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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Alvah H & Wyline P Chapman Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chapman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alvah H And Wyline P Chapman Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Alvah H. and Wyline P. Chapman Foundation offers grants to support…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chapman/Wiers Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview We administer a number of scholarships, which…

ALPHA KAPPA PSI FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chapter Designated Funds Overview: The AKPsi Foundation collects tax-deductible contributions and places them in chapter-specific endowments. Interest income from these endowments is annually…

OREGON CTE STUDENT LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chapter Grant Program Funder: Oregon CTE Student Leadership Foundation Geographic Scope: Oregon, United States Overview: A grant program designed to support CTSO (Career and Technical Student…

ZETA BETA TAU FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chapter Heritage Grants Funder: Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: United States (serves ZBT fraternity chapters) Focus Areas: - Jewish heritage education and preservation - Holiday…

Up to $10,000 per chapter
SIOR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chapter Matching Scholarship Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: United States (available through SIOR chapters) Focus Areas: Real estate and business education Eligibility: - Undergraduate and…

California Native Plant Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chapter Scholarships Overview: Scholarship programs offered through local CNPS chapters to support students and researchers. Geographic Scope: California (available through various local chapters)…

WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Character and Citizenship (Char Cady) SEL Grant Status: Active (mentioned in grants listing) Geographic Scope: White Bear Lake Area School District (Minnesota) Focus Area: Social-emotional learning…

THE CHARITY BALL ASSOCIATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charity Ball Association Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio provides…

The Denver Children's Foundation · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Charity Grants Overview Organization: Denver Children's Foundation (DCF), formerly Denver Active 20-30 Background: For more than three decades, DCF has been changing the trajectories of children in…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charlene Tressler Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Charlene Tressler Memorial…

DEGENSTEIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles & Betty Degenstein Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles & Betty Degenstein Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary The Charles & Betty…

FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles & Emilia Gugliuzza CKI Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 27, 2026 Summary Overview Florida Kiwanis Foundation The…

FUR TAKERS OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles & Pat Park Memorial Scholarship Funder: Fur Takers of America Award Purpose: Provide financial support to attend the Fur Takers of America Trappers College Background The scholarship was…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles A. & Grace Guy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Charles A. & Grace Guy Scholarship, established by Mr. &…

CHARLES A AND LEONA K GRUBER FND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles A. and Leona K. Gruber Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary The Charles A. and…

$4,000 Scholarship + Winter Conference registration & lodging
ARIZONA CITY COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Charles A. Esser Memorial Scholarship Purpose: Honors the memory of Charles A. Esser, former City Manager of Phoenix. Designed to financially assist Arizona graduate students in public administration…

SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · April 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Charles A. Farnham Business Scholarship Overview: This scholarship honors Charles A. Farnham, a former Vice-President of Industrial Relations at Northwestern Steel and Wire who was very active with…

Victor Valley College Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles A. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Victor Valley College students Program Overview The Charles A. Peterson Endowment was established to honor the life of Charles A. Peterson,…

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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