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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOULDER COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

15 Forever Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Boulder County Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The 15 Forever Fund Grant, established by the Community Foundation Boulder…

CICP FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

16 Tech Community Investment Fund Overview: A community-focused fund launched in 2019 to ensure access, opportunity and revitalization of neighborhoods in and around the 16 Tech Innovation District…

CENTRAL INDIANA CORPORATE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

16 Tech Community Investment Fund Overview: A community-focused fund launched in 2019 to ensure access, opportunity and revitalization of neighborhoods in and around the 16 Tech Innovation District…

16 TECH COMMUNITY CORPORATION · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

16 Tech Community Investment Fund - Impact Pool Overview: The Impact Pool supports larger-scale initiatives within the 16 Tech Community Investment Fund. Established in 2019, this fund ensures that…

16 TECH COMMUNITY CORPORATION · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

16 Tech Community Investment Fund - Innovation Pool Overview: The Innovation Pool provides grants to smaller organizations and emerging neighborhood-driven solutions within the 16 Tech Community…

$1,250 - $3,000
CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

1818 Constitution Grant Funder: Connecticut Humanities Council Inc Geographic Scope: Connecticut Award Amount: $1,250-$3,000 Deadline: One-time grant opportunity Overview: Special grant opportunity…

THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

1829 Legacy Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Rhode Island Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The 1829 Legacy Fund Grants, managed by the Rhode Island Community…

ROTARY CLUB OF CHARLOTTE NORTH CAR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

1921 Scholarship Fund Overview: Charlotte Rotary's longest running scholarship fund, established in 1921. The fund provides scholarships to undergraduate students on the basis of academic merit,…

THE CLEVELAND AVENUE FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

1954 Project - Luminary Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleveland Avenue Foundation for Education Group Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The 1954 Project - Luminary…

Up to $10,000 for nonprofits; Up to $1,000 for public schools
THE DALLAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

19th Amendment Centennial Fund Overview: A collaborative funding initiative created by multiple philanthropic partners to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment (women's right to vote)…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

1st Financial Bank USA Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The 1st Financial Bank USA Scholarship,…

1ST SOURCE FOUNDATION INC XXX-XX-XXXX · Rolling / Open Foundation

1st Source Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: 1 St Source Foundation Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The 1st Source Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in communities by…

$2,500 per award (Two awards available for 2026)
TWO HUNDRED CLUB OF BERGEN COUNTY · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

200 Club of Bergen County Member Scholarship Geographic Scope: Bergen County, NJ Purpose: Award scholarships to the children of 200 Club members who are high school seniors. Eligibility: -…

COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · April 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2019 Summer Momentum Scholarship Status: Active (deadline April 15) Geographic Scope: Henderson Community College students Award Amount: - $531 for in-person class - $591 for online class Overview:…

INTERNATIONAL UNION - UAW · June 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2024 UAW Family Scholarship Program Program Overview: For more than 45 years, the Family Education Center has been a place where UAW members and their families come together for an experience that…

Between $10,000 and $250,000
CA State Library · Rolling / Open State

2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants The California State Library’s LSTA Community Impact grants opportunity helps California’s libraries respond effectively to local needs and align services…

International Brotherhood of 063 TCWH · May 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

2025 Teamsters Scholarship Fund Funder: Teamsters Union Overview: Financial award to support educational goals of high school seniors graduating in 2025 who are financial dependents of Teamsters…

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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