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 ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chemung Canal Trust Company Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…

Royal Archaeological Institute · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cheney Bursaries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Royal Archaeological Institute Amount: Up to £250 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Cheney Bursaries, established by the Royal Archaeological…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chequamegon Bay Area Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Chequamegon Bay Area…

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cher Allen Memorial Broadcasting Scholarship Overview: One of the MAB Foundation's scholarship programs for students interested in broadcasting. Geographic Scope: Michigan Focus Areas: Broadcasting…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cheri Smith Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Cheri Smith Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation…

DUB AND MURRAY MARTIN TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cherokee and Clay County Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dub and Murray Martin Cherokee and Clay County Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Cherokee and…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Cherokee County Community Foundation Grant aims to inspire…

SIOUX VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cherokee County Suicide Prevention Coalition Scholarship Funder: Cherokee County Suicide Prevention Coalition Geographic Scope: Cherokee County, Iowa Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors in…

SIOUX VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cherokee Regional Auxiliary Scholarship Funder: Cherokee Regional Medical Center Geographic Scope: Cherokee Regional service area Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors in good standing -…

SIOUX VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cherokee Regional Foundation Employee Scholarship Funder: Cherokee Regional Foundation Geographic Scope: Cherokee Regional service area Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors in good standing…

SIOUX VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cherokee Regional Foundation Scholarship Funder: Cherokee Regional Foundation Geographic Scope: Cherokee Regional service area Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors in good standing -…

Advia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advia Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Cheryl A. DeBoer Soar Higher Award, a $5,000 scholarship,…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cheryl A. Young Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Cheryl A. Young Scholarship honors the memory of a…

KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cheryl Safford-Sawallisch Memorial Nursing Scholarship Geographic Scope: Kishwaukee College Focus Areas: Nursing education Eligibility: - Kishwaukee College nursing students - Preference given to: …

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cheryl Wojtas Memorial Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Cheryl Wojtas Memorial Scholarship…

UNITED INDIAN HEALTH SERVICES INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Cheryl Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship Funder: United Indian Health Services Inc (UIHS) Geographic Scope: California (Humboldt and Del Norte Counties service area) Focus Areas: Educational support for…

CHESAPEAKE GENERAL HOSPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Chesapeake Hospital Authority Scholarship Program Funder: Chesapeake Hospital Authority (11-member board overseeing governance of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center) Award Amount: $2,500 per…

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Chester County Estate Planning Council Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chester County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Note:…

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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