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 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Who We Are Your Community Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by and for the people who live here. We build bridges between donors with a charitable vision…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFRRR: Women and Girls Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Rappahannock River Region, Inc Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Women and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSA General Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Amount: Up to US $12,500 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The CFSA General Scholarship aims to…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA CO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Grant proposals are accepted on an invitation only, rolling basis from organizations that focus their efforts on closing the achievement gap, helping students achieve reading…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SANTA CRUZ · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSCC Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The CFSCC Community Grants aim to inspire philanthropy by funding nonprofits in…

Up to US $20,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSCNY Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary The CFSCNY Community Grants program,…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSCNY Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The CFSCNY Women's Fund…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSI Education Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The CFSI Education Fund Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Scholarships Through the generosity of our donors, the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana awards scholarships each year to help students across our region pursue their educational…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSKY: Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of South Central Kentucky Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of…

Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFSLC Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Lake County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of South Lake…

US $10,000 - US $50,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFTB: Annual Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Tampa Bay Inc Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Tampa…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TAMPA BAY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFTB: Student Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Tampa Bay Inc Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation Tampa Bay offers a Common Scholarship…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFTHC Community Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The CFTHC Community Impact Fund Grant supports…

Community Foundation of Teton Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFTV Competitive Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Teton Valley Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 24, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Teton Valley's…

Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFWG Community Impact Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of West Georgia Inc Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The CFWG Community Impact Grant supports charitable organizations in…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST KYINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Philanthropy 360 Grant  CFWK will accept applications from area nonprofits that serve the communities of western Kentucky in the areas of Community Arts, Education, Health Awareness,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFWM: Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

CFWT: Community Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of West Texas offers…

COLUMBIA GORGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE · May 6, 2026 · Annual Foundation

CGCC Foundation General Scholarship Overview: The CGCC Foundation awards student scholarship awards with a total value of more than $200,000 annually. The foundation connects with students, donors,…

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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