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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 May 15, 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?”
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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Out-of-School Time Funder Meetup: June 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. June 2: Let's Talk About Summer.
New & Emerging EdFunders Fellowship
The New & Emerging EdFunders Fellowship is a cohort-based learning experience for education funders in their first one to three years who want to build strategic clarity, strengthen their practice and make grants with greater confidence. Application opens June 2.
Youth Development Credentials & Registered Apprenticeships: Out-of-School Time Field Convening
Join the EdFunders Out-of-School Time Impact Group for an ongoing conversation with funders, practitioners and other field leaders. June 18: Updates to the youth workforce.