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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THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edna and Erma Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Edna and Erma Memorial Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edna B. Collins Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Edna B. Collins Scholarship, offered by the Community…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edna Berg Fund for American Indian Nurses Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Edna Berg Fund for American Indian Nurses at Montana State…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edna Berg Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Edna Berg Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, is aimed at…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edna Haberle Visual Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Edna Haberle Visual Arts…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edna L. Martin Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Edna L. Martin Scholarship Fund, established by the…

CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Edna S. Hargrett Fund Geographic Scope: Orlando, FL Target Audience: Students of Jones High School Background: Established in 1999 by an anonymous donor to honor Mrs. Hargrett's direction of the…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edna Tracy White Chemistry Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Edna Tracy White Chemistry Scholarship, offered by Montana…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edna Tracy White Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Edna Tracy White Scholarship at Montana State University supports…

$60 million total program budget (no corporate donor cap)
BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ORGANIZED FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

EDS (Economically Disadvantaged Schools) Program Organization: Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) Description: Tax credit program designed to support economically…

PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Edson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pikes Peak Community Foundation Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Edson Foundation Grant, offered by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, champions…

Naperville Education Foundation · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Edu-preneur Grants Organization: Naperville Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Naperville 203 School District, Illinois Purpose: Transform learning with creative ideas. The program invites…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FAYETTE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educate Fayette Scholarship Fund Funder: Community Foundation of Fayette County Geographic Scope: Fayette County Focus: Education-related scholarships for post-secondary students Note: Limited…

MICHIGAN COLLEGE ACCESS NETWORK · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educated Workforce Pathway Planning Grant Overview: Through the Educated Workforce Pathway Planning Grant, MCAN aims to support cross-sector community teams to lead the charge in their community to…

JAMES GRAHAM BROWN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE:_ * _A Letter of Interest (LOI) is the first step to submitting an idea and to receiving an invitation to submit a full application._  * _LOIs Rolling until October 15, 2025__._…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LORAIN COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Education & Youth Development Community Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Lorain County Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Education & Youth Development Community…

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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