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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ROANE COUNTY UNITED WAY INC · December 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Investment Grant Funder: Roane County United Way Inc (TN, US) Geographic Scope: Roane County, Tennessee Mission Alignment: RCUW mobilizes the caring power of our community to create…

UNITED WAY OF GOODHUEWABASHA · January 16, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Investment Grant - Education Funder: United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties Geographic Scope: Goodhue, Wabasha, and Pierce Counties, Minnesota Program Status: Active (2025 funding…

UNITED WAY OF MOWER COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Investment Grant Application Overview: Competitive allocation process for organizations identified as having the potential to make the greatest difference in the communities served by UWMC.…

US $2,500 - US $50,000
United Way of Kennebec Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Investment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Way of Kennebec Valley Amount: US $2,500 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Community Investment Grant Program…

UNITED WAY OF LEBANON COUNTY INC · November 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Investment Grants Funder: United Way of Lebanon County Inc (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Focus Areas: - Health - Education - Family Stability Award Amount: $1,000…

UNITED WAY OF KNOX COUNTY OHIO INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Investment Program Funder: United Way of Knox County Geographic Scope: Knox County, Ohio Focus Areas: - Health - Education - Financial Stability Program Description: Annually, the United…

SOUTH CENTRAL POWER COMPANY FOUNDATION · January 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Leadership Scholarship Funder: South Central Power Company Foundation Geographic Scope: 24-county service territory of South Central Power Company (Ohio) Eligibility: - High school seniors…

Up to US $5,000
Sturgis Area Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The Community Micro Grants by the Sturgis Area…

$2,500 - $7,500 per school (Total: $65,000 distributed to 13 schools)
VERMONT PRINCIPALS ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Navigator Pilot Program Mini-Monies Program - Round 1 Status: Completed (distributed April 2022) Geographic Scope: Vermont schools and school districts statewide Funder: U.S. Small Business…

UNITED WAY OF GREATER WATERBURYINC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Need Fund Funder: United Way of Greater Waterbury, Inc. Geographic Scope: Ten-town service area including Bethlehem, Cheshire, Middlebury, Prospect, Southbury, Thomaston, Waterbury,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CHIPPEWA CO · October 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Needs Grants Overview: Each year, Community Needs Grants are awarded to charitable organizations serving Chippewa County. Geographic Scope: Chippewa County, Wisconsin Funding Focus Areas: -…

UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Partner Grants Funder: United Way of East Central Alabama Geographic Scope: Calhoun, Cleburne, and Randolph Counties, Alabama Eligibility: - Non-profit agencies only - Must be pre-approved…

$7,500 - $50,000 per year
HEALTHY LAKEWOOD FOUNDATION · September 16, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Partnership Grants Geographic Scope: Lakewood, OH Funder: Healthy Lakewood Foundation Program Description: Community Partnership Grants provide sustained, flexible support to core Lakewood…

MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Power Initiative (CPI) Launched: June 2024 Purpose: Provide multi-year, general operating support to nonprofits serving Marin County residents. Designed to reduce administrative burden,…

Varies (2023 inaugural round: 44 grants totaling $396,800)
POTLATCH FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund Status: Active grant program (inaugural round completed in 2023) Geographic Scope: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana Eligibility: - Individual…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Response Grants Geographic Scope: Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut Focus Areas: - Arts, culture and heritage - Education - Health and human services Overview:…

CARTERSVILLE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Scholarships Purpose: Provides an avenue for local, community-based scholarships to be dispersed to students. Award Amount: Varies by scholarship Geographic Scope: Cartersville City…

THE JOLLY BOYS OF · March 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Service Incentive (CSI) Scholarship Funder: Jolly Boys of Williamsville Overview: Since 1975, the Jolly Boys have awarded nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to selected high…

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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