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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American Planning Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles Abrams Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Planning Association (APA) Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: June 11, 2025 Summary The Charles Abrams Scholarship,…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Annie Boyer Graduate Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Charles and Annie Boyer Graduate Support program at Montana…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Beatrice Kulier Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Overview Charles and Beatrice Kulier…

THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Betty Allen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Federation Of The Blind Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Who We Are The National…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Jayne Black Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Charles and Jayne Black Scholarship, funded by The…

CHARLES AND JOAN HERMANOWSKI · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles And Joan Hermanowski Family Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Louis Lincoln Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Charles and Louis Lincoln Scholarship, awarded by the Erie…

CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Marjorie Quickle Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Charles and Marjorie Quickle Scholarship,…

BILLINGSLEY FOUNDATIONCHARLE & RUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Grant…

THE 1994 CHARLES B DEGENSTEIN FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles B Degenstein Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 1994 Charles B. Degenstein Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Charles B. Degenstein…

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship, established in 1991,…

DEGENSTEIN CHARLES B FDN-CHAR TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

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

CHARLES B KEESEE EDUCATIONAL FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund Amount: US $4,150 - US $8,800 Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The Charles B.…

CHARLES B MATHIS MEM TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles B Mathis Memorial Tr Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary The Charles B. Mathis Memorial Trust Grant…

North East Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles Barton Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North East Community Foundation Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Charles Barton Scholarship Fund honors the memory of Judy…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charles Barton Weaver Trust Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview Charles Barton Weaver…

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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