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 MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF SOIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Frederick SCD Scholarship Funder: Frederick Soil Conservation District Focus Areas: Renewable natural resources, land use, or conservation Geographic Scope: Frederick County, Maryland Eligibility -…

Royal Geographical Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Frederick Soddy Schools Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Royal Geographical Society Amount: £200 - £600 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Frederick Soddy Schools Award, established in 2018,…

PRAIRIE RIDGE HEALTH INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fredrick A. & Nina I. Stare Memorial Nursing Scholarship Funder: Prairie Ridge Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Columbus High School students Focus Areas: Nursing careers in medical or public…

PRAIRIE RIDGE HEALTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Fredrick A. & Nina I. Stare Memorial Nursing Scholarship Administrator: Prairie Ridge Health Foundation Geographic Scope: Columbus, Wisconsin (Columbus High School) Eligibility: - Columbus High…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Freedom Scholarship Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Geographic Scope: South Dakota Tagline: "Helping Students Learn, Live and Work in South Dakota" Purpose: Support students who intend to…

Full cost of attendance
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Freeman Asian Scholars Program Overview: Automatic consideration for international students from specific Asian countries seeking financial aid at Wesleyan University. Geographic Scope: China, Hong…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Freeman K. Hill Teen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Freeman K. Hill Teen Scholarship,…

$5,000 for university/tribal college; $2,500 for community college (renewable for four years)
EDUCATION FORWARD ARIZONA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship Geographic Scope: Arizona Award Amount: - $5,000 per year for students attending a university or tribal college - $2,500 per year for students…

US $5,000 - US $30,000
FRENCH FUND SAMUEL KATHERINE TUA · Rolling / Open Foundation

French Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: April 19, 2025 Summary The Samuel H. French and Katherine…

Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Amount: Up to C $2,500 Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Freshwater Fisheries…

US $1,000 - US $5,000
Rotary Club of Fresno · Rolling / Open Foundation

Fresno Rotary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fresno Rotary Club Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Fresno Rotary Grant, awarded by the Rotary Club of Fresno,…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friend of Education Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Friend of Education Award…

BRADLEY CLEVELAND PUBLIC EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Friends of BCPEF Innovation Award Purpose: To support instructional collaboration and innovation at the school level, inspired by and complementing the Fitzgerald Innovation Award. Geographic Scope:…

FRIENDS OF CAMP COLTON INC · May 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Friends of Camp Colton Scholarship Award Amount: $500 per recipient (2 scholarships awarded annually) Geographic Scope: Flagstaff, Arizona area Eligibility: - Must be Camp Colton alumni (attended 6th…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of Classic Open Golf Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Friends of Classic Open Golf Scholarship at Montana State…

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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