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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SAMPSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Golden LEAF Scholarship Overview: Scholarships available to students from qualifying counties who demonstrate financial need to help them attend college at participating North Carolina public or…

$422 million (total for implementation across 302 LEAs)
LINKED LEARNING ALLIANCE · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Golden State Pathways Program (GSPP) - Implementation Grants Overview: The Golden State Pathways Program is a historic $470 million investment by California to expand high-quality college and career…

Educational Foundation of Lake County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golden Triangle Eagles Education Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Golden Triangle Eagles Education…

LISA & DOUGLAS GOLDMAN FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldman Fund: Education & Literacy Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Lisa and Douglas Goldman Fund, established in 1992, focuses on…

Goldman Sachs Bank USA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldman Sachs Community Development Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Goldman Sachs Bank USA Amount: Up to US $1,050,000 Last Updated: July 08, 2025 Summary The Goldman Sachs Community…

GOLDRING FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldring Family and Woldenburg Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Goldring Family Foundation Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Goldring Family and Woldenburg Foundation Grant supports…

THE MORRIS GOLDSEKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldseker Foundation: Management Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morris Goldseker Foundation Of Maryland Inc Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Goldseker Foundation offers Management…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goldsmith Family Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley…

THE GOLDSMITH FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Mission The Goldsmith Family Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of Baltimore area youth by providing enriched educational and cultural opportunities. Funding Priorities The…

GOLFERS' CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Golfers Charitable Association Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Golfers Charitable Association Inc. Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The Golfers’ Charitable Foundation, founded by Baltimore business…

Up to US $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Deeds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Wabash County Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Good Deeds Grant, offered by the Community Foundation…

Up to $5,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WABASH · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Good Deeds Grants Overview: Small to mid-sized grants that help nonprofit organizations respond to and meet the basic needs of Wabash County citizens and provide enrichment experiences for those with…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Eats Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Good Eats Scholarship Fund aims to support aspiring professionals in…

Up to $3,000
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF HAWAII FOUNDATION · June 8, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Good Idea Grants Overview: The Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation's showcase for innovation, creativity, and helping all children to reach high levels of achievement. Mini-grants designed to enhance…

State Farm Companies Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: State Farm Companies Foundation Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to…

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Samaritan Fund Funder: Lexington Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Lexington, Nebraska (primarily serves students in local schools) Purpose: To subtly help children and students have the…

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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