CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program Funder: CSTO Charitable Trust (with funding of $100,000 awarded in 2025) Background: CSTO launched its first scholarship program for Castle Square…
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.
CSU Scholarship Overview: Scholarship program available through AFAS for Air Force families. Status: Listed as an education support option on AFAS website but detailed program information not…
CT Grown for CT Kids Grant: Pre-School Age Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Department of Agriculture Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The CT Grown for CT Kids Grant…
Overview Eager to Learn Program Our Eager to Learn program was created to provide college test prep assistance to all learners and, in 2022, was expanded to promote education about and access to…
CTE Grant: Innovation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The CTE Grant: Innovation Grants, offered by the Arkansas Department of…
CTE Grant: Modernization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Department of Education Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Career and…
CTE Revitalization Grant Program Funder: Oregon Department of Education (established via HB 3362 passed during 2011 Legislative Session) Geographic Scope: Oregon Background: AGC Oregon-Columbia…
CTUF and HIRE360 Candidate Tutor Support Program for Trade Apprentices Purpose: Provide 1:1 and small group tutoring sessions with highly qualified content specialists to help HIRE360 trade…
CU West CARES Foundation Grants Overview: The CU West CARES Charitable Foundation provides one-time grants, financial education, and volunteer support to non-profit organizations aligned with the…
Cubs Charities Community Fund Status: Active partnership Partnership Established: 1990 (formerly known as Cubs Care) Geographic Scope: Chicago Focus Areas: - Sports-Based Youth Development, including…
Cudahy Fund: General Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick And Anna M Cudahy Fund Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Cudahy Fund offers general community grants focusing on social…
Cuesta Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation Management Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Cuesta Foundation, established in 1962, focuses on funding organizations that create a…
Culinary Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coral Gables Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Culinary Arts Scholarship,…
Culinary Institute of America Scholarship Status: Annuity in progress (needs $150,000 more to fully fund) Geographic Scope: Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY Overview: In 2023, the Ingram…
Cullen Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cullen Foundation Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Cullen Foundation, established in 1947, supports cultural arts, education,…
Cullum Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cullum Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Cullum Foundation Grant supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in Augusta,…
Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Culpeper Foundation Fund Grant,…
Culpeper Rotary Foundation Scholarship For Four Year Degree Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Culpeper…
Cultivating Healthy Communities Grant Funder: Aetna Foundation Award Amount: $100,000 over two years Status: Past grant (awarded November 2017) Geographic Scope: National program; Bartram's Garden…
Awards to support high-quality, short term arts and cultural activities for grades K-12 at school sites during the school day. Rolling deadline at least 30 days prior to planned activity.
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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