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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COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Columbus Matrix Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview Columbus Matrix Foundation…

COLUMBUS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Columbus Medical Association Alliance Scholarship Fund Funder: Columbus Medical Association Foundation Purpose: Make scholarship awards to qualified nursing and medical students Focus Areas: -…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Columbus Roast Association Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Columbus Roast Association Fund, established…

ZETA BETA TAU FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Combatting Campus Antisemitism (CCAS) Workshop Funder: Zeta Beta Tau Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: United States (serves ZBT fraternity chapters) Focus Areas: - Antisemitism identification - Hate…

PLASTIC SURGERY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Combined Pilot Research Grants: ACAPS/PSF Status: ACTIVE Funder: Plastic Surgery Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Combined Pilot Research Grants by the…

$12,000 per recipient (2 awards annually)
STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA · Closed · Annual Foundation

Comcast NBCUniversal-SVA Scholarship Funder: Comcast NBCUniversal in partnership with Student Veterans of America Award Amount: $12,000 scholarship each to two student veterans annually Focus Areas:…

Cameron University Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Come Back for More in Fall 24 Scholarship Overview: This scholarship program provides financial assistance to eligible students who have earned college credits but have not yet completed a degree at…

The Comer Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Comer Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Comer Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Comer Education Grant, established by the Comer Foundation in 1946, has allocated over $34.6…

US $5,000 - US $75,000
THE COMIS FOUNDATION 2423-00-48 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Comis Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Comis Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Comis Foundation Grant aims to provide equitable…

$12,000 per year (up to 4 years) or $6,000 (2 years)
Adams 14 Education Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Commerce City Rotary/Adams 14 Education Foundation Scholarship Award Amount: - $12,000 per year for up to four years for students attending an accredited four-year institution - $6,000 for two years…

COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Common Cents Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Common Cents Scholarship, offered by the…

Foundation for Rural Service · Rolling / Open Foundation

Common Ground Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Rural Service Amount: US $9,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Common Ground Scholarship, awarded by the Foundation…

MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Commonwealth Corps Program Type: State-funded service internship program Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Established: 2007 by Governor Deval Patrick Program Description: The Commonwealth Corps…

MASSACHUSETTS SERVICE ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Commonwealth Corps Host Site RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Commonwealth Corps Host Site RFA invites Massachusetts…

Islamic Development Bank · Rolling / Open Foundation

Communities Outreach Programme Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Islamic Development Bank Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Communities Outreach Programme by the Islamic Development Bank aims to…

BUTLER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Achievement Scholarship Funder: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Award Amount: $2,000 Geographic Scope: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative service area (Oxford, OH and surrounding regions)…

SUFFOLK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Action Coalition of Virginia Fund Funder: Suffolk Foundation Geographic Scope: Suffolk and Western Tidewater, Virginia Status: Active annual funding program Program Overview A funding…

$5,000 - $25,000
UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Action Fund Overview: The Community Action Fund provides strategic grants to vetted 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties. The fund is powered…

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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