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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Up to $500 per household
GreenState Credit Union · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Give & Grow School Match Program Overview: GreenState Credit Union's school matching program that allows members to support school foundations in their communities. Program Type: Member donation…

Give Something Back · Rolling / Open Foundation

Give Back Academy Program Type: Educational program for junior high and high school students Geographic Scope: Multiple states including California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland,…

THE GIVING BRANCH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving Branch Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Giving Branch Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 24, 2025 Summary The Giving Branch Scholarship, funded by Flat Branch…

Moline Regional Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving in Action Grants - Community Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moline Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $24,999 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Giving in Action…

Moline Regional Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving in Action Grants - Make a Difference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Moline Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Giving in…

ARKANSAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Giving Tree – Early Literacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Giving Tree – Early Literacy Grants, offered by the Arkansas…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gladys and Thomas “T.B.” Stewart Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Gladys and Thomas “T.B.”…

US $50,000 - US $150,000
UW GLADYS BROOKS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Gladys Brooks Foundation Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: April 18, 2025 Summary The Gladys Brooks Foundation supports…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gladys Elting Elementary Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Gladys Elting Elementary Education Scholarship at…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gladys R. and Charles E. Yost Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Gladys R. and Charles E. The next…

MICHIGAN FFA FOUNDATION · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Glassbrook Grant Funder: Michigan FFA Foundation Geographic Scope: Michigan Program Description: Each year, Glassbrook Grants provide vital funding to help agricultural educators and FFA chapters…

Greater Lake City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

GLCCF Trade School Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lake City Community Foundation Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary Overview About Created by the community for the good of the…

GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GLCF: Century Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The GLCF Century Fund offers $100,000 annually to…

GREATER LYNCHBURG COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

GLCF: Fall & Spring Competitive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Greater Lynchburg Community…

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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