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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Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

College of EHHD Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The College of EHHD Scholarship at Montana State University supports students…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

College of Engineering General Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The College of Engineering General Scholarship at Montana…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

College of Nursing Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The College of Nursing Memorial Scholarship at Montana State…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

College of Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The College of Nursing Scholarship at Montana State University supports…

Full tuition for two consecutive semesters
ULSTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

College Scholars Award Overview: Provides full-tuition scholarships to graduating students from Ulster County high schools, or to graduating high school students who are residents of Ulster County…

NORTHEAST WYOMING COMMUNITY HEALTH · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Funder: Northeast Wyoming Community Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Campbell County and surrounding areas in Wyoming Focus Areas: Scholarships for college students pursuing…

BAND OF ANGELS CORP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Overview: Band of Angels offers scholarship support to help students pursue music education at the college level. Geographic Scope: United States (Kansas-based organization)…

Valley Contractors Exchange · Closed · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Funder: Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE) Geographic Scope: Northern California (Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Plumas, Sutter, and Yuba counties) Focus Areas: Construction…

FIRELANDS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC · January 23, 2027 · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Funder: Firelands Electric Cooperative Award Amount: $10,000 total distributed among 10 winners Geographic Scope: Service area of Firelands Electric Cooperative (Ashland, Huron,…

UNION COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Funder: Union County Electric Cooperative Inc (SD, US) Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Area seniors eligible to apply Program Overview: Union County Electric Cooperative…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

COLLEGE Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary Overview The Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin awards nearly…

JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Program Overview: The Federation's College Scholarship program is an important resource for students attending college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies.…

THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Program Overview: The Federation's College Scholarship program is an important resource for students attending a college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies.…

SMILE TRAIN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

College Scholarship Program Overview: Smile Train's College Scholarship Program helps cleft-affected American high school seniors receive a quality education. Geographic Scope: United States…

MAGNES MUSEUM FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Program Organization: Jewish Federation Bay Area Geographic Scope: Bay Area and beyond Eligibility: - Students attending college or university for undergraduate or graduate…

BARNEY AND RACHEL GOTTSTEIN CARITABLE · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Program Overview: The Federation's College Scholarship program is an important resource for students attending a college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies.…

$2,000 per scholarship
NORTH CAROLINA COAL INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Program Overview: The Coal Institute's College Scholarship Program supports students pursuing degrees in fields related to the coal industry. Background: Established in 1997, the…

GOODMAN FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

College Scholarship Program Overview: The Federation's College Scholarship program is an important resource for students attending college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies.…

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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