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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Gerald & Sybil Cohen Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gerald & Sybil Cohen Family Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gerald & Sybil Cohen Family Foundation Amount: More than US $2,500 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Gerald &…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gerald E. Robinson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Gerald E. Robinson Memorial…

CONVOY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gerald Etzler Scholarship Fund Amount: $500 Geographic Scope: Crestview students Focus Areas: Vocational education Eligibility: - Vocational Arts Major - GPA/Rank important, not critical Contact:…

CALIFORNIA EASTERN STAR FOUNDATION · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Gerald P. Cashion Memorial Grants Overview: Grants scholarships to students pursuing degrees in Business Administration or Engineering. Focus Areas: Business Administration, Engineering Institution…

WASHINGTON FEDERATION OF STATE EMPLOYEES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship Status: Active annual scholarship program Geographic Scope: Available to AFSCME members nationally Overview: Scholarship created to honor the legacy of AFSCME's third…

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship Overview: In honor of former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee, this one-time $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to an AFSCME member for use towards higher education.…

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship Funder: Council 2/AFSCME Geographic Scope: Likely national, available to AFSCME members Overview: This scholarship honors former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee and is…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Geraldine Geistert Boss Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary Overview Grand Rapids Community…

Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Rolling / Open Foundation

Geraldine Labecki Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nurses Educational Funds Inc. Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants MUST have a minimum of two semesters of study…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Geraldine Mayo Beveridge Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Overview What…

GOOD SAMARITAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Good Samaritan Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Overview Geraldine Stephenson Scholarship The…

CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gerhard Metzen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary Overview **All scholarship amounts listed are past annual…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Geri Coccodrilli Culinary Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Geri Coccodrilli Culinary Scholarship, established by…

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF · July 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

German Studies Student Research Grant (DAAD) Status: Active, annual award Geographic Scope: United States and Canada Focus Areas: German Studies research and academic scholarship What They Fund: -…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Gerrit R. Ludwig…

ROLLIN M GERSTACKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gerstacker Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation, established in 1957, supports various…

$2,000 (typical Their Future Scholarship amount)
UNION CITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gertrude Brady Scholarship Purpose: A designated, annual scholarship honoring a much-loved English teacher Duration: 70+ year tribute Geographic Scope: Union City, Indiana Type: Designated annual…

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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