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
State/ Foundation
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$5,000 per educator + $2,500 for school
COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Teaching Champion Award Funder: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in partnership with Council for Economic Education Focus: Honors visionary K-12 educators in the New York…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alfred W. Negley Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Alfred W. Negley Scholarship Fund, managed by…

Alger Regional Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alger Regional Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alger Regional Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Alger Regional Community Foundation Grant supports…

NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice and William Johnson Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Alice and…

BLEWETT ALICE E AND JOS C FOUNDAT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice E. and Joseph C. Blewett Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alice E. and Joseph C. Blewett Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Alice E.…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice Haynie Dameron Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Alice Haynie Dameron…

ALICE KLEBERG REYNOLDS MEYER FOUNDAT A0479800 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation Amount: Up to US $45,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation…

Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice Kleeman and Joseph Buttram Impact Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Alice Kleeman…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice L. Schubert Medical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Alice L. Schubert Medical Scholarship, provided by…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice O. Rydell Interior Design Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Alice O. The…

NORTHERN CHAUTAUQUA COMMUNITY FOUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice Reding Connell Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation…

US $10,000 - US $1,000,000
ALICE TWEED TUOHY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025 Summary The Alice Tweed Tuohy Foundation…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alice Willman Cassidy Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Alice Willman Cassidy Scholarship, offered by Montana State…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Alieene Vance Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $1,610 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Alieene Vance Memorial Scholarship,…

Alisas Angels Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Alisa's Angels Scholarship Overview: The Alisa's Angels Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional commitment to service to others and leadership in…

$600 (per student; $150 per donor commitment)
BFB FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

ALL 4-1 Campaign Program Type: Fundraising/Scholarship Funding Initiative Geographic Scope: Guatemala Purpose: Increase the number of university scholarships available to indigenous Guatemalan girls…

DABO'S ALL IN TEAM FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

All in Team Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dabo's All in Team Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary Dabo's All in Team Foundation Grant Program aims…

All Points North Foundation (APNF) · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to navigate society upward by helping in-need communities advance their missions in public middle school education, teacher training, and solar energy. Operating and…

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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