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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RED LODGE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grantmaking Program Geographic Scope: Carbon County, Montana Funder: Red Lodge Area Community Foundation Overview: Annual grant program offering small, one-year grants to Carbon County…

LAS VEGAS NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY FOUN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Status: Grant cycle currently closed; next cycle opening information available Geographic Scope: San Miguel and Mora Counties, New Mexico Eligibility: - Organizations located in or…

Fremont Area Community Foundation · September 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Purpose: Support a wide variety of organizations and projects addressing critical local needs. Geographic Scope: Newaygo County and affiliate counties (Lake, Mecosta, Osceola) Focus…

$700 - $15,000
Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Trust · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: The Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island Community Grants program provides funding to nonprofit organizations serving Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. The program awards…

The Fremont Area Elderly Needs Fund · September 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Status: Active Geographic Scope: Newaygo County, Michigan (primary); Lake, Mecosta, and Osceola counties (through affiliate foundations) Focus Areas: 1. Community and Economic…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST ALABAMA · November 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Community Foundation of West Alabama Geographic Scope: West Alabama area communities Established: 1999 Purpose The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for…

Up to $5,000
SANTA CLARA COUNTY REALTORS · June 30, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Santa Clara County REALTORS® Foundation Geographic Scope: Santa Clara County, CA Focus Areas: Housing, education, communities, social services, and disaster relief…

STRATTON MOUNTAIN & VALLEY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Stratton Mountain & Valley Community Benefit Foundation Geographic Scope: Southern Vermont Mission Focus: The Stratton Foundation supports programs that address poverty by…

$200 - $5,000
CELEBRATION FOUNDATION INC · July 15, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Celebration Foundation Inc Geographic Scope: Celebration and surrounding Osceola County, Florida. Although the location of the grant requestor can be outside the area, the…

VILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ENDOWMENT · Closed · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Village Presbyterian Church Endowment (Kansas City, KS) Overview: Each year, Village allocates funds to nonprofits that care for and protect the vulnerable in Kansas City.…

Up to $18,000
Mt Pleasant Area Community Fnd · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) Geographic Scope: Isabella County, Michigan Mission: Enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and…

UNITED WAY OF CALHOUN COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants Funder: United Way of Calhoun County (TX, US) Geographic Scope: Calhoun County, Texas Overview: The United Way of Calhoun County offers funding to nonprofit community organizations…

HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads, Virginia Purpose: Competitive grants focused on long-term positive community impact Focus Areas: Community Grants focus on 6 areas: - Cultural…

Up to $10,000
SPUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · November 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Overview: Spur Community Foundation's Community Grants support organizations that enrich the quality of life in the Wood River Valley. These grants support a wide range of…

NEW HAMPSHIRE WOMEN'S · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Funder: New Hampshire Women's Foundation Geographic Scope: New Hampshire (statewide and regional) Focus Areas: - Support for organizations serving women and girls in New Hampshire -…

OTTAWA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: OCCF awards grants annually to support charitable programs and initiatives that address current and emerging needs in the fields of education, health and social services,…

The Amazing X Charitable Trust · September 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Overview: Strategic grants awarded to local agencies and programs addressing critical community needs in Newaygo County and affiliate counties (Lake, Mecosta, Osceola). Geographic…

SHENANDOAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · July 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Geographic Scope: Shenandoah County, Virginia Focus Areas: - Arts and Culture - Civic Affairs - Education - Environment - Health - Family, Child, and Social Services - Innovative…

Averaging $5,000 per grant; $35,000 total available
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL SPRINGFIELD · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast Status: Active annual funding cycle Geographic Scope: Greene and Christian counties, Missouri Award Amount: Grants average $5,000…

Up to US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley offers…

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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