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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WOODWARD HINES EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

FirstGen Forward College Completion Grant Funder: Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) Amount: $1,500,000 Duration: Five-year grant (2025-26 through 2029-30) Geographic Scope: Mississippi (with…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Firstmark | Cunningham Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Firstmark | Cunningham Scholarship Fund, administered by…

Partnerships For Change · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Fiscal Sponsorship Program Funder: Partnerships For Change (CA, US) Geographic Scope: International (accepts applicants from any country) Overview: Partnerships For Change offers fiscal sponsorship…

BEN AND MAYTEE FISCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fisch Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ben and Maytee Fisch Foundation Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Ben and Maytee Fisch Foundation focuses on empowering individuals and…

FISH FAMILY FOUNDATION OF MAINE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: We reply to requests of $5,000 or less within 30 days. We reply to requests of $5,000 or more within 90 days._ Mission The Fish Family Foundation of Maine is a faith based charitable…

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SPEARFISH FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC ED INC · October 30, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

FISH Grant Funder: Spearfish Foundation for Public Education Inc (SD, US) Geographic Scope: Spearfish, South Dakota schools Eligible Schools: - High School - Middle School - Creekside Elementary -…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fishburn Family Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026 Summary Overview Fishburn Family Scholarship Fund The…

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fisher Area Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Northwest Minnesota Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Fisher Area Community Fund, part of the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fisher Family Lost Acres Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Fisher Family…

BETTY AND DAVIS FITZGERALD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fitzgerald Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Betty and Davis Fitzgerald Foundation Grant aims to enhance…

BRADLEY CLEVELAND PUBLIC EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fitzgerald Innovation Award (FIA) Purpose: To empower and inspire teachers and administrators to pursue and implement significant positive change through strategic innovative instruction. Geographic…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fitzpatrick Homemakers Club Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Fitzpatrick Homemakers Club Scholarship,…

Tuition waived for two semesters of post-BA MA work
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY · January 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Five-Year BA/MA Program Overview: A unique accelerated degree program allowing ambitious students to earn both bachelor's and master's degrees in five years instead of six, with significant cost…

FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust Grant aims to support charitable…

FLAGLER COUNTY EDUCATION DIRECT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Flagler Schools Senior Scholarship Geographic Scope: Flagler County, Florida Funder: Flagler County Education Foundation Purpose: Provides scholarships to graduating seniors from Flagler County…

PALM BEACH ROTARY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Flags for Heroes Scholarship Fund Organization: Rotary Club of Palm Beach Foundation Purpose: Provides tuition money for college-bound students, existing undergraduate students, and trade school…

THE WELD TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Flagship Grants Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Weld County, Colorado Award Amount: Example award of $830,803 for Mobile Workforce Unit (2026) Purpose: Support significant community…

Roger & Katherine Flahive Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Flahive Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Roger And Katherine Flahive Foundation Last Updated: September 21, 2025 Summary The Flahive Family Foundation Grant focuses on supporting…

One-time award (amount varies by year)
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

FLEOA Foundation Scholastic Awards Program Organization: Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Foundation Geographic Scope: United States (children of federal law enforcement officers)…

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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