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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to support research and development projects that may ultimately enhance the development, health, safety, education, or quality of life of children from infancy through…

The Theresa and Frank Caplan Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood provides grants…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Captain Andrew W. Long Jr. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Easily learn more about the Captain Andrew W. Long…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL MA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Captain Christopher Sullivan Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Captain Christopher…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Captain Earle Worley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Captain Earle Worley…

COAST GUARD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Captain Ernest W. Fox Perpetual Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coast Guard Foundation Inc. Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Captain Ernest W. The next…

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AMVETS SERVICE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Captain James Ahn Annual Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Eligibility: U.S. Army Special Forces veterans who are now full-time students Background: Named in honor of Captain James Ahn who died in a…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Captain Mark Tyler Voss Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Amount: US $1,500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The…

SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Captain R. Dean and Mary E. Postlewaite Scholarship Status: Active (awarded since 2018) Geographic Scope: Crawford County, Illinois Focus Areas: Agriculture education Overview: The Captain R. Dean…

CAPTRUST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CAPTRUST Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CAPTRUST Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: June 12, 2025 Summary The CAPTRUST Scholarship offers five $2,000 awards to…

NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern New York Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The CAR-FRESHNER Corporation Charitable Fund…

Medieval Academy Of America · Rolling / Open Foundation

CARA Summer Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Medieval Academy Of America Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The CARA Summer Scholarships, offered by the Medieval…

Victor Valley College Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cardenas Scholarship Funder: Cardenas Markets Inc. Scholarship Foundation Funder Location: Ontario, California Geographic Scope: Victor Valley College students Program Overview Cardenas Markets Inc.…

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PIKES PEAK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Care Forward Colorado Healthcare Programs Status: Active, federally-funded state initiative Geographic Scope: Colorado statewide; available at community colleges throughout the state including PPSC…

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Coop · Rolling / Open Foundation

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Impact Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northeast Missouri Electric Power Coop Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Career &…

NH Dept of Education · Closed State

Career & Technical Education, Access Grant The Office of Career and Technical Education within the New Hampshire Department of Education’s Bureau of Career Development is seeking applications from…

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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