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
Foundation
Updated daily
Up to $3,000
CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fake News Grants Funder: Connecticut Humanities Council Inc Geographic Scope: Connecticut Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Overview: Grants to support projects addressing media literacy, misinformation,…

CAMBRIDGE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Falcon Pride Scholarship Funder: Cambridge Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Cambridge, MA Overview: Scholarship program for Cambridge Rindge and Latin School (CRLS) graduates. Program has grown…

$250,000 anticipated funding
Pisgah Health Foundation · October 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Fall 2026 Grant Cycle Funder: Pisgah Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Haywood, Madison, and Transylvania Counties, North Carolina Funding Amount: $250,000 anticipated funding Mission: The Pisgah…

MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Fall 2026 Scholarship Application Organization: Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation Status: Application period is currently open Geographic Scope: Maricopa County Community College District…

Capitol Hill Community Foundation · September 28, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Fall and Spring Grants Award Amount: Up to $3,000 Recurrence: Awarded twice yearly in November (Fall) and May (Spring) Geographic Scope: Capitol Hill neighborhood, Washington, DC Focus Areas: -…

PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fall Community Action Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Fall Community Action Grants…

ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE CATHOLIC COMMUN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fall Education, Lay Leadership and Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Archdiocese Of Milwaukee Catholic Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Archdiocese of Milwaukee…

JW & HM GOODMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fall Grant Cycle - Education and Health & Human Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: The J W & H M Goodman Family Charitable Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2024 Summary The…

US $8,000 - US $12,000
JW & HM GOODMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fall Grant Cycle: Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The J W & H M Goodman Family Charitable Foundation Amount: US $8,000 - US $12,000 Last Updated: May 03, 2025 Summary The J W & H M Goodman…

YOUTHWELL NEW HAMPSHIRE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fall Grant Program Status: Program Paused Funder: YouthWell New Hampshire Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Mission Alignment: Programs must be aligned with YouthWell NH's mission to positively impact…

National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fall Program Grants: PTA Connected: Ready, Tech, Go! Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Fall Program Grants:…

National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fall Programs Grants: PTA Connected Be Internet Awesome Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The PTA Connected: Be…

National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fall Programs Grants: STEM + Families Science Festival Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Congress of Parents & Teachers Amount: US $1,250 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The STEM +…

~$580 (one 3-credit summer course)
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fall-to-Fall Scholarship Institution: Community College of Aurora Foundation Purpose: Provides financial resources for students during summer semester when students have limited access to Federal…

Boulder Police Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fallen Officer Eric Talley Memorial Scholarship Overview: Scholarship created in honor of fallen Boulder Police Officer Eric Talley, who was killed in the line of duty during the March 22, 2021 mass…

US $2,000 - US $5,000
The Cape Cod Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Falmouth Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Cape Cod Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 25, 2025 Summary The Falmouth Fund Grants, established by The Cape Cod Foundation…

FIRE APPARATUS MANUFACTURERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FAMA Grant Fund Funder: Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association (FAMA) Program Type: Educational Grant Fund for Fire Science and Engineering Students Geographic Scope: United States and Canada…

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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