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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PEO Sisterhood NM State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Loan Fund Overview: P.E.O. offers an Educational Loan Fund as part of its educational support programs. Status: Program mentioned on website but detailed information about loan amounts,…

PEO Sisterhood CA State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Loan Fund Status: Program exists in P.E.O. educational support portfolio Note: Only a link to the eligibility and application process page was provided in the source material. The full…

PEO Sisterhood AZ State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Loan Fund Overview: A P.E.O. Foundation educational support program providing loans for education. Note: The provided website content references the Educational Loan Fund on navigation…

PEO Sisterhood IN State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Loan Fund Status: Program mentioned on website navigation but detailed eligibility and application content not provided in the extracted pages. Contact: P.E.O. Executive Office, 3700…

PEO Sisterhood KS State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund Status: Program mentioned on website navigation and resource pages Note: Detailed information about this program was not provided in the available website content. The…

PEO Sisterhood NY State Chapter · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Loan Fund Program Type: Loan program for educational support Overview: The P.E.O. Educational Loan Fund appears to be a lending program available through P.E.O. International. Limited…

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Mentoring Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Amount: US $197,160 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Educational Mentoring…

Office of Postsecondary Education · May 14, 2026 Federal

Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (Labor), is soliciting applications in support of the administration of the…

US ED: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Opportunity Centers Program (EOC) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: US ED: Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Amount: US $238,000 - US $3,000,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The…

ALLIED ARTS OF OKLAHOMA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Outreach Grant Focus: Supports nonprofit arts organizations dedicated to Oklahoma youth through programming and outreach that provides arts experiences for underserved, rural, and at-risk…

ALLIED ARTS OF OKLAHOMA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Educational Outreach - Fall Cycle Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Allied Arts Of Oklahoma Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 14, 2025 Summary The Educational Outreach - Fall Cycle grant,…

JJs Legacy · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Educational Scholarship Funder: JJ's Legacy (Kern County, CA) Purpose: To support students who create educational presentations and demonstrate commitment to promoting organ, eye, and tissue donation…

PARAMEDIC RESOURCES INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Educational Scholarship Organization: California Paramedic Foundation Overview: Scholarships for Paramedics and EMTs to attend continuing education, such as conferences or training. Applications are…

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Scholarship Program Funder: Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) Geographic Scope: United States Program Type: Educational scholarships for college students Award Amounts: - Part-time…

GRAND CHAPTER OF PA ENDOWMENT · February 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Educational Scholarships Funder: Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania, Order of the Eastern Star Overview: The Grand Chapter of Pennsylvania offers scholarships to eligible persons to continue their…

CLINTON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Scholarships Funder: Clinton County Community Foundation Inc (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Clinton County, PA. For high school graduates from Central Mountain High School and Bucktail Area…

Varies (examples: $1,000 per student, $15,000 total for multiple students)
EVES FUND FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH INITIATIVES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Scholarships for Native American High School Students Organization: Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives Mission Focus: Promote hope and wellness for young Native Americans…

SEMINOLE COCONUT CREEK EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Educational Scholarships, Fellowships & Grants Funder: Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation, Inc. Status: Active Geographic Scope: Coconut Creek, FL (United States) Overview: The Seminole…

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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