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 $1,700 per individual; Up to $3,400 for married couples filing jointly
GEORGIA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ORGANIZATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program (ECCA) Funder: Georgia Student Scholarship Organization (transitioning to Federal Student Scholarship Organization) Program Status: Authorized by Congress;…

Carl Albert State College Development Fo · Rolling / Open Foundation

Federal TRIO Programs Overview: The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) are a set of federal initiatives and student support services created to identify and offer assistance to individuals coming from…

WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Federal Work-Study Program Overview: A financial aid opportunity for students to work on campus while earning money to help pay for their education. The program is designed to enhance professional…

$9,500 distributed annually across feeder schools
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Feeder School Grants Program Overview: Annual grants distributed to Roosevelt High School's elementary and middle school feeder schools to strengthen community bonds and set future Rough Riders up…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Feeding Student Success Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Feeding Student Success Scholarship…

College Unbound · Rolling / Open Foundation

Feinstein Senior Scholars Geographic Scope: Rhode Island Eligibility: College Unbound students who are parents of children who participate in the Alan Shawn Feinstein Junior Scholars in public and…

CHARITABLE FOUNDATION OF THE ENERGY BAR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FELJ Mogel Internship Award Sponsor: Foundation of the Energy Law Journal (FELJ) and University of Tulsa College of Law Award Type: Internship placement award Overview: The FELJ Mogel Internship…

MENSA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gifted Education Fellowship Status: Active; inaugural award presented in 2019 Geographic Scope: United States (at minimum) Focus Areas: Graduate education in gifted education or closely related…

RENTON REGIONAL COMMUNITY FNDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Felomena's Grace Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Renton Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview Note: You only need to apply once to be…

The Fence Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fence Authority Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Fence Authority Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Fence Authority Scholarship offers a $1,000 award to students…

CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fenton Gregory Williams Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Fenton Gregory Williams Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ferguson Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Ferguson Family Scholarship, offered by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fern Cousineau Duncan Art Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation of NCW is…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fern M. Johnson Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Amount: US $500 - US $40,000 Last Updated: March 23, 2025 Summary The Fern M. Johnson…

Minimum $1,000 per scholarship
METHUEN FESTIVAL OF TREES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Festival of Trees Scholarship Program Funder: Methuen Festival of Trees, Inc. Award Amount: Minimum of two $1,000 scholarships awarded each year Geographic Scope: Merrimack Valley region Eligibility…

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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