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Walton Family Foundation

Innovative Schools Program

A large grant for people opening new schools. Watch for it to reopen.

Amount
Up to $325,000
Can a for-profit school apply?
Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Closed
Who this fits
Microschool · Private schoolWas for people opening new schools; closed with no reopening date.
New schools
Brand-new schools can apply
Where
National
Last checked
Oct 1, 2026on waltonfamilyfoundation.org
See the funder’s page(opens waltonfamilyfoundation.org in a new tab)

Who can apply

“Educators and entrepreneurs who open all types of schools that look and feel truly different.”
In the funder’s own words, from waltonfamilyfoundation.org, checked Oct 1, 2026.

The page doesn't say whether a for-profit school can apply. It also says: “The application period is closed.”

Timing

Closed. No reopening date posted.