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.

15,931 grants
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open State

Awards to support transportation and admission costs incurred in attending arts and cultural events for K-12 students. Up to $1,000 for eligible Title I schools. Rolling deadline at least 30 days…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cultural Collaborations Excursion Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Cultural Collaborations Excursion…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Culver Young Farmers Agricultural Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Culver Young Farmers Agricultural…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cumberland Retired School Personnel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview Cumberland Community Foundation…

US $30,000 - US $1,000,000
Cummings Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cummings $30 Million Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cummings Foundation Inc. Amount: US $30,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Cummings $30 Million Grant Program will…

Cupertino Electric Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cupertino Electric Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cupertino Electric Inc Last Updated: August 21, 2024 Summary Cupertino Electric, established in 1954, is dedicated to supporting communities…

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curis Financial Credit Union Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary Overview For 30 years, the…

CSU LAW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Current CSU|LAW Student Scholarships Funder: CSU Law Alumni Association (CSULAA) Geographic Scope: Cleveland State University College of Law students Award Amount: Thousands of dollars awarded each…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Current Grant Opportunities Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Geographic Scope: West Texas region Overview: The Community Foundation of West Texas offers various grant opportunities for…

SOCIETY OF HEALTH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curriculum and Instruction Honor Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society Of Health And Physical Educators Last Updated: August 13, 2025 Summary The Curriculum and Instruction Honor Award,…

Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curry Award for Girls and Young Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary The Curry Award for Girls and…

THE CURRY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curry Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Curry Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Curry Family Foundation Grant aims to support local…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curt Marzolf Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The Curt Marzolf Memorial Scholarship, managed…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Curtis & Dorothy Young Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Overview Curtis & Dorothy Young Scholarship Duane Young, a…

THE CURTIS FUND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Curtis Credential of Value (CoV) Scholarship Program Status: Active and ongoing Geographic Scope: Vermont Focus Areas: Short-term, career-focused training programs leading to industry-recognized…

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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