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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CATHOLIC UNION OF TEXAS THE KJT · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Catholic School Tuition Grants Funder: Catholic Union of Texas, The KJT Geographic Scope: Texas (US) Overview: The KJT offers a maximum of 100 grants of $150 each to students chosen through a random…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cathryn "Kate" George Frechen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation of NCW…

Parkview Health Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cathy E. Harris Good Samaritan Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parkview Health Foundation Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Cathy E. Harris Good Samaritan Scholarship, established…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cathy Geerlings Indomitable Spirit Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Cathy Geerlings Indomitable…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cathy Hopper Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary Overview Cathy Hopper Memorial Scholarship…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Catie Summers Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Catie Summers Scholarship Fund, established by the…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Catrala - Hawaii…

Approximately US $10,000
CAVALIERS YOUTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cavaliers Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cavaliers Youth Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Cavaliers Community Foundation…

Variable (ranging from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars)
CAVE CONSERVANCY OF THE VIRGINIAS · August 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Cave Conservancy of the Virginias General Grant Program Funder: Cave Conservancy of the Virginias (CCV) Geographic Scope: Virginia and West Virginia, and immediate vicinity. Project sites must be…

CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cayuga Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Cayuga Community Fund, established by…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CBC Charities Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $12,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview The Columbus Foundation In 1943, during the…

$2,000 per recipient (three scholarships awarded annually)
COLUMBIA BASIN HEALTH ASSOCIATION · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

CBHA Healthy Futures Scholarship Funder: Columbia Basin Health Association (CBHA) Status: Applications are currently open Geographic Scope: Columbia Basin region in Washington State, specifically…

$10,000 - $20,000 (SIL LEAD funds up to 50% of project cost)
SIL LEAD INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CBLD Grants Funder: SIL LEAD and SIL International Program Status: Last announced for 2020 with up to five new projects funded Geographic Scope: Communities where ethnic languages are spoken globally…

CHESAPEAKE BAY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

CBT: Youth Environmental Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chesapeake Bay Trust Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The CBT Youth Environmental Education…

BROADCAST FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CCA Scholarships Funder: Critics Choice Association (formerly the Broadcast Film Critics Association) Purpose: To promote the art and practice of broadcast film criticism by providing financial…

Conference on College Composition and Communication · Rolling / Open Foundation

CCCC Emergent Researcher Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conference on College Composition and Communication Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 11, 2024 Summary The CCCC Emergent…

Conference on College Composition and Communication · Rolling / Open Foundation

CCCC Outstanding Teaching Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conference on College Composition and Communication Amount: US $500 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The CCCC Outstanding Teaching…

Conference on College Composition and Communication · Rolling / Open Foundation

CCCC Tribal College Faculty Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conference on College Composition and Communication Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The CCCC Tribal College…

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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