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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THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry N. and Melva A. Derickson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Harry N. and Melva A. Derickson…

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS · May 4, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Harry Polland/Bob Morales Scholarship Program Funder: Teamsters Joint Council 7 Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: Northern California and Northern Nevada (18 affiliated Local…

Sanitary Truck Drivers and Helpers San · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Harry Polland/Robert Morales Scholarship Program Offered by: Joint Council 7 Background: This scholarship is named for Harry Polland, the long-time Teamsters Joint Council 7 economist responsible for…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry Porter Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The Harry Porter Memorial Scholarship, established in 1982 by…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry S. Onohara and Dorothy Y. Onohara Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Harry S. Onohara and Dorothy Y. Onohara Fund,…

US $6,400 - US $100,000
Harry Sudakoff Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry Sudakoff Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harry Sudakoff Foundation Amount: US $6,400 - US $100,000 Last Updated: December 15, 2024 Summary The Harry Sudakoff Foundation Grant supports…

HARRY BASS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harry Bass Foundation Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation Grant supports qualified non-profit…

CENTRAL KENTUCKY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hart County Scholarship Alliance Overview: Scholarship alliance providing educational funding for Hart County students. Geographic Scope: Hart County, Kentucky Focus Areas: Education and student…

BRIGHTON SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Hart-Thomas Scholarship Funder: Brighton Schools Alumni Association Inc (BSAA) Founded: 2020 Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: Rochester, NY area Background Founded by BHS'71…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURIINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harter, Cody Michael Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

President and Fellows of Harvard College · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harvard Allston Partnership Fund (Up to $10,000) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: President And Fellows Of Harvard College Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Harvard…

Harvard University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harvard College Research Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harvard University Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Harvard College Research Program (HCRP) offers…

President and Fellows of Harvard College · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harvard Extension School Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: President And Fellows Of Harvard College Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Harvard Extension School Grant provides financial assistance…

President and Fellows of Harvard College · Rolling / Open Foundation

HarvardX Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: President And Fellows Of Harvard College Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The HarvardX Scholarships provide Allston-Brighton residents and Ed…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harvest Ball Founders' Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission The…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Harvey & Celia Hutchinson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $4,600 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary 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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