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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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alan D. Stephenson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alan George Memorial YMCA Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Georgia Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Overview Who We Are Founded in 1996, the Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alan H. Rifkin Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary Easily learn more…

NATIONAL CYBER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Alan Paller Honor Scholarship Overview: A special honor scholarship created by the NCSF Board of Directors in memory of Alan Paller. Awarded to the top performers in the National Cyber Scholarship…

AMADOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Alan Pantle Memorial Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: Amador County, CA Focus Area: Vocational education Eligibility: - Students from Amador High School - Students from Argonaut High School -…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alan Peterson Agricultural Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Alan Peterson Agricultural Scholarship, offered by…

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alaska Migrant Literacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska Department of Education & Early Development Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary The Alaska Migrant Literacy Grant, provided by the U.S.…

Alaska State Council on the Arts · May 15, 2026 State

A juried list of artists who have expressed an interest in teaching in schools and demonstrate skills necessary to work as teaching artists in various educational settings.

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albany Area Education Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Initiative Foundation Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Albany Area Education Foundation (AAEF) provides grants to faculty,…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albany Township Tomorrow Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Albany Township Tomorrow Fund Grant, established in honor of…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Albert Ales III and Zachary Morris Scholarship Fund Purpose: To provide one traditional, merit-based scholarship annually to an eligible Southeast High School (Bradenton, FL) IB program graduate…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albert and Dorothy Shigekuni Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Albert and Dorothy Shigekuni Scholarship Fund,…

DICK ALBERT & MARY CHARITABLE TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Albert and Mary Dick Charitable Trust Amount: Approximately US $7,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Albert and Mary…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Albert B. Glassenberg Fund Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut Focus Areas: Education support for first-generation college students from lower-income backgrounds Overview: Established in 2017 by…

YORK ALBERT E & MYRTLE GUNN TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Last Updated: September 11, 2024 Summary The Albert E. and Myrtle Gunn York Trust Grant aims to…

Michigan Sugar Company · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albert Flegenheimer Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Sugar Company Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Albert Flegenheimer Memorial…

ALBERT H AND JANE D NAHMAD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albert H & Jane D Nahmad Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert H & Jane D Nahmad Foundation Inc Amount: US $10,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Albert H & Jane D…

THE ALBERT M GREENFIELD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The Albert M. Greenfield Foundation Grant supports Philadelphia-area…

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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