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.

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Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Ambler Trust Grants, provided by the Elizabeth Raymond…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elizabeth Seitz Moyer Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Elizabeth Seitz Moyer Memorial Scholarship at Montana…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Elk Grove Chamber of…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elk Grove Community Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Elk Grove Community…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elk Grove Elementary Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Elk Grove Elementary…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elk Grove Honor Roll Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,250 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Elk Grove Honor Roll…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elk Grove Laguna Forum Community Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Elk Grove Laguna…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elk Grove Optimist Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Elk Grove Optimist…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elk Grove Police Explorers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Elk Grove Police…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elkhorn Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The Elkhorn Community Fund, established in 2007, enables…

THE ELKINS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elkins Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Elkins Foundation Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The Elkins Grant, offered by The Elkins Foundation, aims to enhance the quality of life in Houston and…

MONTANA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elks Legacy Scholarship Organization: Montana State Elks Association (MSEA) Geographic Scope: Montana Overview: The Elks Legacy Scholarship supports students pursuing higher education. Recipients are…

Over $3.65 million annually (distributed across all recipients)
DANBURY LODGE NO 120 OF THE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Elks National Foundation College Scholarships Funder: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks National Foundation Overview: Each year the Elks National Foundation provides more than $3.65 million in…

$1,000 - $15,000 per year for up to four years
CONNECTICUT ELKS ASSOCIATION · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Elks National Foundation Scholarship Contest Overview: The Connecticut Elks Association administers the Elks National Foundation (ENF) Scholarship Contest for high school students. Geographic Scope:…

BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Elks National Foundation Scholarships Funder: Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (Elks National Foundation) Website: summitelks1246.org Program Type: Scholarship Overview The Elks National…

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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