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 $10,000
SISTERS OF CHARITY FOUNDATION OF CANTON · May 1, 2026 · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Good Samaritan Grants Award Amount: Up to $10,000 Purpose: Support community-based programs that are largely volunteer-driven or programs of nonprofit organizations with annual operating budgets…

LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Teachers Count Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary Overview About Legacy…

Up to US $5,000
ROTARY CHARITIES OF TRAVERSE CITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Good Works Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rotary Club of Traverse City Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Good Works Fund Grants support projects addressing urgent…

PARS EQUALITY CENTER · July 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (A) – Iranian Female Students Funder: Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi Overview: The Goodarzi Scholarship Grant for female students of Iranian descent or those actively engaged in…

PARS EQUALITY CENTER · July 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Goodarzi Scholarship Grant (B) – Iranian LGBTQ+ Students Funder: Sasan and Shirin Goodarzi Overview: The Goodarzi Scholarship Grant for LGBTQ+ students who identify as being of Iranian descent or are…

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN IL AND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Goodwill Scholarships Geographic Scope: Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin Focus Areas: Education funding for individuals with disabilities attending community colleges Overview Goodwill funds…

US $10,000 - US $35,000
GOODWIN FAMILY MEMORIAL TUA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Goodwin Family Memorial Trust…

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goodyear Community Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Goodyear Community Support Grant aims to empower nonprofit…

SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Google Digital Divide Grant Funder: Google Award Amount: $2 million (one-time grant) Award Date: September 25, 2025 Description: Transformative funding to expand access to technology, education, and…

COLORADO ROBOTICS EXCELLING AT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Google.org FTC Grant Funder: Google.org Geographic Scope: Colorado Program Focus: FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) - middle school focused teams Eligibility: - Teams must be middle school focused -…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Goossen Schroeder, Amber, Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Goossen Schroeder, Amber, Scholarship…

SKIDMORE OWINGS & MERRILL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gordon Bunshaft Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 08, 2026 Summary Overview Gordon Bunshaft Award The University at…

Bozeman Deaconess Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Gordon Davidson Scholarship Funder: Bozeman Health Foundation Focus Area: Educational support for students pursuing accounting and professional accounting careers Geographic Scope: Montana (Montana…

GORDON ELWOOD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Gordon Elwood Foundation Grant Grants are awarded in alignment with the Foundation's mission of investing in the youth, individuals, families and communities of Southern Oregon. Grants…

Barnett Gordon J Mem Fdn Ta · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gordon J. Barnett Memorial Foundation: Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barnett Gordon J Mem Fdn Ta Amount: US $1,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Gordon J. Barnett…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gordon Lymbery Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary value of each…

THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gorham/McGee Early Learning Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Gorham/McGee Early Learning Fund Grant, managed by The…

US $100 - US $100,000
OWEN T & ALICE M GORMAN TESTAMENTARY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gorman Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Owen T & Alice M Gorman Test Charitable Tr UW Alice M Gorman Amount: US $100 - US $100,000 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Gorman…

Massey University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Gosling Ornamental Horticulture Bursary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Massey University Amount: Approximately US $2,000 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Gosling Ornamental Horticulture…

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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