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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ACI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACI Foundation Fellowships: S.P. Shah Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ACI Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The S.P. Shah Fellowship, offered by…

ACI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACI Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ACI Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The ACI Foundation Scholarship supports both graduate and…

THE ACKERMAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ackerman Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Ackerman Foundation Last Updated: July 07, 2025 Summary The Ackerman Foundation, established in 1992, aims to enhance the vitality of central…

ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE MIDWEST · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

ACM Mellon Academic Leadership Fellows Program Funder: Mellon Foundation Award Amount: $1,500,000 (total grant to ACM) Duration: Three-year initiative Geographic Scope: ACM member colleges (14…

Up to US $20,000
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2025 Summary The ACS PrepareCTP Seed Grant supports partnership building at…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACS Scholars Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The ACS Scholars Program provides renewable scholarships…

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The ACS Student Communities Engagement Grant,…

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACS Student Communities Professional Meeting Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The ACS Student Communities…

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACS Student Communities Starter Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $350 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The ACS Student Communities Starter Grant offers…

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate Scholarship Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 16, 2025 Summary The ACS-Hach Land Grant Undergraduate…

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACS-Hach Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Chemical Society Amount: US $3,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The ACS-Hach…

American Cetacean Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

ACS: Puget Sound Chapter - Student Travel Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Cetacean Society Amount: US $750 Last Updated: August 19, 2024 Summary The American Cetacean Society's Puget Sound…

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOOLS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Action for Equity in History and Civics Grant Funder: U.S. Department of Education Focus Areas: - Professional development and training for AP U.S. History and AP Government and Politics teachers -…

Up to $3,000
INDIANA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC · April 30, 2026 · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Action Grant Funder: Indiana Humanities Council Inc Geographic Scope: Indiana Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Recurrence: Year-round, rolling monthly deadlines Overview The Action Grant supports the…

PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Activities Access Grants Overview: This program is designed to assist PASD (Phoenixville Area School District) students with financial need who want to participate in school-sponsored programs.…

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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