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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THE DAVID E & CASSIE L TEMPLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

David E. and Cassie L. Temple Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: David E And Cassie L Temple Foundation Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The David E. and Cassie L. Temple Foundation offers…

AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION · Rolling / Open Foundation

David E. Lumley Young Scientist Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The David E. Lumley Young…

BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

David E. Pradell Award Geographic Scope: Brookline Public Schools, Brookline, MA Eligibility: Middle-school teachers who are recipients of a BEF Teacher Grant Focus: Work that: - Stimulates students'…

$1,000 per student (2 awards annually)
PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

David Gibson Memorial Scholarship Overview: Annual scholarship established in honor of David Gibson, a Park County agricultural innovator and mentor, to support students pursuing vocational and trade…

NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY FOUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

David J Lewandowski Memorial Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Vision:…

Summit Bank Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

David J. Casper Athletic Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: Oakland area (Bishop O'Dowd High School) Award Type: One-year scholarship Eligibility: - Student from Bishop O'Dowd High School - Exemplary…

Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation

David J. DiCesare Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $1,500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…

Pendleton Foundation Trust · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

David Jon Lindberg Memorial Scholarship Established: 2013 Award Amount: $2,500 annually Eligibility: Pendleton High School graduates Purpose Honors the memory of David "D.J." Lindberg, a 1972…

OUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

David K. Lynch Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daviess County Community Foundation Amount: US $730 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the David K. The…

Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

David L. and Frances G. Ray Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the David L. and Frances G. The next deadline…

University of Maine Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

David M. Cheney Memorial Scholarship Fund Focus Areas: Support for University of Maine students Background: The David M. Cheney Scholarship Fund was created to honor David Cheney's memory and his…

Hampton Wildlife Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

David M. Cline Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Wildlife Fund Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The David M. Cline Scholarship, established by the Hampton…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

David M. Kleppinger Family Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The David M. Kleppinger…

The Economic Club of Washington DC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

David M. Rubenstein Scholarship Program Overview: One of the few large-scale scholarships dedicated exclusively to students graduating from D.C. public and charter schools. Award Amount:…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

David O. Kem and Judith L. Raines Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The David O. Kem and Judith L. Raines Scholarship at…

$500 plus membership and meeting registration
AMERICAN CLEFT PALATE - · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

David P. Kuehn Speech Scholarship Purpose: Helps current master's or doctoral students enrolled in a communication sciences and disorders or related program participate in ACPA's Annual Meeting.…

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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