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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Monterey Peninsula College Foundation · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Emergency Assistance Program Program Type: Emergency financial assistance grants Geographic Scope: Monterey Peninsula College service area Overview: The Emergency Assistance Program provides timely…

ELKS NATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Educational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elks National Foundation Inc Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The Emergency Educational Grants offer vital financial support of up to $5,000…

EMERGENCY MEDICINE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Medicine Interest Group Grant (EMIG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Emergency…

GREAT MN SCHOOLS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emergency Student Connectivity Fund Status: Active emergency response fund Geographic Scope: Minneapolis, Minnesota; serves Great MN Schools' portfolio of schools Background: Federal immigration…

MONMOUTH COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emerging Artist Scholarship Program Overview: Monmouth Arts presents young art students with college scholarships through the Emerging Artist Scholarship Program. Geographic Scope: Monmouth County,…

Stoneleign Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Organizations submit an application form and a two-page summary describing the project they are interested in pursuing with an Emerging Leader Fellow. See Letter of Inquiry deadline…

We Raise Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emerging Leader Grants Overview: Emerging Leader Grants are offered by We Raise Foundation for emerging leaders in Christian nonprofit organizations. Geographic Scope: United States (foundation is…

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emerging Leadership Award for Women Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program developed by United Way of Southern Nevada and Women United to support and nurture future community leaders by enabling…

UNITED WAY OF THE FLINT HILLS INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Emerging Needs Grants Overview: United Way of the Flint Hills offers Emerging Needs Grants to eligible organizations in their community to fund innovative approaches to meeting health and human…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emerine Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview Emerine Memorial Scholarship Fund The…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emerson and Janet Koenig Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary Overview The…

$30,000 per year
BOSTON GREEN ACADEMY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

EmersonWRITES Scholarship Provider: Emerson College Award Amount: $30,000 per year to attend Emerson College Geographic Scope: Boston Public School students (including BGA) Eligibility: - Students in…

EPHRAIM MCDOWELL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

EMH Health Care Scholarship Funder: Ephraim McDowell Health Care Foundation Inc (Kentucky) Program Type: Education scholarship for high school seniors and college students Geographic Scope: Boyle,…

E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: E U P Community Foundation Alliance Inc Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Emily and Frank Smiddy Scholarship, offered by the…

BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Emily Chinn Kindness Awards Overview: Awards funded by Dr. Terrance Chinn in memory of his wife Emily, given annually to recognize students demonstrating kindness and inner strength of character.…

THE EMILY DAVIE AND JOSEPH S KORNFELD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Emily Davie and Joseph S. Kornfeld…

LEE INITIATIVES INC · Closed · Annual Foundation

Emily Lee Scholarship Funder: Lee Initiatives, Inc. (PA, US) Overview: A long-standing scholarship program begun in the 1980s and awarded annually. The program is directed toward deserving young…

Calaveras Big Trees Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Calaveras Big Trees Association Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2025 Summary The Emily M. Hewitt Memorial Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NANTUCKET · Rolling / Open Foundation

Emily Stover Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Nantucket Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Emily Stover Memorial…

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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