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
Foundation
Updated daily
$11,000 - $33,000 (2023 round)
PARKS CALIFORNIA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Adventure Pass Grants Program Geographic Scope: California statewide (19 initial locations, expanded to 54 participating parks as of November 2023) Focus Areas: - Enabling fourth graders and their…

Advia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advia Youth Scholarships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advia Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Advia Youth Scholarships Program, initiated by the Advia Foundation, aims to…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems…

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC · March 2, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Advocacy Summit Scholarship Purpose: Provides an opportunity for Armenian American college students to travel to Washington, DC for the annual Advocacy Summit. Geographic Scope: United States…

$1,000,000 per year (through 2020)
ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE NETWORK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Advocate Bethany Community Health Fund Status: Established in 2006; currently undergoing strategic planning. As of 2019, the LOI process for new applicants is suspended. Only current grantees (those…

AEG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AEG K-14 Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The AEG K-14 Education Fund Grant…

AERIUM A NONPROFIT CORPORATION · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Aerium Student Scholarship Program Purpose: Support passionate, driven students pursuing careers in aviation, aerospace, and related fields. Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania residents only Focus Areas:…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Aerospace Studies Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Aerospace Studies Scholarship at Montana State University offers…

$20,000 total ($5,000 per team, up to 4 teams)
WIND FOR SCHOOLS LLC DBA REPOWERING SCHOOLS · May 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation

AES & REpowering Schools 2026 Seed Grant Program Program Name: Empowering College Student Teams to Advance Stakeholder Engagement and Renewable Energy Policy Purpose: Support college student teams in…

AES Hawaii Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Aes Hawaii Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: AES HAWAII FOUNDATION Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The AES Hawaiʻi Foundation Grant supports communities near AES Hawaiʻi’s renewable…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Hawaii Island Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund, established by the…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Kauai Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Kauai, established in 2022 by…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Maui Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The AES Hawaii Scholarship Fund - Maui, established in 2022 by the…

US $50,000 - US $100,000
AES Ohio Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

AES Ohio Foundation: Power Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: AES Ohio Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The AES Ohio Foundation's Power Grants aim to create…

Audio Engineering Society Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

AESEF Graduate Studies Grants- Garry Margolis Scholarship Status: ACTIVE Funder: Audio Engineering Society Inc Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The AESEF Graduate…

Up to US $5,000
THE ASHTABULA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

AF: Grant $5,000 or Less Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashtabula Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2024 Summary The Ashtabula Foundation offers grants of $5,000 or less to…

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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