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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Pike County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Claud W. and Lois Kemp Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pike County Community Foundation Amount: US $2,120 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Claud W.…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Claude V. Simmons Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: Up to US $6,600 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Claudia K. Salewske Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Claudia K. Salewske…

SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clayton Bond Auman Maritime Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southcoast Community Foundation Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Overview About Us As a tax-exempt, public charity, the…

Up to $25,000 per organization/school
EVERY STUDENT EVERY COMMUNITY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Clayton County Community Engagement Grant Overview Status: Active - 2024 cycle awarded Geographic Scope: Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) district Focus Areas: - Family and community engagement…

Up to $2,000 (50% cash match required)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DUBUQUE · March 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Clayton County Foundation for the Future Grants Geographic Scope: Clayton County, Iowa Award Amount: Maximum $2,000 per grant (50% cash match required) Recurrence: Annual Purpose: Support for…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Clayton Jackson McGhie…

Varies by request for proposals (RFP)
CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CLCA Environmental Research Funding Program Established: 1999 Organization: California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) with administration through Landscape Educational Advancement…

GREATER LANSING AREA CLEAN CITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clean School Bus Energy Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Energy / Michigan Clean Cities Coalition Focus Area: School bus replacement Award Amount: Up to $125 million total program funding Geographic…

STRADA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clear Outcomes Partnership Grants Funder: Strada Education Foundation Inc Focus Area: Clear Outcomes - State data systems Overview: Strada's Clear Outcomes team has partnered with the Postsecondary…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clemens-Clair Future Educators Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Overview…

DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Defiance Area Foundation Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship…

THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview An Introduction to the Fund In 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, we bore witness to what is believed to be the largest civil rights movement in the history of the United States. As…

Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cleveland Cliffs Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleveland Cliffs Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, established in 1962, focuses on enhancing…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cleveland County Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The Cleveland County Community…

CLEVELAND H DODGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant supports organizations in…

Up to $2,000 per scholarship (up to 4 awarded annually)
FIREFIGHTERS BURN INSTITUTE · November 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Cliff Haskell Perpetual Scholarship Funder: Firefighters Burn Institute (CA, US) Geographic Scope: California (primary focus) Focus Areas: Educational support for burn survivors pursuing higher…

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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