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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The CIRI Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence Annual Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CIRI Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Excellence Annual Scholarship, offered by the CIRI…

Otsego Public Schools Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education Grant Funder: Otsego Public Schools Foundation (MI, US) Geographic Scope: Otsego Public Schools district Grant program for educational excellence initiatives. Specific details…

Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Excellence in Education Grant, initiated…

ROUND ROCK ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Excellence in Education Grants Overview: The Excellence in Education Grants provide resources for educators to execute innovative ideas, programs, materials, equipment, field trips, and various other…

SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY · October 6, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Excellence in Education Initiative Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Lincoln, McCook, Minnehaha, and Turner counties (South Dakota) Program Overview: The Excellence in…

SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education Initiative Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Excellence in Education…

MOORESTOWN EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moorestown Education Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Excellence in Education Mini-Grant program…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Education- Teacher Mini-Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Excellence in Education…

American Fisheries Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in Fisheries Education Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Fisheries Society Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Excellence in Fisheries Education Award, established by the…

ARKANSAS STEM COALITION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excellence in STEM Education Grants Funder: Arkansas STEM Coalition Purpose: Support excellence in STEM education in Arkansas. Geographic Scope: Arkansas, US Contact Information: - Arkansas STEM…

CITY OF MUSKOGEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Excellence Scholarship Overview: Part of the City of Muskogee Foundation's scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. Key Details - Number of Awards: Six scholarships awarded annually -…

THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Excelsior Scholarship (UA1) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Excelsior Scholarship (UA1) is designed to support…

RIVERSIDE COUNTY OFFICE OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Exceptional Scholar Awards (Charter Schools) Funder: Riverside County Office of Education Overview: Recognition program for outstanding senior students from Riverside County Charter Schools.…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURIINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Exchange Bank Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri The…

THE KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Exchange Program to the United States Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kosciuszko Foundation Amount: US $7,650 - US $25,500 Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Exchange Program to the United…

WINTER HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Exclusive Warner University Scholarship Funder: Warner University Geographic Scope: Florida (for WHCS students) Eligibility: Winter Haven Christian School graduates/students planning to attend Warner…

EXELON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Exelon Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Exelon Foundation Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Exelon Community Grants Program aims to support nonprofit organizations and…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Expand Energy STEM Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Expand Energy STEM Education Fund,…

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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