The 2026 EALA New Champions Fund is a grant that seeks to support educators, for-profit and nonprofit entities and innovation leaders who want to promote access to education. The grant offers up to $35,000 in funding for successful applicants known as the new champions. Applications are currently open and will close on March 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST. Successful applicants will be announced in May 2026.
About The 2026 EALA New Champions Fund
Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is calling eligible and interested organisations, educators and leaders in innovation to apply for the 2026 grant program. This grant is targeted at improving access to education for students living with disabilities. The funding program will support successful applicants to complete projects that would impact the lives of these students to create a better future for them.
Funding Size
- Typical grant amount: $5,000- $35,000
- Maximum award: $35,000
- Project duration supported: one year
The grant is awarded to three successful applicants. The overall winner gets up to $35,000 which the two runner-ups will receive $5,000.
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Who Can Apply for the 2026 EALA New Champions Fund
- Eligible organisation types:
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- For-profits
- Educators
- Civil right sectors
- Nonprofits
- Community-based groups
- Registration requirements:
- Organisations must be based and operate in the US.
- Applicants must be community-based organisations that can be a nonprofit or for-profit entity.
- Applicants must show a commitment to advancing education in their community.
- They must have an annual income of not more than $2 million.
- Applicants must have a project that seeks to improve the lives of students living with disabilities.
- Geographic eligibility: United States
- Sector or thematic focus:
- Accessibility to educational facilities
- Improved educations
- Combat challenges of those with disabilities.
Application Process
- Visit the official grant website to submit an application online.
- Fill the form and include the necessary details and documentation.
- Submit before March 6, 2026, to qualify for funding.
- The grant committee reviews the applications.
- The announcement of successful applicants will be on March 6, 2026.
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Required Materials
- Proposal description
- Evidence of previous work supporting students
- Impact narrative
- Organisation details
Key Dates
- Application deadline: March 6, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST
- Notification timeline: May 2026
Selection Notes
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- This grant is highly competitive, and it is designed to encourage young people and students in their education.
- Priority focus areas: Projects that improve the quality of education and provide access to the disadvantaged.
- Exclusions:
- Projects and applications coming from outside the United States.
- Applications that are not student or education-centred.
Official Source of the 2026 EALA New Champions Fund
- Official Application Page: https://ealanewchampionsfund.smapply.io/prog/2026_eala_new_champions_fund/