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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Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs · May 18, 2026 Federal

FY 2027 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program The Office of Academic Exchange Programs of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State is announcing an open…

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

FY2026: Title III, Part A: Immigrant Children and Youth Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The FY2026…

Kentucky Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

FY26 CTE Innovation and Support RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Department of Education Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Kentucky Department of…

State of Nevada Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

FY26 Literacy Interventionists and Tutoring Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Nevada Department of Education Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The FY26…

Early Childhood · Rolling / Open State

FY27 480-50-3707 Head Start The Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) is a federal-state partnership funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start as the…

State of Nevada Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

FY27 Literacy Interventionists and Tutoring Programs Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Nevada Department of Education Amount: Up to US $1,000,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Overview…

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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