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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SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene Abdallah Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary Overview Gene Abdallah Scholarship To provide financial support to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene and Christina Schwindel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $3,480 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Gene and Christina Schwindel…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene and Lee Meyer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Gene and Lee Meyer…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene and Marlys Cook Engineering Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Gene and Marlys Cook Engineering Scholarship at Montana…

Up to 10 scholarships annually for summer research program participation
PEKING UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gene and Sharon Chang Centennial Scholars Fund for Summer Research in China Funder: Gene and Sharon Chang Award Amount: Scholarships supporting 10 UCLA students annually (expanded from 3 per year)…

GENE CONLEY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene Conley Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gene Conley Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Gene Conley Foundation Grant supports religious, charitable, scientific, literary,…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene Donaldson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Gene Donaldson Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports…

COLORADO ROBOTICS EXCELLING AT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gene HAAS FIRST LEGO League Grant Funder: Gene HAAS Geographic Scope: Colorado Program Focus: FIRST LEGO League (FLL) - rookie and veteran teams Eligibility: - Must be a FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene L. Reese Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Gene L. Reese…

TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene Lake Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Gene Lake Scholarship, established in 2001 by…

TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gene Lake Technician Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation Amount: US $250 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Gene Lake Technician Scholarship,…

Approximately $140,000 total annually
OWATONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL · May 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

General 761 Foundation Student Scholarships Overview: Through the financial support of its donors, the 761 Foundation awards nearly $140,000 in scholarships each spring to Owatonna-area students.…

Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

General CCFB Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Cook County Farm Bureau® Foundation…

PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF HAWAII FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Eric K. and Patricia Shinseki Scholarship Overview: The General Eric K. and Patricia Shinseki Scholarship fund offers scholarships to graduates of public high schools on Kauai to encourage…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Field Trip New Jersey Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Amount: Up to US $700 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Pi Chubb Field Trip New Jersey…

HILLSDALE COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hillsdale County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Hillsdale County Community Foundation offers General Foundation Grants…

CATHOLIC EDUCATION ARIZONA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Fund Scholarships (Giving Tuesday) Organization: Catholic Education Arizona Geographic Scope: Diocese of Phoenix Catholic schools, Arizona Purpose: Provides scholarships to schools with unmet…

The SPC Cares Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

General Fund Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The SPC Cares Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 25, 2025 Summary Overview The SPC Cares Foundation The SPC Cares Foundation…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

General Funding / Competitive Grants Overview: The Community Foundation of Middlesex County provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations serving Middlesex County. These grants are…

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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