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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

George and Arlene F. Lepeska Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

GREATER NORTHWEST KANSAS COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

George and Cooper Gier 4-H Memorial Grant Fund Funder: Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) Purpose: Provide support for youth involved in Russell County 4-H to participate in special 4-H…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

George and Dorothy Knedler Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary The George and Dorothy Knedler Scholarship Fund, established in…

$20,000 (total annual distribution)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NAPA VALLEY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship Fund Organization: Community Foundation of the Napa Valley Geographic Scope: Napa County, California Fund Type: Permanent endowment established from the estate…

$20,000 available annually (6 recipients awarded $14,500 total in 2013)
CFNV CHARITABLE REAL ESTATE FUND CO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

George and Gwendolyn Goodin Scholarship Fund Organization: Napa Valley Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Napa County, California Focus Areas: - College and university scholarships for military…

LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

George and Harriet Korellis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary…

MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

George and Judith Goodman Scholarship Focus: Scholarships for students pursuing careers in local government/public service Purpose: Building the pipeline of future local leaders in Michigan and…

GEORGE A AND MARGARET MEE CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

George and Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George And Margaret Mee Charitable Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The George…

George & Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The George and Mary Josephine Hamman…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

George and Peggy Rapp Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $5,040 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The George and Peggy Rapp Scholarship,…

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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