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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ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AIA-APA Minority Summer Fellowship Overview: A scholarship for minority students to participate in summer classical studies programs, particularly intensive field programs in classical archaeology…

Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation

AIASWW Education Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for…

Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The AIE After-School/Summer Residency Grant,…

Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

AIE Arts Curriculum Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The AIE Arts Curriculum Project, funded by the Arkansas…

Foundation for Arkansas Heritage and History Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

AIE In-School Residency Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The AIE In-School Residency Program Grant, offered by the…

American Institute for Economic Research · Rolling / Open Foundation

AIER Graduate Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Institute for Economic Research Amount: Up to US $4,200 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The AIER Graduate Fellowships are 12-week…

$20,000 (shared among recipients)
SOUTHWESTERN EXPOSITION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AIM FOR EDUCATION Funder: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) Geographic Scope: Texas Focus Areas: Merit-based scholarship for youth leadership development Overview: AIM FOR EDUCATION is a…

NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Aim High Grant Program: One-Year Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Life Foundation Amount: US $20,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Aim High Grant Program offers one-year grants of…

NEW YORK LIFE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Aim High Grant Program: Two-Year Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Life Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: December 17, 2025 Summary The Aim High Grant Program, funded by the New York…

AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Aimee Melissa Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Austin Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Aimee Melissa Davis Memorial…

AIMS Education Foundation · August 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

AIMS Future STEAM Teachers Scholarship Funder: AIMS Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Fresno, California, US Focus Areas: STEM Education, STEAM Education, Teacher Preparation, Undergraduate…

AIMS Education Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AIMS K-16 Scholarship Funder: AIMS Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Fresno, California, US Focus Areas: Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Teacher Preparation Award Amount: $5,000 per…

AIMS Education Foundation · August 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

AIMS Teacher Education Scholarship Funder: AIMS Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Fresno, California, US Focus Areas: Mathematics Education, Science Education, Teacher Credential Programs Award…

AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

AISD 125th Anniversary Consolidated Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Austin Community Foundation Amount: US $1,200 Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview AISD 125th Anniversary…

AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

AISES ARDC Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The AISES ARDC Scholarship provides…

AMERICAN INDIAN SCIENCE AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

AISES National Conference Travel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The AISES National Conference…

AJA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The AJA Foundation two-stage application process begins with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI). The Foundation accepts LOIs on a rolling basis (daily, no deadlines), and applicants can expect…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ajay Castro Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Ajay Castro Scholarship Fund, managed…

THE AJL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: For 2025, AJL is pausing grants to new grant partners. We heard and listened to past grant partners that there is a need for multiyear grantmaking and, to the extent where it's…

ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AJO Forever Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie Community Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The AJO Forever Scholarship, awarded by the Erie Community Foundation, supports…

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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