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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact 100 Richmond Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2025 Summary Impact 100 Richmond aims to transform…

IMPACT AUSTIN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Austin Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact Austin Foundation Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary Impact Austin Grant supports nonprofits in Bastrop, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties,…

Three Valleys Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Diablo Valley- Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Three Valleys Community Foundation Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Impact Diablo Valley aims to empower local…

$25,000
OMEGA LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOUNDATION · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

IMPACT Fund Funder: Omega Life Membership Foundation, Inc. (OLMF) Location: Washington, DC, US Website: olmf.org Program Overview The IMPACT FUND is the first initiative created by the Foundation's…

HACKING FOR DEFENSE INCORPORATED · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Fund Grant Funder: Common Mission Project (CMP) Overview: The Impact Fund is CMP's philanthropic program designed to inspire and support mission-driven entrepreneurs and institutions to solve…

Up to $5,000
BARRINGTON 220 EDUCATIONAL · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Impact Grant Overview: Impact Grants provide funding for educators to implement a large-scale project in the classroom, department, and/or school to bring innovative ideas, concepts, or practices to…

Varies; 2022-23 cycle: $281,620 total awarded across multiple categories
UNITED WAY OF THE RIVER CITIES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Impact Grants Purpose: Award funding to nonprofit programs that address United Way's critical issues in the focus areas of health, education, and financial stability. Geographic Scope: Six-county…

Over $15,000 annually
FORT OSAGE RESOURCES CHAMPION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Impact Grants Overview: The Fort Osage Education Foundation's Student Impact Grants invest over $15,000 yearly to bring essential resources directly into classrooms, empowering teachers and inspiring…

$2,500 - $10,000
WARREN COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Impact Grants Funder: Warren County Foundation Geographic Scope: Warren County, Ohio Award Range: $2,500 to $10,000 Focus Areas: Requests must focus on one of the following six focus areas: -…

Up to $5,000
OREGON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · September 15, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

IMPACT Grants Funder: Oregon Schools Foundation (OSF) Geographic Scope: Oregon City Schools District, Oregon, Ohio Award Amount: Maximum $5,000 per grant Annual Budget: Limited to donor gift…

THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Foundation will not accept new applications for IMPACT grants in 2023. The Foundation plans to announce an updated strategy and release an RFP for new organizations to apply for…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Grants - Children & Youth / Health & Human Services Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $40,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The…

More than US $100,000
Impact Las Vegas Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Las Vegas Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact Las Vegas Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Impact Las Vegas Grant Program provides…

THE GERALD S AND MIRIAM M FRIEDKIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Lending Program Overview: A pioneering philanthropic tool enabling Donor-Advised Funds (DAF) and supporting foundations to make low-interest loans to mission-driven financial institutions…

Madison County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Madison Grants- Fall Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The MCCF: Impact Madison Grants…

IMPACT OKLAHOMA INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Oklahoma Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact Oklahoma Inc Amount: US $100,000 Last Updated: November 18, 2025 Summary Impact Oklahoma Grants empower women by funding local nonprofits in…

Up to US $20,000
GIVEWELL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact Polk Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: GiveWell Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Impact Polk Grants, administered by the GiveWell Community…

Up to US $100,000
IMPACT SAN ANTONIO FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Impact San Antonio Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Impact San Antonio Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary Impact San Antonio Grants empower nonprofit organizations in the…

CHANDLER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · March 27, 2027 · Annual Foundation

IMPACT Scholarships Funder: Chandler Education Foundation (CEF) Geographic Scope: Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), Arizona Overview: The IMPACT Chandler program is a service leadership…

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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