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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New Caney ISD Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Great Ideas Funder: New Caney ISD Education Foundation Geographic Scope: New Caney ISD, Texas, US Overview: A grant program to support innovative projects and ideas within the New Caney…

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants for Great Ideas Geographic Scope: Marion County Public Schools, Florida Eligible Applicants: MCPS teachers and school administrators Focus Areas: - Assisting low-performing students -…

GREATER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Greater Manhattan Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Manhattan Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Grants for Greater Manhattan program…

Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Independent Projects for Undergraduates Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026…

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF DALLAS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) Program Status: Active Signature Project of Junior League of Dallas Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per educator Geographic Scope: Dallas Independent School District…

ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Italian Programs Funder: Italian American Committee on Education (IACE), under the supervision of the Consulate General of Italy in New York Status: The grant program has been suspended…

ARTS & SCIENCE COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools (SFO) Overview: Grant program for schools through the SFO (Schools for Opportunity) initiative. Geographic Scope: Mecklenburg County schools (inferred) Eligible Applicants: -…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Schools: Education Resource Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Delaware Division of the Arts provides Education Resource…

ITALIAN AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Teacher's Salary Grade Levels: Pre-K through 12 Program Type: Curricular programs only (not for after-school programs) Focus Areas: Support for Italian language teacher salaries in…

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REDLANDS EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants for Teachers Program Name: Grants for Teachers Funder: Redlands Educational Partnership (REP) Geographic Scope: Redlands Unified School District (RUSD), California Overview: REP's Grants for…

WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants for Wells County Non-Profit Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wells County Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Wells County Foundation offers grants to support non-profit…

ARRL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants to Amateur Radio Organizations Status: ACTIVE Funder: ARRL Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The ARRL Foundation offers grants for amateur radio…

Charity Guild of Catholic Women of · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants to Children's Charities Overview: The Charity Guild of Catholic Women provides grants to local children's charities serving the greater Houston area. The organization has distributed over $10…

CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · November 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants to Clark County Area Nonprofit Organizations Geographic Scope: Clark County, Wisconsin Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in Clark County area Focus Areas: Board Designated grants available…

$300 - $5,000
LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants to Educators Overview: The LPS Foundation's Grants to Educators program supports teachers and staff in Littleton Public Schools by funding educator grants that inspire creativity in the…

£500 - £4,000
Gilchrist Educational Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Grants to Organisations Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gilchrist Educational Trust Amount: £500 - £4,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Gilchrist Educational Trust provides funding for…

NEW ROCHELLE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Grants to Schools Program Overview The Fund's hallmark Grants to Schools can supplement funding for enrichment that might not otherwise happen or help launch an innovative new idea. Eligibility -…

SAN ANGELO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Grants to Teachers - San Angelo Schools Foundation Overview: A grant program that provides monies directly to teachers to develop new, innovative programs for their classroom or school. Geographic…

GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT · October 3, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Grants to Teachers and Schools – Grant Cycle Purpose: Provides necessary resources directly to educators to implement new ideas in the classroom and support innovative projects that impact student…

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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