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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Community Foundation for Dickson County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation for Dickson County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Dickson County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation for…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR OAK PARK · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation for Oak Park Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Oak Park Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation for Oak Park…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation For Perry County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation for Perry…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF BURKE COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation Grants - Patton/Cornwell Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Burke County Amount: US $5,246 Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The Patton/Cornwell Fund, part of…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation Library Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Community…

KEOKUK AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Community Foundation of Des Moines County Grant Every year, the Community Foundation of Des Moines County distributes grants to area nonprofits.  Origin and Purpose The Grants and Due…

Range from small one-time awards to large multi-year awards; $1.2 million awarded in 2025-2026
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Scholarships Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut (34 of 42 towns in service area) Focus Areas: Educational support for students pursuing higher education…

Community Foundation of Jackson County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation of Jackson County: Fall Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Jackson County Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Jackson County offers…

Lafayette Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation of Lafayette Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lafayette Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Lafayette…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation of Lyon County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Community Foundation of Lyon…

MONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation of Northern Rosebud County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,500 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF RANDOLPH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation of Randolph County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Randolph County Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary The Community Foundation of Randolph County…

Community Foundation of South Lake County Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Foundation of South Lake Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Lake County Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Community…

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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