FY 2026 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellows Program The Office of Academic Exchange Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), invites proposal…
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.
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…
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…
FY2027 Federal Postsecondary Perkins Basic Grant - Career and Technical Education Provides Federal Postsecondary Perkins grants to community colleges for career and technical education (CTE) through…
FY2027: Partnership for Reading Success — Massachusetts (PRISM) II Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary…
FY2027: Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Program: Planning Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated:…
FY25 ONR Office Of Naval Research (ONR) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) Education and Workforce Program This NOFO is for STEM education programs and activities, which is…
FY26 Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD), Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (K-12) Grant
FY26 Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD), Kindergarten through Grade Twelve (K-12) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education…
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…
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…
Entitlement/Allocation federal grant program supporting services for immigrant children and youth. Administered by Resource Allocation Strategy and Planning.
FY27 480-20-3717 After School Professional Development Opportunities Offer professional development activities for child care practitioners who serve children kindergarten age through 12 years of age…
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…
FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to solicit a Request for Proposal from eligible programs (CFR 463.23) that work to…
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…
Competitive state-funded grant supporting farm-to-school and agricultural education programs that reinforce student health and learning. Administered by the Office for Food and Nutrition Programs.
FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health (FRESH) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Amount: US $3,000 - US $40,000 Last…
Targeted state-funded grant supporting coordinated farm-to-school and agricultural education programs with emphasis on resource coordination and partnership development. Administered by the Office…
FY27 MA Farming Reinforces Education and Student Health with Coordination and Optimization of Resources and Partnerships (MA FRESH CORP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massachusetts Department of…
Competitive state-funded grant supporting reading success programs in Massachusetts. Administered by the Office of Literacy and Humanities.
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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