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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of IU Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $1,740 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Friends of IU Scholarship is an annual award…

FRIENDS OF JONES · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Friends of Jones Grant Overview: Friends of Jones uses money that it raises to fund a variety of grants for the Jones community throughout the school year. Geographic Scope: Jones community (JCP -…

FRIENDS OF LAKE QUANNAPOWITT INC · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Friends of Lake Quannapowitt Scholarship Fund Overview: A permanent annual scholarship awarded to local students pursuing education beyond high school, with a preference for students studying…

GREATER WORCESTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of Learning in Killingly (FOLK) Fund Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Killingly, CT area Focus: Learning and education initiatives Status: Active Contact:…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of Loutit Library Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Friends of Loutit Library Fund Scholarship,…

FRIENDS OF MALHEUR NATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Friends of Malheur Student Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Harney County, Oregon Eligibility: - Harney County High School graduates - Seeking higher education in Wildlife Biology,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of Pioneer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $1,990 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Friends of Pioneer Scholarship,…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of Secrest Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Friends of Secrest Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friends of the Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Friends of the Foundation…

JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friendship Baptist Church Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Friendship Baptist Church…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friendship Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Friendship Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 1967 and…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Friesen Family Christian College Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Friesen Family Christian College…

The Froderman Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Froderman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Froderman Foundation Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary The Froderman Foundation Grant, established in 1961 by Mr. and Mrs. G. Harvey Froderman,…

$2,500 per scholarship (six awards total of $15,000)
HOLY FAMILY MEMORIAL INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Froedtert Holy Family Medical/Dental Endowment Scholarship Funder: Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital medical staff Award Amount: Six scholarships of $2,500 each Geographic Scope: Manitowoc…

St Joseph's Community Hospital of West Bend Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Froedtert Hospital Scholarships Overview: Annual scholarship awards offered by Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital, and Froedtert West Bend Hospital to support students and staff…

Froedtert Hospital Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Froedtert Hospital Scholarships Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Wisconsin (Milwaukee area and surrounding regions including Menomonee Falls and West Bend) Focus Areas: - Health care…

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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