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Grants for Special Populations

Find discretionary grant programs aimed at helping special populations receive the support they need to succeed.

ED is dedicated to improving educational outcomes through the administration of discretionary grant funds that address students from underrepresented groups, in challenging situations, and other special populations.

Individuals with Disabilities

Find grants that support individuals with disabilities.

Hispanic Students

Find grants aimed at helping students of Hispanic descent achieve their educational goals.

Economically Disadvantaged Students

Review grants that support students experiencing unique economic hardships.

Migrant Students

Grants to help migratory children reach challenging academic standards and graduate with a diploma that helps them in their future careers.

Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development (RPED) Program

Improves rates of postsecondary enrollment and completion among rural students through development of high-quality career pathways (ALN 84.116W).

Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education Program

Provides gang-involved youth with postsecondary education opportunities that lead to certification or credentials (ALN 84.116Y).

Augustus F. Hawkins Centers of Excellence Program

The Hawkins Program is designed to support comprehensive, high-quality State-accredited teacher preparation programs (ALN 84.428A).

Basic Needs for Postsecondary Students Program

Advances solutions to student basic needs insecurity through funding support programs (84.116N)

Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program

Assists predominantly minority institutions in effecting long-range improvement in science and engineering education programs (ALN 84.120A).

Grants for Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, and Pacific Islanders

ED has numerous grants designed to improve educational outcomes for native populations throughout the United States.

View grants for native populations

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Page Last Reviewed:
August 6, 2026