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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Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Category 1 - Agricultural Awareness Grant- up to $1000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2025 Summary The…

Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Category 2 - Agricultural Awareness Grant - Up to $2,000 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2024 Summary The…

Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Category 3 - School Garden & Greenhouse Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2024 Summary The School Garden &…

BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Category I Scholarship Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient Number of Awards: 5 scholarships annually Payment Structure: Two payments of $2,500 each year over two years Eligibility: - High school…

BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Category II Scholarship Award Amount: $2,000 per recipient Number of Awards: 4 scholarships annually Payment Structure: Single payment Eligibility: - High school seniors - Attending accredited…

BLACK HILLS STOCK SHOW FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Category IV Scholarship Award Amount: $2,000 per recipient Number of Awards: 2 scholarships annually Payment Structure: Single payment Eligibility: - High school seniors - Must be invited to…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catharine W. Reid Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Catharine W. Reid…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catherine Aileen Smith-Jones Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Catherine Aileen…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catherine Moloney Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catherine Pierce Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $3,400 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Catherine Pierce Scholarship, established by…

THE CATHERINE VINCENT DEARDORF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Catherine Vincent Deardorf Charitable Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Catherine Vincent Deardorf…

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Beta Xi Chapter · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cathey Family Scholarship Fund Funder: Jim Cathey (Linfield, Delta Rho '83), Chief Commercial Officer of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Geographic Scope: Linfield University Purpose: Provides tuition…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cathleen M. Harkness Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…

CARDINAL NEWMAN SOCIETY FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CATHOLIC HGR ED · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Catholic College Scholarship Contest Overview: The Cardinal Newman Society's annual Essay Scholarship Contest awards $5,000 toward college costs for high school seniors attending a Newman…

CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Catholic Education Foundation Innovation Award Funder: Catholic Education Foundation Inc (Louisville, KY) Overview: Award recognizing Catholic elementary teachers in central Kentucky whose innovation…

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PUEBLO FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

Catholic Foundation Grant Program Funder: Catholic Diocese of Pueblo Foundation Geographic Scope: Diocese of Pueblo (Colorado) Website: catholicfoundationdop.org Mission The mission of the grants…

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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