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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WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Dr. Rudy Wilson Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Washington Township Schools, Indiana Background: This scholarship honors Dr. Rudy Wilson (December 21, 1932 – January 17, 2023), the first…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
Dr Scholl Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. Scholl Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dr Scholl Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Dr. Scholl Foundation offers grants annually to IRS…

DR SEUSS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. Seuss Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dr Seuss Foundation Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Dr. Seuss Foundation aims to enhance literacy through…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. Sidney Rafal Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $1,500 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Dr. Sidney Rafal Memorial Fund,…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. Tai Afrik Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Dr. The next deadline…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. Thomas E. and Mary M. Ashley Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Dr. Thomas…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. Thomas Soltz Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Dr. Thomas Soltz Scholarship,…

$2,500 (one scholarship awarded annually)
MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM · May 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Dr. Thomas W. Samuels Nursing Scholarship Funder: Decatur Memorial Foundation Geographic Scope: Decatur, Illinois area; Richland Community College students Award Amount: One $2,500 scholarship…

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. U.R. Plante Medical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Dr. U.R. Plante Medical Scholarship,…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. William E. & Norma Sprague 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…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dr. William M. Walker Memorial Medical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $9,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The Dr. William…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Drake Cameron Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Drake Cameron Scholarship, established by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL MA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Dream Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Dream Endowment, offered by the Community Foundation of…

DREAM PARTNERSHIP · May 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

DREAM Partnership Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania Focus Areas: Provides scholarships to support students with intellectual disabilities pursuing postsecondary education…

NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

DREAM Scholarship Overview: A scholarship for graduating CT State Norwalk students. Geographic Scope: CT State Norwalk students Eligibility Requirements: - Minimum 2.8 GPA (or 2.0 for Path2Success) -…

$1,500 per year
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

DREAM Scholarship Institution: Community College of Aurora (CCA) and LatinX Faculty and Staff Association Purpose: Supports DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students and undocumented…

DREAMORG · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Dream the Future: Green Career Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program offered by Dream.Org in partnership with Frontline Gig that invests in the next generation of climate leaders by providing…

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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