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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Full tuition and academic fees for 4 years
Congaree Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Congaree Foundation Scholarship Program Type: College Scholarship Geographic Scope: South Carolina Focus Area: Golf industry/Professional Golf Management education Overview Established in 2021 in…

PLANET WOMEN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Congo Education Partners Grant Overview: Grant supporting Congo Education Partners' mission to protect Congo's rainforest and improve lives through higher education in sustainable agriculture, forest…

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE COLONIAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Congressional Essay Contest Overview: Essay contest offered by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. Status: Program is listed on the NSCDA Scholarships, Grants & Awards page;…

Full tuition + $250 travel allowance + meals, per diem, and housing
THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Congressional Seminar Essay Contest for High School Students Funder: The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York (NSCDNY) Overview: A national writing competition run by NSCDA…

New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Connect Kids to Parks Field Trip Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Connect Kids to Parks Field…

$3.8 million (FY2026, increased from $3 million in FY2025)
Parks & Trails New York Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Connect Kids to Parks Program Program Status: Active, state-funded program Geographic Scope: Statewide across New York State Funder: New York State (funded through Environmental Protection Fund)…

North Yellowstone Education Foundation · April 25, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Connect! Grants Overview: Connect! Grants is a classroom grants program that supports projects filling educational gaps, promoting health and wellness, and reaching a wide range of students.…

LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Connell F. Smith-Homer Brown Scholarship Award Established: 1986 by the Executive Board of Local 773 and LiUNA Vice President Edward M. Smith Purpose: Provides substantial grants for the education of…

CONNELLY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Connelly Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connelly Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Connelly Foundation Grant, established in 1955, aims to create access and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Connexus Association Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Connexus Association Scholarship provides…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Connie Celeste Sherman Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Connie…

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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