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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ALPHA KAPPA PSI FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Foundation Scholarships Overview: Scholarships that help defray the increasing costs of college education by recognizing students who demonstrate significant leadership through service to the…

WEST GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Foundation Scholarships Status: Active, awarded each semester Geographic Scope: West Georgia Technical College campuses (Carroll, Coweta, Douglas, Haralson, and Troup counties; class sites in Heard…

ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Foundation Scholastic Achievement Award Purpose: Honor the senior in each chapter with the highest cumulative grade point average (GPA). Eligibility: Senior members of Alpha Gamma Delta collegiate…

John T Gorman Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Foundation-Initiated Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: John T Gorman Foundation Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The John T. Gorman Foundation focuses on enhancing the lives of Maine's vulnerable…

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BIRDSCARIBBEAN · October 31, 2026 · Biennial Foundation

Founders' Award for Best Student Paper in Conservation or Management Research Funder: BirdsCaribbean Website: birdscaribbean.org Established: 2011 at the BirdsCaribbean Conference in Freeport, Grand…

ARIZONA LEADS · Closed Foundation

Founding AI School Leader Fellowship Organization: Arizona Leads in partnership with Silicon Schools Fund Geographic Scope: Arizona Overview: Arizona Leads is seeking a full-time School Founder to…

Four County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Four County Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Four County Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Four County Community Foundation Grant Program…

Indiana State University Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Four-Year Graduation Guarantee Benefit: If students complete their responsibilities under the Guarantee agreement and do not graduate in four years, Indiana State will cover remaining tuition costs.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fox Cities Amateur Sports Authority Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Fox Cities…

Fox Family Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: For organizations that have not been funded by Fox Family Foundation previously or those who have not had a Foundation grant awarded to them in recent years, a meet-and-greet is…

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF AURORA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fox Finishers Scholarship Institution: Community College of Aurora Foundation with corporate and individual donors including Nelnet Purpose: Supports students in the final stage of college…

ST MARYS OF ALEXANDRIA CATHOLIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fr. Al Memorial St. Mary's School Scholarship Funder: St. Mary's Foundation Geographic Scope: Alexandria, Minnesota (St. Mary's School students) Purpose: Scholarship for St. Mary's School students…

FOUNDATION FOR MO COUNTY FREE LIBRARIES · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Fran McFadden Library Service Scholarship Funder: Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries (CA, US) Overview: In honor of Fran McFadden, this scholarship is awarded to dedicated volunteers of…

CHRISTAMORE HOUSE GUILD INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Frances Carter Coburn Scholarship Funder: Christamore House Guild Inc (Indiana, US) Overview: Need-based scholarship awarded annually to students from the Christamore House community seeking higher…

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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