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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DSST PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Denver Test Prep SAT Tutoring Scholarship Overview: This scholarship is funded by Denver Test Prep, Denver and Boulder's premier tutoring company. The program provides individual SAT tutoring…

DENVER SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Denver Test Prep SAT Tutoring Scholarship Funder: Denver Test Prep in partnership with DSST Public Schools Overview: This scholarship provides individual SAT tutoring sessions to DSST students who…

Agriculture Department · Rolling / Open State

Department of Agriculture - Grants The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) offers the following grant programs: Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom | Dairy Business Planning Grants | Dairy…

Children, Youth, and Families, Department of · Rolling / Open State

Department of Children, Youth, and Families - Grants Transfer of some grant programs from other agencies to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) began July 2024. For current grant…

Education Department · Rolling / Open State

Department of Education - Grants The Grants Management Directory provides all information about competitive and formula grants available through the Minnesota Department of Education in a centralized…

Labor and Industry Department · Rolling / Open State

Department of Labor and Industry - Grants Grants provide the seed money to train people for new careers or to advance labor-enhancing programs. The Department of Labor and Industry’s (DLI) grants…

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPT OF MINNES · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Department of Minnesota Scholarship Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus Areas: Education and higher learning beyond high school Overview: One…

Washington Headquarters Services · January 22, 2030 Federal

Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.…

Koch Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dependent Scholarship Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Koch Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Dependent Scholarship Awards, offered by the Koch…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Kendyl Depoali Kendyl Depoali was an extraordinary educator who had a significant and lasting impact on education in Washoe County. She began her 33-year career with the Washoe County School…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Deputy Frankie Lynn Betterton Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants must be…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Derek Jeter Scholarship-Turn 2 Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Overview Kalamazoo Community…

DERMODY PROPERTIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dermody Properties Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dermody Properties Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $3,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Dermody Properties Foundation Grant…

YMCA OF ROCK RIVER VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Derry Family Foundation Literacy Grant Amount: $25,000 Geographic Scope: Greater Rockford region, Illinois Focus Areas: - Literacy programming for youth - Reading proficiency - Family literacy…

DERRY WOLVERINE DREAM · February 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation Scholarship Award Funder: Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation (DWDF) Geographic Scope: Derry, New Hampshire (Rockingham County) Focus Areas: Educational scholarships for…

$7,500 - $15,000 (plus $8,500 bonus for 2-year grant cycle participants)
DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Desert Financial Foundation Grants to Nonprofits Funder: Desert Financial Foundation / Desert Financial Credit Union Geographic Scope: Arizona (statewide) Award Amount: $7,500 - $15,000 per…

DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Desert Financial Foundation Nonprofit Grants Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus Areas: - Education - Youth development - Workforce development - Early childhood…

Up to $40,000
COME TO BELIEVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Design Grant Program Funder: Come to Believe Foundation Overview: The Design Grant Program provides funding for universities to explore the CTB two-year college model in depth and begin to consider…

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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