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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HOPE FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

HOPE for Youth Foundation Scholarship Funder: HOPE for Youth Foundation Inc (NY, US) Website: hfyf.org Program Overview Annual scholarship awards for graduating high school seniors recognizing…

SEEDS OF HOPE OF NORTHERN COLORADO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Hope Scholarship Organization: Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado Geographic Scope: Northern Colorado (Denver area) Overview: The Hope Scholarship provides financial assistance to families seeking to…

SEEDS OF HOPE CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Hope Scholarship Funder: Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust Geographic Scope: Denver, CO and Northern Colorado Focus Areas: Financial assistance for Catholic education Eligibility: Families seeking…

HOMELESS CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Hope Through Learning Award Overview: A financial award available to young people who have persevered against homelessness and are applying to post-secondary education programs. Geographic Scope:…

HOPE TOLEDO SERVICES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

HOPE Toledo Pre-K Status: Active, expanding program Description: Early childhood education program providing pre-kindergarten services through community-based partner centers in Toledo, Ohio. Key…

Fully funded 4.5 years of tuition, room and board, books and fees for high school graduate and one parent/guardian
HOPE TOLEDO SERVICES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

HOPE Toledo Promise Status: Active, ongoing program Description: The first fully-funded, two-generation scholarship program in the United States. Provides comprehensive postsecondary education…

THE HOPEDALE MEDICAL FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

Hopedale Medical Foundation Scholarships Overview: Since 1980, the Hopedale Medical Foundation has provided scholarships to local area students pursuing careers in the agricultural or medical field.…

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

HopeSouth FCU Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary Overview For 30 years, the Carolinas…

HORACE A MOSES CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Horace A. Moses Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Horace A Moses Charitable Tr Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Horace A. Moses Charitable Trust, established in 1923, focuses on…

The Penn-Del Chapter of International Society for Arboriculture · Rolling / Open Foundation

Horace M. Thayer Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Penn-Del Chapter of International Society for Arboriculture Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Horace M.…

Horizon Bank · Rolling / Open Foundation

Horizon Bank Community Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Horizon Bank Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Horizon Bank Community Grant Program aims to enhance…

ARIZONA LEADS · May 8, 2026 Foundation

Horizon Fellowship Organization: Arizona Leads Geographic Scope: Phoenix, Arizona Overview: The Horizon Fellowship offers current Phoenix school and school system leaders a semester-long intensive…

Horizon Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Horizon Foundation has shifted to an invite-only application process. While we are no longer accepting formal letters of inquiry, we are always interested in learning about new…

$65,000 total; individual award amounts not specified
Horizons Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Horizons LGBTQ Scholarship Overview: An inaugural scholarship program providing financial support to LGBTQ students entering higher education who have graduated from a Bay Area high school.…

Hormel Foods Corporation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Hormel Foods Corporation Donations Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hormel Foods Corporation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Hormel Foods Corporation is dedicated to making a positive impact…

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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