time Workforce: Recommendations for Grantmakers
This report outlines the challenges facing the out-of-school time workforce, highlights solutions and provides recommendations for philanthropy. Funders and field leaders are invited to engage with the research, recommendations and a workforce solutions database.
2026 IgnitED Award Winners
The Grantmakers for Education IgnitED Awards celebrate outstanding leaders who drive bold ideas and innovative thinking in education and philanthropy. Learn more about the 2026 award winners here!
Member Insights: Education Access Is Under Threat: Philanthropy Can Protect Education for All Children
Many of us in education philanthropy chose this field because we believe in the power of education to enable all children to thrive and reach their full potential. Today, that core value is threatened by attacks that would roll back civil rights in education and exclude certain groups of children from schooling. We are facing a fundamental question: Is education for everyone, or only for some?
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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International Study Tour on the Science of Learning
Dive into the evidence of what works to inform a global agenda and explore evidence-based models grounded in the science of learning on a study tour to Paris.
The Hidden Price of College: Three Perspectives on How Families Can Navigate Their Most Important Financial Decision
In this online program, three experts will discuss how families can navigate the decisions to choose a college that is a fit not only academically but also financially, and what changes are needed to improve the process.
Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: November 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. November 3: funder drop-in for connection and updates.