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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US $10,000 - US $250,000
THE MORRIS AND GWENDOLYN CAFRITZ · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cafritz Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cage Family Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview Cage Family Scholarship Fund The…

US $400 - US $1,500
The Cartography and Geographic Information Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

CaGIS Scholarship Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cartography and Geographic Information Society Amount: US $400 - US $1,500 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The CaGIS Scholarship Awards,…

More than US $10,000
ACI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cagley Student Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ACI Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Cagley Student Fellowship, offered by the ACI…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cakes for College Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Cakes for College Scholarship, provided by the…

CALIFORNIA PRESS FOUNDATION · April 3, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Cal Press Equipment Grant Purpose: Supports campus journalism programs with funding for production hardware, software, and equipment improvements. Award Amount: Individual grants ranging from $370 to…

California Department of Food & Agriculture · Rolling / Open Foundation

CalAgPlate Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Food & Agriculture Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The CalAgPlate Grant Program, administered by the California…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
TW CALEB C PRUDEN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Caleb C. Pruden Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Caleb C. Pruden Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Caleb C. Pruden Trust Grant aims to support…

$400 per teacher (100 teachers)
CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CalEdAssist Back-to-School Flash Fund Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Overview: Provides donations to California teachers through AdoptAClassroom.org to purchase school supplies for their…

CALIFORNIA EDUCATION ASSISTANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CalEdAssist Scholarship Fund Funder: California Education Assistance Inc Overview: Supports students in the Jovenes College Success Initiative, which assists homeless college students achieve their…

SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Calf Scramble Scholarship Program Funder: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) Geographic Scope: Texas Focus Areas: Youth livestock education and competition Overview: Participants who have met all…

California Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

California Career Technical Education Incentive Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Education Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The California Career Technical Education…

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF ASFMRA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

California Chapter Scholarship for Core Education Funder: ASFMRA California Chapter Focus Areas: Professional accreditation in farm management, appraisal, or agricultural consulting Eligibility:…

California Governor's Office of Planning and Research · Rolling / Open Foundation

California Education Learning Lab: AI Grand Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Governor's Office of Planning and Research Amount: Up to US $1,500,000 Last Updated: April 29, 2025…

CHARLES R DREW UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

California Health Professions Pathway Program (HPPP) Funder: California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) Award Amount: $3.4 million (awarded annually) Overview HPPP is a…

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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