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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charlotte Rose Hughes Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 06, 2025 Summary The Charlotte Rose Hughes Memorial scholarship at Montana State University…

ROTARY CLUB OF CHARLOTTE NORTH CAR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Charlotte Rotary Youth Merit Awards Purpose To recognize outstanding seniors in the Charlotte community that excel both in the classroom and beyond. Special emphasis given to those individuals who…

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charlottesville Promise Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $13,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview Charlottesville…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charmayne Gooch Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview Charmayne Gooch Arts…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter FinE Enhancement (Charter FinE) Program Aimed to assist charter schools lower costs to access facility acquisition, renovation, and construction financing.  The federally-funded Charter…

CHARTER FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charter Fund: Scale Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charter Fund Inc Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Charter Fund: Scale Funding supports nonprofit organizations that operate…

US $250,000 - US $750,000
CHARTER FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charter Fund: Seed Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charter Fund Inc Amount: US $250,000 - US $750,000 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Charter Fund: Seed Funding program supports…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program The federally-funded Charter School Facilities Credit Enhancement Grant Program provides grants to fully or partially fund debt service…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter School Facilities Program (CSFP) Through the passage of Propositions 47, 55, 1D, and most recently, 51, $1.4 billion has been made available to charter schools for construction of new…

Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
State Treasurer's Office · Rolling / Open State

Charter School Facility Grant Program – (SB740) To provide financial assistance for charter school facilities. The Charter School Facility Grant Program provides annual grants to offset annual…

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Charter School Growth Fund Geographic Scope: United States (30 states, with significant focus on Texas) Focus Areas: Quality Schools, Education Overview: Charter School Growth Fund (CSGF) identifies…

Approximately $2,000,000 per award
THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charter School Program (CSP) Funder: The Opportunity Trust Geographic Scope: St. Louis, Missouri Focus Areas: - Supporting charter school development and expansion - Creating new student seats in…

$51,000,000 over five years
OPPORTUNITY 180 · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Funder: U.S. Federal Government (administered by Opportunity 180) Award Amount: $51,000,000 over five years Geographic Scope: Nevada Status: Active - awarded in…

$1,000,000 - $1,500,000
NEW SCHOOLS FOR ALABAMA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Overview: New Schools for Alabama administers the Charter School Program (CSP) Grant Competition to support the launch of new, high-quality charter schools in…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charter School Program (Generation 30) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $900,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Charter School Program (Generation 30) is…

Minnesota Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Charter Schools Program Start-Up Grant (MN) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Education Amount: Up to US $2,000,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Charter Schools Program…

PARKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chase Bennett Memorial Scholarship Funder: Parke County Community Foundation Inc (Bennett Family) Geographic Scope: Parke County, Indiana (Riverton Parke High School focus) Focus Areas: Educational…

Emporia Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chase County Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emporia Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Chase County Community Fund (CCCF) aims to…

CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chatham Education Foundation Grant Program Geographic Scope: School District of the Chathams (SDOC), Chatham, New Jersey Funder: Chatham Education Foundation (CEF) Mission: To be the premier…

Up to US $10,000
THE CHATLOS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chatlos Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chatlos Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Chatlos Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in…

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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