Community Advocacy & Partnership Engagement (CAPE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Education Association Staff Organization Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The NEA Community Advocacy &…
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.
Community and School Grants Funder: Morgan Hill Community Foundation (MHCF) Geographic Scope: Morgan Hill area and Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD) boundaries, California Status: Active…
Community and Technical College Scholarship Funder: Lake Country Power Overview: Lake Country Power awards scholarships to students at community and technical colleges within its service territory.…
Community Arts Grants Funder: Mobile Arts Council (MAC) Geographic Scope: Mobile area, Alabama Award Amount: Multiple stipends of $1,000-$1,800 (varies by year; 2019 offered four $1,000 stipends;…
Rolling deadline: 60 days before project begins. For community arts learning projects.
Community Assist Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sharks Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Sharks Foundation, established in 1994, aims to empower Bay…
Community Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Community Assistance Grants provided…
Community Assistance Grants Funder: The Junior League of Tampa Inc. Geographic Scope: Hillsborough County, Florida Program Description: The Junior League of Tampa offers a streamlined Community…
Community Assistance Grants Funder: The Junior League of Houston, Inc. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston community Purpose: The Junior League provides financial support to organizations in the…
Community Based Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 Summary The Community Based…
Community Betterment Grant Program Overview: Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grants fund small-to-medium sized projects with grants that support qualified organizations seeking to improve the…
Community Building Grant Program Funder: Maine Community Foundation (Edward H Daveis Benevolent Fund) Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Purpose: This grant program supports projects…
Community Building Grant Program Funder: Maine Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine Maximum Award: $10,000 Status: Active and accepting applications Purpose Supports projects and…
Community Building Grant Program Status: Active competitive grant program Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Focus Areas: Arts, education, environment, economic development, human…
Community Building Grants Funder: Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Geographic Scope: Baton Rouge, LA Mission: The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students is committed to enriching the community by…
Community Building Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: $5,000 - $30,000 Overview Grants to benefit and continuously invest…
Community Charitable Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morgan Hill Community Foundation Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Morgan Hill Community Foundation is offering Community Charitable Grants…
Community Charter Network Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 26, 2025 Summary The Community Charter Network Scholarship, provided by…
Community Chest Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Chest Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The Community Chest Annual Grants provide financial support to…
Community Choice Scholarship Program Funder: Community Choice Credit Union Foundation Award Amount: $100,000 total distributed annually among multiple recipients Number of Awards: 26 scholarships in…
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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