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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INSIGHT THROUGH EDUCATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

inSIGHT Educational Grants for Teachers Funder: inSIGHT Through Education, Inc. (Florida, USA) Mission: inSIGHT is dedicated to providing educational grants for teachers K-12 to fulfill the Florida…

KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

INSIGHT Scholarship Funder: Kentucky School for the Blind Charitable Foundation Program: INSIGHT Post-Secondary Preparation Program Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient + fully equipped laptop…

SAN JUAN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Inskeep Legacy Scholarship Geographic Scope: San Juan Island, Washington area Funder: San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) Overview: A scholarship fund established to provide tuition and…

BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Inspiration & Incubation (i2) Grants Overview: Bellevue Schools Foundation offers i2 Grants to educators and students in the Bellevue School District for special projects and initiatives. Purpose:…

Inspire School of the Year receives a cash award for a special school project; individual award amounts not specified
THE FOUNDATION FOR LINCOLN PUBLIC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Inspire Awards - Student & Staff Recognition Geographic Scope: Lincoln Public Schools (LPS), Nebraska - all 68 school communities Overview: The Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools honors…

HOUSTON TEXANS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Inspire Change Grant Presented by: Houston Texans, in partnership with ConocoPhillips and Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Overview: The Inspire Change Grant awards funds to nonprofit organizations in…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inspire Possibilities Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Inspire Possibilities Scholarship aims to…

ENDICOTT COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Inspire Scholarship Fund Status: Active scholarship program supported through corporate sponsorships Geographic Scope: United States (Endicott College, Beverly, MA) Focus Areas: Support for…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Inspire the Future Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Inspire the Future…

ARIZONA LEADS · Closed Foundation

Inspired Schools Fellowship Organization: Arizona Leads Geographic Scope: Phoenix, Arizona Overview: The Inspired Schools Fellowship offers current or emerging school leaders the opportunity to found…

Up to $3,500
BYRAM HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Insta-Grant Program Funder: Byram Hills Education Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Byram Hills Central School District, NY Program Purpose: Designed to broaden the impact of the BHEF mission…

Up to $2,500
CHAPPAQUA SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

InstaGrants Funder: Chappaqua School Foundation Inc (NY, US) Overview: CSF awards InstaGrants to fund smaller, innovative ideas that can be implemented quickly during the current school year without…

Oregon Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Institute for Cultural Initiatives Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Community Foundation Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The Institute for Cultural Initiatives Scholarship,…

Average $1,000 - $6,000; requests for $1,000 or less considered year-round
DANIEL E STUNTZ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · October 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Institutional Grants Overview: Institutional grants may be awarded to students, researchers, or teachers working under the auspices of a college/university, herbarium, museum, or other not-for-profit…

US $50,000 - US $100,000
THE TINKER FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Institutional Grants: Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tinker Foundation Incorporated Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Tinker Foundation's Institutional…

The Japanese American Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Institutional Project Support - Small Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japan Foundation, New York Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Japan Foundation's…

The Japanese American Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

Institutional Project Support (IPS) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japan Foundation, New York Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Institutional Project…

$250 - $1,500
KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Instructional Grants Funder: Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Kansas City Public Schools district (Missouri, US) Eligible Applicants: - Kansas City Public Schools…

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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