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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NORTHERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Community Foundation stewards several charitable funds that annually award grants to support nonprofit organization programs, projects and initiatives positively impacting the quality of…

NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Daniel J. Shea Memorial Scholarship Overview: A scholarship honoring PFC Daniel John Shea, a Norwalk native and Vietnam War combat medic who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his…

$3,000 cash + $7,000 for school's STEMworks lab (based on past awards)
MAUI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD INC · August 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award Funder: Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) Purpose: To honor the legacy of the late U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye by recognizing and empowering students who…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daniel R. DiNardi Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Daniel R. DiNardi…

CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daniel R. Miller Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Daniel R. Miller Scholarship, administered by the…

Daniel-Mickel Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Daniel-Mickel Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel-Mickel Foundation Last Updated: February 28, 2025 Summary The Daniel-Mickel Foundation, based in Greenville, SC, has been enhancing…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Danny Gunn Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Danny Gunn Memorial Scholarship, established by Melinda Gunn…

Up to US $15,000
THE DAN PAUL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

DanPaul Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dan Paul Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Danville Lions Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants must be full-time…

DANVILLE REGIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Danville Regional Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Danville Regional Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Danville Regional Foundation Grant aims to…

HELLENIC INITIATIVE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

DARE Summer Youth Academy Funder: The Hellenic Initiative (THI) Geographic Scope: Greece Focus Areas: Youth development, summer education programs Organization Type: THI Program Contact Information:…

Darke County Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darke County Foundation Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Darke County Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The Darke County Foundation Community Grant…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darleen A. Ellingson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Darleen A. Ellingson Scholarship at Montana State University…

THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darlene Hooley Scholarship for Oregon Veterans Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Darlene Hooley Scholarship for Oregon Veterans…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darlington Area Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Darlington Area Community Fund Grants, established…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Darlington Excellence in Education (EIE) Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Darlington Excellence in…

Richland #44 School Foundation · March 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Darrel Hendrickson Scholarship Funder: Richland #44 School Foundation, Colfax, North Dakota Status: Active (2026 application is open) Geographic Scope: Richland #44 School District, North Dakota…

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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