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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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alexa Lindsey Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary Overview Alexa Lindsey Memorial Scholarship…

THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alexander Brown Memorial Scholarship (UA1) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Alexander Brown Memorial…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alexander Family Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the Fox…

US $1,000 - US $1,000,000
JUDD S ALEXANDER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alexander Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Judd S. Alexander Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Judd S. Alexander Foundation, established…

CENTRAL FLORIDA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Alexander Lauder W. Adams Estate Fund Geographic Scope: Orange County, FL Target Audience: Graduates of Edgewater High School Background: Established in 1991 to provide scholarships for graduates of…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alexander-Bickley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 09, 2025 Summary The Alexander-Bickley Scholarship, established in 2016,…

ALEXANDRIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Alexandria Light & Power "Above and Beyond" Scholarship Funder: Alexandria Education Foundation (Alexandria, MN) Award Amount: $3,000 (one scholarship awarded) Eligibility: - High school students…

HAROLD ALFOND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Harold Alfond Foundation is not welcoming new grant applications at this time. Please check back in mid-2025 for further guidance on the Foundation’s capacity to consider new…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred & Julia Bucher Education Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary Overview Alfred & Julia Bucher Education Trust To provide…

ALFRED & LILLIE DUNLAVEY CHAR TRUST XXXXX2009 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Alfred & Lillie Dunlavey Charitable Trust…

THE BERSTED FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred Bersted Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alfred Bersted Foundation Last Updated: September 12, 2024 Summary The Alfred Bersted Foundation Grants aim to support quality educational,…

ALFRED CHASE CHARITY FDN UI · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alfred E Chase Charity Foundation 3 6699 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation Grant supports…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred F. Delchamps Sr. Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of South Alabama Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Alfred F. Delchamps Sr. The…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred G. & Imogen M. Moss Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: US $1,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The Alfred G. &…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred J. Speak Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Alfred J. This grant has a rolling…

ADIRONDACK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred M. Aseel Legacy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Adirondack Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Alfred M. Aseel Legacy Scholarship honors…

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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