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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMJC: Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Madison and Jefferson County Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Women's Giving Circle Grant Program supports…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFMV Athena Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration. Impact. The Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNA: Elk County Society for Special Services Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The…

US $3,000 - US $7,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNCW: Methow Valley Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Amount: US $3,000 - US $7,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The CFNCW: Methow Valley…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNF: Future of Florida Surveying Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Florida Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The CFNF: Future of Florida Surveying…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNF: Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Florida Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of North…

More than US $50,000
Community Foundation of Northern IL · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNI Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: May 09, 2025 Summary The CFNI Community Grants Program,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNJ: Mercer County Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2025 Summary The CFNJ: Mercer County Community Grant…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNJ: Monmouth County Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Monmouth County Community Grant,…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNV Community Investment Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The CFNV Community…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFNV Plein Environmental Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Competitive Grants The Community Foundation offers 4 competitive grant programs which focus on: * Early Childhood Education, * the Future of Northwest Mississippi, * Place-Based…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFOV: Stealey Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The CFOV: Stealey Community Fund, overseen by the Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE OHIO VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFOV: Women's Giving Circle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The Women’s Giving Circle, part of…

Community Foundation of Warren County · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFOWC: Brokenstraw Valley Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Warren County Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The CFOWC: Brokenstraw Valley Grant supports various local non-profit…

Community Foundation of Warren County · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFOWC: DeFrees Family Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Warren County Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The CFOWC: DeFrees Family Memorial Fund Grant supports…

Community Foundation of Warren County · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFOWC: Tidioute Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Warren County Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The CFOWC: Tidioute Community Fund Grant supports local…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFPBMC: Competitive Grantmaking - Summer Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFPBMC: Competitive Grantmaking - Year-Round Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The…

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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