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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COLUMBUS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doris Hale Nursing Scholarship Fund Funder: Columbus Medical Association Foundation Purpose: Provide scholarship awards to qualified nursing students Focus: Medical Training/Education - Nursing…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doris Hardinger Roome Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Doris Hardinger Roome Scholarship Fund, established in…

Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doris L. Kenney Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Doris L. The next deadline for this grant is…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doris R. Swartz Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Doris R. Swartz Scholarship at Montana State University supports students…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Doris Wood Business Endowment Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Doris Wood Business Endowment Scholarship at Montana State…

$1,500 per year for four years (total $6,000)
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dorothea B. Shaw Scholarship Funder: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Program Status: Active; endowed scholarship in perpetuity Geographic Scope: Duval County, Florida Award Amount:…

DOROTHY A ASHCRAFT CHARITABLE XXXXX7008 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Dorothy A. Ashcraft Charitable Trust Grant offers…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy A. Howard Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Dorothy A. The next deadline…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy and Edwin Liu Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Dorothy and Edwin Liu Scholarship Fund, established by…

THE DOROTHY AND MARSHALL M · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Grant Portal is open February through March, June through July 31 and October 1 through November.  Applicants will be notified of approval, or declination, within 60 days of the…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Cage Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Our Mission To assist donors…

CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Dillman Max Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Dorothy Dillman Max Scholarship, administered by the Crown…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $10,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Iglehart Pumphrey Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Dorothy Iglehart…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy J. Thurston Graduate Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dorothy Jean Coates Scholarship Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 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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