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 $1,000 or $500 per award; approximately $15,000 annually total
FEDERATION OF EMPLOYERS AND WORKERS · July 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

FEWA Foundation Scholarship Purpose: Provide assistance to children of families involved in diverse workplaces who aspire to pursue scholastic endeavors post-high school or equivalent. Geographic…

IDAHO FFA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FFA Blue Jacket "Gift of Blue" Awards Overview: The Idaho FFA Foundation provides awards to purchase FFA Blue Jackets for students who might not otherwise have access to this important symbol of FFA…

Friends For Life Foundation, Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

FFLF Pearl Investment Initiative Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Friends For Life Foundation, Inc. Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: May 03, 2025 Summary The FFLF Pearl Investment Initiative Grant,…

FUND FOR WOMEN OF THE SOUTHERN TIER INC · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

FFW Educational Grants - $2,500 Scholarship Grants Funder: Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc. (FFW) Mission: Help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals…

FUND FOR WOMEN OF THE SOUTHERN TIER INC · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

FFW Educational Grants - $500 Individual Grants Funder: Fund for Women of the Southern Tier, Inc. (FFW) Mission: Help girls and women achieve economic self-sufficiency and realize life goals through…

FEDERATED GARDEN CLUBS OF MARYLAND INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FGCMD and Robert Lewis Baker Scholarships Funder: Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland Inc (FGCMD), in partnership with National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) and Central Atlantic Region-State Garden Clubs…

Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

FGCNYS Inc. Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2023 Summary The FGCNYS Inc. Scholarship…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

FH Vinecore Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The FH Vinecore Memorial Scholarship, offered by…

THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

FHCCF: Hancock Education Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The FHCCF Hancock Education Fund Grants support…

THE FINDLAY-HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

FHCCF: Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The FHCCF: Stitt Early Literacy Mentoring…

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON EDU DEV FOUNDA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FHCP Youth Recreation Leader Scholarship Organization: Westfield Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Westfield, Indiana Focus Area: Youth Recreation Leadership Overview: Scholarship available to…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
THE FREDERICK H LEONHARDT · Rolling / Open Foundation

FHL Foundation Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Frederick H. Leonhardt Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The FHL Foundation Giving program focuses on…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fiala, DR. Alan, Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Fiala, DR. Alan, Scholarship offers a $4,000…

FIDELITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fidelity Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fidelity Foundation Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary The Fidelity Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that aim for high impact in…

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Field Camp Opportunities Fund Overview: Provides scholarships to help undergraduate students attend field camp of their choice. Supports students who might otherwise be unable to participate in…

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest & Donor Advised Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chester County Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Chester County…

LJ MIDGE VERPLANK COMMUNITY IMPACT FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest Grants Overview: The GHACF administers grants through various field-of-interest funds that support specific cause areas and community needs. Fields/Focus Areas: - Arts, Culture &…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field of Interest Grants Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan Focus Areas: Various fields of interest designated by donors through specific…

DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Rolling / Open Foundation

Field Trip Experiences (FTE) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: November 02, 2025 Summary The Field Trip Experiences…

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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