Discretionary Grants (Warren County) Funder: Warren County Foundation Geographic Scope: Warren County, Ohio Award Range: Typically $500 to $2,500 Focus Areas: Requests must focus on at least one of…
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.
Disney Scholars Program Overview: UNCF scholarship program in partnership with Disney that provides scholarships to students attending HBCUs and other institutions. Focus Areas: Students pursuing…
Dissertation Writing Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University Amount: Approximately US $17,850 Last Updated: August 10, 2025 Summary The…
Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program - Organization: USDA Rural Development - Type: Foundation Grant
Distinction in Architecture Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Distinction in Architecture Scholarship at Montana State…
HPHS Distinguished Alumni Awards Purpose: To honor Highland Park High School graduates and community leaders who have distinguished themselves through outstanding professional accomplishments,…
Distinguished Master Educator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association For Surgical Education Inc Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Distinguished Master Educator Award, presented…
Distinguished Mid-Career Educator Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association For Surgical Education Inc Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Distinguished Mid-Career Educator Award honors…
Distinguished Teacher Award Status: Active; given annually Geographic Scope: United States and international Focus Areas: Education; positive influence on students' lives and learning Criteria:…
District 196 Foundation Funding Request Program Geographic Scope: Independent School District 196 (Minnesota, US) Mission: The District 196 Foundation works to eliminate barriers to learning for…
District 2 - Carl M. Saltveit Scholarship Organization: Sons of Norway District 2 Geographic Scope: District 2 lodges (includes Poulsbo area) Award: One scholarship covering tuition, room, and board…
District 2 - Sofie/Olson Memorial Scholarship Organization: Sons of Norway District 2 Geographic Scope: District 2 lodges (includes Poulsbo area) Award: Various scholarships Eligibility: - Members of…
District 2 Scholarship Funder: MNA District 2 Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Maryland Eligibility - Target: Applicants enrolled in a Maryland School of Nursing - Status: First-generation…
District 5 Scholarship Funder: MNA District 5 Geographic Scope: Maryland Overview Scholarship awarded by MNA District 5 to support nursing students.
District 5190 Scholarship Funder: District 5190 Scholarship Committee (Rotary) Geographic Scope: District 5190 (serves multiple Rotary clubs in the region) Overview: The Rotary Club of Reno may…
District Excellence Award Grants Geographic Scope: Brownsburg Community Schools (BCSC), Brownsburg, IN Overview: District Excellence Award grants are awarded to entire grade levels or departments.…
District Grant for Effective Schools Funder: The Rapides Foundation Status: The proposal submission period for the 2026-27 District Grant for Effective Schools is open Geographic Scope: Nine-parish…
District Grants - District Initiatives Geographic Scope: Dexter Community Schools (DCS), Michigan, US Eligible Applicants: Multiple DCS teachers, DCS principal, DCS director, or the superintendent…
District Program Award Geographic Scope: Sanger Independent School District (Sanger, Texas) Status: Active Award Amount: $10,000.00 (as of 2023-2024 award year) Overview: District Initiatives to…
District-Wide Classroom Review Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency is the state agency…
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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