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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$20,000 per year (four-year scholarship)
HORSESHOE FOUNDATION OF FLOYD COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Indiana University Southeast Reisert Scholarship Program Funder: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc (scholarship at Indiana University Southeast) Geographic Scope: Floyd County, Indiana…

SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Indigenizing Education for Alaska Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sealaska Heritage Institute Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary Sealaska Heritage Institute offers the Indigenizing…

NORTHERN RIO GRANDE NATIONAL · October 18, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Indigenous Language Project Grant Funding Funder: Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) Geographic Scope: Rio Arriba, Taos, and Santa Fe Counties in Northern New Mexico Mission: Support…

100% of tuition and mandatory fees (for eligible students)
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Indigenous Students Tuition and Fees Grant Program Status: Active, began Fall 2022 Geographic Scope: Colorado (resident requirement) Focus Areas: - Support for Indigenous/Native American students -…

100% of tuition and mandatory fees for eligible students
METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Indigenous Students' Tuition and Fees Grant Program Funder: Combination of federal, state, and institutional grants at Metropolitan State University of Denver Program Status: Active. Launched fall…

THE VANCE R AND COLLEEN H ANDRUS FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Indigo Oak Fund: Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family Foundation Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Indigo Oak Fund's Education Grant Program…

THE VANCE R AND COLLEEN H ANDRUS FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Indigo Oak Fund: The Arts Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Vance R and Colleen H Andrus Family Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Indigo Oak Fund is a Colorado-based foundation…

CULLEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: All applicants must schedule a phone call with Cullen staff prior to submitting an application. This is the pre-proposal deadline listed above._ Charter Schools Through a rigorous…

THE CHEHALIS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Individual Funding Request Form Funder: The Chehalis Foundation (Chehalis, WA, US) Mission Alignment: All grant funding applications must align with the Chehalis Foundation's mission to support…

$250 - $2,500
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · September 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Individual Grants Overview: The Altrusa International Foundation's Individual Grants Program provides direct support to individuals seeking to improve their quality of life through continued…

$2,000 per scholarship
FIRST NEW HAMPSHIRE ROBOTICS · September 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Individual Scholarship Awards Overview: $2,000 individual scholarships awarded to eligible high school seniors nominated by their mentors. Made possible by generous sponsorships by area businesses.…

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC · September 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Individual School/Office Grant Overview: Grant to implement a new project in a single school/office. Amount: Up to $2,000 Geographic Scope: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), Maryland…

BLOODWORKS · September 7, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Individual Student Blood Drive Scholarship Overview: Students earn scholarship rewards by coordinating and managing an off-campus community blood drive during school breaks and recruiting blood…

GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Individual Student Grant Assistance Purpose: Assistance for students in difficult circumstances that prevent them from participating in valuable educational experiences with peers. Geographic Scope:…

TERRELL ISD EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Individual Student Grants Eligibility: Open to qualified students of Terrell ISD (TISD) Award Amount: Up to $1,500 Program Description: Grant program supporting individual students in Terrell ISD.…

DENVER CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

Individual Travel Scholarships Overview: The DCIS Foundation offers scholarships for DPS high school students traveling alone to engage in full-time educational travel (typically study abroad…

AGC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC · June 19, 2026 · One-time Foundation

Industry Case Studies - Educational Development Proposals Funder: AGC Education and Research Foundation Status: Active, currently soliciting proposals Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas:…

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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