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.

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Brant Rod & Gun Club · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bursary Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brant Rod & Gun Club Amount: C $1,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Brant Rod & Gun Club Bursary Award provides essential financial support to…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Burt W. and Virginia Polin FARM Bureau Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Burt W.…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Burton E. Stevenson Endowment Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $6,500 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Burton E. Stevenson Endowment…

BURTON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Burton Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Burton Family Foundation Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The Burton Family Foundation Grants support a wide range of organizations in…

NEWPORT PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bus for a Cause Funder: Newport Public Education Foundation (NPEF) Geographic Scope: Newport, Rhode Island Overview: A program providing bus transportation support for school-based field trips and…

Bus funding (amount varies based on location and Title 1 status)
MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bus Grants - Onsite School Programs Funder: Maryland Center for History and Culture Geographic Scope: Maryland schools (priority based on location and Title 1 status) Focus Areas: School…

FREEDOMS FRONTIER NATIONAL HERITAGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bus on Us! Grants Program Status: Active (returned in 2022 after COVID-19 hiatus) Geographic Scope: Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area covering 41 counties across western Missouri and eastern…

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bush Charles Helzberg Study Abroad Scholarship Purpose: Honors Bush Charles Helzberg's legacy by empowering UA alumni currently in college to study abroad. Provides funds to cover out-of-pocket costs…

BUSHROD H CAMPBELL & ADAH F HALL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall Charity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bushrod H. Campbell and Adah F. Hall Charity Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Business & Accounting Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Business & Accounting…

COLEMAN BUSTER CHARITABLE FDTN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation Amount: Approximately US $2,500 Last Updated: March 16, 2025 Summary The Buster Coleman…

NEBRASKA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Butler County Area Foundation Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Community Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview Nebraska Community…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Butler County Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Butler County Scholarship, established by the Central Alabama…

Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Butte-Silver Bow Community Foundation Grant offers…

Up to $1,000 (up to ten $1,000 scholarships awarded)
BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO · October 18, 2026 · Annual Foundation

BWLA Fall Book Scholarship Award Funder: Black Women Lawyers' Association Scholarship Fund (BWLA-SF) Purpose: To meet a portion of the financial need of current law students Award: BWLA-SF will award…

BYRON & ALICE LOCKWOOD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Byron and Alice Lockwood Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Byron and Alice Lockwood Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The Byron and Alice Lockwood…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Byron and Lila Brenton Memorial Scholarship Annual scholarship created by the Metropolitan School District of North Posey County in memory of former school superintendent Byron Brenton and hi…

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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