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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFFRV Discretionary Grantmaking Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The CFFRV…

US $1,000 - US $6,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER BUFFALO · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGB Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The CFGB Scholarships, provided by the…

Up to US $5,000
Community Foundation of Greene County · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGC Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greene County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The CFGC Community Grants aim to enhance the quality…

Up to US $20,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGFW Agile Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The CFGFW Agile Grants program, offered by the…

Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Fund Description The mission of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville is to mobilize generosity to improve the quality of life in our community. The Racial Equity Fund addresses…

Up to US $10,000
Community Foundation Of Greater Muscatine · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGM: Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Muscatine Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: May 08, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine offers…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGNB: Community Response & Community Initiative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary…

Approximately US $1,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFGR: Women's Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Greater Rochester Amount: Approximately US $1,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund Grants by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFHC: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Henderson County Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Henderson County offers grants to support…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HENDERSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFHC: Fletcher Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Henderson County Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: April 06, 2025 Summary The CFHC: Fletcher Community Grants,…

US $500 - US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMC Competitive Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middlesex County Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The CFMC Competitive Grant Cycle…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MERCED COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CFMC Scholarship Fund Funder: Community Foundation of Merced County (CFMC) Program Status: At this time, we are not accepting scholarship applications. Please check back after January 1, 2026, to see…

$500 - $5,000+ per award (varies by individual scholarship)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MORGAN COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CFMC Scholarships at Work Funder: Community Foundation of Morgan County Program Since: 2005 Geographic Scope: Morgan County, Indiana Overview: CFMC administers numerous scholarship funds established…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMC: Community Support Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Community Support…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MORGAN COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMC: Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Morgan County Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The CFMC Community Impact Grants support charitable projects in Morgan County,…

Conservation Foundation of Missouri · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMCT Minority Natural Resource Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The CFMCT…

Conservation Foundation of Missouri · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMCT: Ed Stegner Natural Resource Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Ed…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMDC: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Community Grants program by the Community Foundation of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMJC: Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMJC: Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary Overview CFMJC: Lilly Endowment…

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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