Educational Sponsorship Program Purpose: Support current and future employees pursuing degrees required for qualified healthcare roles at Altru by covering tuition, program, and management fees.…
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.
Educationally Related Worcester Nonprofit Organizations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George I Alden Trust Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Educationally Related Worcester Nonprofit…
Educator Advisory Committee (EAC) Overview: A collaborative committee of Chicago Public Schools educators (teachers and principals) who advise The Chicago Public Education Fund and work together to…
Educator Diversity Funding Opportunity Funder: NewSchools Venture Fund (with financial support from Alice L. Walton and the Walton Family Foundation) Status: Closed - Funding round announced March…
Educator Empowerment Award Overview: Awards to help successful Indianapolis public schools convert into IPS Innovation Network Schools. Geographic Scope: Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS), Indiana…
Educator Grant Program Status: Currently suspended due to state budget cuts (as of 2026) Geographic Scope: Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD), California Overview: The MBEF Educator…
Educator Grants Funder: Roswell Woman's Club Inc (GA, US) Status: 2026 application period closed; 2027 applications will open January 8, 2027 Geographic Scope: Fulton County schools north of the…
Educator Grants Funder: Auburn Education Foundation Inc (NY, US) Program Overview: The Auburn Education Foundation funds innovative educational projects serving students in grades K–12 across the…
Educator Grants Overview: This initiative offers all Jeffco staff members the opportunity to apply for funding to enhance their schools or classrooms with innovative resources and programs. Purpose…
Educator Grants Description: A grant program specifically designed for educators in the Beaverton School District. Limited information is available on the website pages provided. Status: Program…
Educator Grants Overview: Funding impactful projects for educators throughout Rock Hill Schools. Geographic Scope: Rock Hill Schools, South Carolina, US Focus Areas: Educational projects and…
Educator Grants Funder: Sierra Foothills Audubon Society (SFAS) Purpose: Fund projects or initiatives that aim to raise awareness, knowledge and understanding of birds and the habitats and complex…
Educator Grants Organization: Wellesley Education Foundation Inc (MA, US) Mission: To advance innovation and excellence in the Wellesley Public Schools. Program Overview For over 40 years, WEF has…
Educator Impact Grant Funder: San Francisco Education Fund Geographic Scope: San Francisco, California Focus: Supporting educators in advancing equitable education for SFUSD (San Francisco Unified…
Educator Initiative Grant (EIG) Funder: Cherry Creek Schools Foundation (CCSF) Geographic Scope: Cherry Creek School District (CCSD), Colorado Purpose: Grants designed to spark learning and align…
Educator Mini-Grant Funder: Algalita Marine Research and Education Program Description: Annual mini-grant program supporting educators working on plastic pollution education and awareness.…
Educator Pipeline Competitive Grant (DC) Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: May 16, 2025 Summary The…
Educator Portfolio Grants - Moral Education Funder: The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity Overview: The Foundation's inaugural grantmaking initiative (launched October 2022) includes an Educator…
Educator Scholarship Purpose: Support District 65 educators in obtaining additional education (licensures, endorsements) that builds greater capacity to serve District 65 students, with emphasis on…
Educator Support Fund Overview Educators and teachers specifically benefit from knowing a community is rallying behind them to achieve great things for students. The ESF funds a variety of…
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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