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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DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Service Scholarship Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Award Amount: $3,000 - $5,000 per recipient (30 high school seniors awarded $96,000 total in 2024) Focus…

DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION · April 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Service Scholarship Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus Areas: Education; support for high school seniors who volunteer in their communities Eligibility -…

CIRCLE OF SERVICE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Services & Jewish Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Circle of Service Foundation Last Updated: November 05, 2025 Summary The Circle of Service Foundation offers grants to enhance…

COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY · April 3, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Overview: Community Action of Southern Kentucky accepts applications each spring for annual CSBG Scholarships. There are $1,000 scholarships…

Up to $2,500 for first-time applicants; varying amounts for returning applicants
SECOND CHANCE SHOP · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Support Awards Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: Summerville and Tri-County area, South Carolina Mission Alignment: Second Chance Thrift Shop reinvests proceeds from…

Varies (examples: $18,144, $20,000, $30,000, $18,500, $20,000+)
THE LEAGUE CLUB INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Trust Fund Grants Organization: The League Club, Inc. (Naples, Florida) Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Collier and Lee Counties, Florida Focus Areas: - Education for…

US $3,000 - US $9,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOULDER COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Boulder County Amount: US $3,000 - US $9,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Community Trust Grants, managed by the…

$3,000 per student
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Values Scholarship Funder: UW Credit Union Background: Established in 2013, marking its 10-year anniversary in 2023. The scholarship has honored the volunteerism, activism, and mentorship…

MCKEESPORT HOSPITAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Community Wellbeing Grants Purpose: Fund programs that are not directly focused on health, including education, scholarships, environmental impact, and other community service-related programs.…

TUCSON VALUES TEACHERS · Rolling / Open Foundation

CommunityShare Mini-Grants Overview: Powered by the Teacher Elevation Fund, CommunityShare Mini-Grants empower PreK–12 teachers in Southern Arizona to bring innovative, real-world learning…

COMO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Como Charitable Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Como Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Como Charitable Foundation Grants support various programs in human…

COMPASS COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Compass Education Foundation Scholarships Funder: Compass Community Healthcare Programs (CA, US) Geographic Scope: Central Coast region (San Luis Obispo County or Santa Barbara County) Overview: The…

VARIETY - THE CHILDRENS CHARITY OF · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Compassion Grant Program Target: Children and families in Southern California Mission: Provide direct financial assistance to meet urgent needs of children and families in the community Focus Areas:…

Sonora Area Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Competitive & Foundation-Initiated Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sonora Area Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Competitive & Foundation-Initiated Grant Programs by the…

Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Competitive and Field of Interest Grants Overview: The Richland County Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations addressing community needs through competitive grants and field of interest…

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Competitive Community Grant- Education ( Fall cycle) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Overview Competitive…

GREATER CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Competitive Donor-Advised Funds: Altorfer Inc. Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $2,400 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The…

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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