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
State/ Foundation
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HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Donald W. F. Ching Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Donald W. F. Ching Memorial Scholarship Fund honors…

DONALDSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Donaldson Foundation Organizational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Donaldson Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Donaldson Foundation offers…

YELLOWSTONE BOYS & GIRLS RANCH FOUNDATIO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Doney Alumni Scholarship Program – MSU Bozeman Funder: The Earl & Fay Doney Endowment Institution: Montana State University – Bozeman Eligible Programs: - Elementary Education - Early Childhood…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Donna Helterline Petouhoff Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Donna Helterline Petouhoff Memorial scholarship at Montana State…

COUNCIL BLUFFS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Donna L. Halda Scholarship Overview: A named scholarship for Council Bluffs Community School District seniors. Geographic Scope: Council Bluffs Community School District, Iowa Eligibility: - Must be…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Donna Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of Louisville Founded in…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Donna Van Asten ‘Face Forward’ Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Donna Van Asten…

$500 - $3,000
CHANDLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · March 27, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Donor Scholarships Funder: Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Geographic Scope: Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), Arizona Overview: CEF offers nearly 100 donor-funded scholarships for CUSD…

Varies by grant (examples: $2.9M approved February 2026, $1.4M approved December 2025, $612K approved December 2024)
RICHLAND COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Donor-Advised Fund Grants Overview: The Richland County Foundation administers Donor-Advised Funds that allow individuals, families, and corporations to make grant recommendations to their favorite…

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Donors Choose Teacher Mini Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Donors Choose Teacher Mini Grants program offers…

Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Door to College (DTC) Scholarship Program (NE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 05, 2025…

CHATTANOOGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dora Maclellan Brown Ministry Scholarships Overview: Scholarships named in honor and memory of the founder of The Generosity Trust, supporting students from the greater Chattanooga area who are…

Dora Roberts Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dora Roberts Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dora Roberts Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Dora Roberts Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on arts, social…

THE SAVANNAH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Doris Dorsey Jones Memorial Scholarship Award Amount: $1,690 Geographic Scope: Bryan, Chatham, and Effingham Counties, GA Eligibility: - All graduating seniors of high schools in Bryan, Chatham, and…

$100,000 - $52,000 per year
MEMORIAL HEALTH FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund Overview: Created in 2013 from the estate of Doris E. Schwartz, a former West York teacher and flight attendant. Established to foster innovation in education and…

$100,000 annually for grants; $52,000+ annually for scholarships
YORK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund Funder: Doris E. Schwartz Estate / York County Community Foundation Status: Active since 2013 Geographic Scope: York County, PA (13 school districts) Fund Size: $3.4…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doris F. Schneider Scholarship for Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $8,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Doris…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doris Fogler Braughton Fine Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Doris Fogler Braughton Fine Arts Scholarship at Montana…

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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