African American Volkswagen Employees' Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The African American Volkswagen Employees'…
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.
African Scholars Program Overview: Automatic consideration for international students from Africa seeking financial aid at Wesleyan University. Geographic Scope: Africa (54 countries) Eligibility: -…
African-American Community Foundation - Charles and Pat Meadows Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - CJ McLin, Jr. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The African-American…
African-American Community Foundation - Colbert Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - Deloris L. Winslow Scholarship for Community Excellence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - Dr. Yvonne Walker-Taylor Women for Women Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 12, 2025…
African-American Community Foundation - Hazel Carter Scott Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,550 Last Updated: November 12, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - Idotha Bootsie Neal Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - Major John F. Harris, Jr., Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025…
African-American Community Foundation - Paul R. and Frieda M. Miller Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: November 11, 2025…
African-American Community Foundation - Pearl A. Dale and Audrey Parker Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary…
African-American Community Foundation - Professor E. Champ and Alma Warrick Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11,…
African-American Community Foundation - Robert S. Early, Sr. Memorial Youth Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025…
African-American Community Foundation - Scott Neal Simpson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - Thyrsa Frazier Svager Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - Wahid Abdullah Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - Waverly Glover Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…
African-American Community Foundation - William A. Lumpkin Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The William…
African-American Community Foundation - Yokley-Gamblin Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The…
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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