Community Impact Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) Geographic Scope: Northeast Michigan Overview: Community Impact Grants support projects that make a positive…
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 Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Matanuska-Susitna (UWMS) Geographic Scope: Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Overview UWMS provides support for programs and services in the Mat-Su valley that…
Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Windham County Inc (VT, US) Geographic Scope: Windham County, Vermont Program Type: One year program grants Focus Areas: Programs that align with UWWC's…
Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Capital Foundation Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Community Impact Grants, offered by the Texas Capital Bank Foundation, are aimed at…
Community Impact Grants - Rutland County Funder: United Way of Rutland County Inc Overview: United Way of Rutland County raises funds on an annual cycle to invest into programs that help address the…
Community Impact Grants Funder: 1889 Foundation in partnership with United Way of the Southern Alleghenies Geographic Scope: Cambria and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania Program Status: Active (1889…
Community Impact Grants Funder: Columbus Jewish Foundation (partner of JewishColumbus) Geographic Scope: Columbus, Ohio area and Israel/Overseas Program Overview: The Community Impact Committee (CIC)…
Community Impact Investment Fund Funder: United Way of Aroostook Geographic Scope: Aroostook County, Maine Overview: Annual grant program where nonprofits in Aroostook County apply for funding…
Overview The Jackson Community Foundation's Grant Committee prioritizes funding for programs, services, and systems change initiatives that provide opportunities for learning, action, and advocacy…
Community Impact Scholarship Program Organization: Travis Credit Union Purpose: Educational scholarship program supporting students in the Travis Credit Union service area Award Amount: Approximately…
Community Impact: L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund, established by the Greater…
Community Investment Allocation Funder: Ada Regional United Way Inc (OK, US) Geographic Scope: Pontotoc County and zip codes 74849 and 74872. For multi-county agencies, services must be provided in…
Community Investment Fund Status: Active, ongoing annual allocations Geographic Scope: Warren, Washington, and Northern Saratoga Counties, NY Mission: Support diverse community service organizations…
Overview Community Investment Fund - Ft. Madison (IA) Freeport-McMoRan's group-wide guiding philosophy for its community development activities is Transforming Tomorrow Together. This philosophy…
Community Investment Fund - Graham County (AZ)/ Globe- Miami (AZ) & Green valley + Sauharita (AZ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: Up to US $80,000 Last…
Community Investment Fund - Grant County (NM) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: Up to US $90,250 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary Overview Community…
Community Investment Fund - Greenlee County (AZ) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: May 15, 2025 Summary The Community…
Community Investment Fund- Climax Area- Colorado & Henderson- Colorado Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026…
Community Investment Funding Program 2026-2028 Funder: United Way of the Piedmont Status: The 2026-2028 funding process is now closed. Geographic Scope: Cherokee, Spartanburg, and Union counties in…
Community Investment Funds Overview: The Community Investment Funds are the signature grant cycle managed by the Community Foundation for Northern Virginia in which funds are invested 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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