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
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DECATUR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Decatur County Purdue Ag Alumni Association Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decatur County Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Decatur County Purdue Ag Alumni…

$5,000 (two scholarships awarded annually)
MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM · May 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Decatur Memorial Foundation Agriculture Science Scholarship Funder: Decatur Memorial Foundation and Decatur Memorial Hospital Geographic Scope: Decatur, Illinois area Award Amount: Two $5,000…

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Purpose Through endowment funds established by individuals, families, businesses and organizations, our combined resources allow us to not only address community needs today, but help us…

THREE RIVERS ENDOWMENT TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dede Lawson Memorial Scholarship Organization: Three Rivers Endowment Trust / Three Rivers College Geographic Scope: Southeast Missouri, serving Three Rivers College students Focus Areas: Nursing and…

CHI PSI EDUCATIONAL TRUST INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dedicated Fund (DF) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: CHI PSI EDUCATIONAL TRUST INC Last Updated: July 30, 2025 Summary Chi Psi's Dedicated Fund (DF) Grants support educational initiatives for Alphas by…

Up to US $60,000
ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dedicated Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Dedicated Grant Program by the Ann Arbor Area…

ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dee & King Webster Fund for Greater Lawrence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essex County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Dee & King Webster…

Up to $2,500 for two years
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dee & Steve Lambert STEM Scholarship Institution: Community College of Aurora Foundation Purpose: Supports graduates of local Aurora high schools pursuing STEM degrees. Founders: Steve and Dee…

THE AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION · October 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

DEED Educational Scholarships Overview Funder: American Public Power Association (APPA) Program: Demonstration of Energy & Efficiency Developments (DEED) - Educational Scholarships Website:…

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deeper Learning Implementation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Amount: Up to US $16,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Deeper…

DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Defiance Area Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Defiance Area Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Defiance Area Foundation Grant supports…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Degree Completion Initiative Scholarships Geographic Scope: Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut Focus: Supporting adults in completing their college degrees Overview: The…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deitemeyer, Harold R., Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Deitemeyer, Harold R. Scholarship,…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deja Vu Surf Hawai'i Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Deja Vu Surf Hawai'i Scholarship Fund, established by a…

DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture · Rolling / Open Foundation

DeKalb Ag Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Amount: US $1,200 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary Overview DeKalb County Farm Bureau…

DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture · Rolling / Open Foundation

DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DeKalb County Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The DeKalb County Farm…

NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dekko Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Dekko Community Fund, established in 1992 by the Dekko Foundation, aims…

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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