Grants for Education

Education grants fund schools, teachers, students, and learning programs at every level. The Department of Education distributes billions annually through formula and competitive grants, while foundations like Gates, Walton, and Dell support innovation in K-12 and higher education. State agencies add another layer of funding for local education initiatives.

15,931 grants
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Up to $20,000 per academic year (disbursed biannually)
Bridge to Turkiye · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

BTF US Impact Scholarship Overview: Empowers outstanding high-achieving students from Türkiye who demonstrate both exceptional talent and financial need to pursue undergraduate or graduate studies in…

Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa · Rolling / Open Foundation

Buchanan County Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Buchanan County…

Up to US $500 in in-kind support
Buckeye Authors Book Fair Committee · Rolling / Open Foundation

Buckeye Book Fair Literacy Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Buckeye Authors Book Fair Committee Amount: Up to US $500 in in-kind support Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Buckeye Book…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bud Anderson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Bud Anderson Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University…

$1,000 per recipient (3-4 scholarships awarded)
WISCONSIN COALITION ON STUDENT DEBT INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Budgeting for Success Scholarship Funder: Wisconsin Coalition on Student Debt (DebtSmarts) Program Status: Inaugural year 2026 Geographic Scope: Wisconsin (two-year colleges, four-year universities,…

TEMPLE HOYNE BUELL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Buell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Buell Foundation Grant supports organizations that enhance children's education…

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF IMPLANT DENTIST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Buhite Scholarship Fund Funder: American Academy of Implant Dentistry Foundation (AAIDF) Program Type: Endowment-supported scholarship Eligibility: - Eligible students enrolled at a University or…

THE BUHL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Buhl Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Buhl Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 31, 2025 Summary The Buhl Foundation Grant Program supports initiatives in…

BUHL REGIONAL HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Buhl Regional Health Foundation Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Buhl Regional Health Foundation Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Buhl Regional Health Foundation Scholarships…

Keats-Shelley Association of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

Buice Travel Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Keats-Shelley Association of America Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Buice Travel Fund, provided by the Keats-Shelley Association of…

ROBONATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Build a Bot Awards Program Overview: RoboNation's Build a Bot Awards program aims to reduce barriers to participation in robotics and promote hands-on STEM projects through needs-based awards of…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Build Dakota Scholarship Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Geographic Scope: South Dakota Tagline: "Build your future. Build Dakota." Eligibility: - South Dakota high school graduates -…

WESTHILLS VILLAGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Build Dakota Scholarship Funder: Westhills Village in partnership with Build Dakota Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: South Dakota (Western Dakota Tech mentioned) Focus Areas: Healthcare careers and…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Build Dakota Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applying for the Build Dakota Scholarship involves 1)…

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Maine Equal Justice Partners · Rolling / Open Foundation

Build HOPE Overview: Build HOPE is a program launched in January 2022 by Maine Equal Justice to provide financial assistance to low-income parents pursuing higher education or training. Purpose: The…

$1.5 million multi-year unrestricted grants
NEW PROFIT INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Build Investments Award Amount: $1.5 million multi-year unrestricted grants Support Includes: - Multi-year unrestricted grants ($1.5 million) - Deep strategic advisory support - Dedicated New Profit…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Build North Central Indiana Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview Connecting Passion to Purpose Marshall…

THE GREATER CINCINNATI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Building Bright Futures: Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Greater Cincinnati Foundation's…

Frequently Asked Questions

What federal grants are available for schools?
Major federal education grants include Title I (for high-poverty schools), IDEA (special education), Title III (English learners), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school), and competitive grants like Magnet Schools Assistance and Education Innovation and Research (EIR). The Department of Education publishes a forecast of upcoming grant competitions annually.
Can individual teachers apply for grants?
Yes. Many foundations offer grants directly to teachers for classroom projects, supplies, and professional development. Notable sources include DonorsChoose, the NEA Foundation, Fund for Teachers, and state-level teacher grant programs. Amounts typically range from $250 to $10,000.
Are there grants for education technology?
Absolutely. Federal programs like E-Rate subsidize internet connectivity and technology infrastructure. The EIR program funds ed-tech innovation. Foundations like the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Bezos Family Foundation specifically support technology-enhanced learning.

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