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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Tuscola County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Future Youth Involvement (FYI) Fund Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tuscola County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $250 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Future Youth Involvement…

PROFESSIONAL REMODELING COLLECTIVE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Futures Fund Grant Program Funder: Professional Remodeling Collective Futures Fund Background: The Professional Remodeling Collective's Futures Fund was established in 2016 to help build the future…

Up to $20,000 ($5,000 per year)
FWA OF NEW YORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

FWA Undergraduate Scholars Program Overview: Provides scholarship funding and comprehensive support to undergraduate students who are graduates of the FWA's high school mentoring program at the High…

The Five Wings Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

FWAC: Community Arts Access Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Five Wings Arts Council Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Five Wings Arts Council offers the…

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The FX Storytelling Legacy Scholarship,…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · May 26, 2026 Federal

FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker Program The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition to support the FY 2026 America First U.S. Speaker…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · Closed Federal

FY 2026 Community College Administrator Program The Community College Administrator Program’s (CCAP) goal is to advance U.S. global leadership in vocational-technical education, support systemic…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · May 1, 2026 Federal

FY 2026 English Access Scholarship Program The English Access Scholarship Program (Access) leverages American English to build English language capacity with strategic audiences through in-person…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · June 2, 2026 Federal

FY 2026 Global Undergraduate Exchange Program The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the administration of the FY…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · May 26, 2026 Federal

FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invite proposals for a cooperative agreement to implement the FY 2026 Kennedy-Lugar Youth…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · May 11, 2026 Federal

FY 2026 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars The Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal submissions from U.S. public and private…

Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · May 29, 2026 Federal

FY 2026 U.S. South Pacific Scholarship Program The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announces an open competition for an assistance award…

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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