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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IRVINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

IPSF Scholarship for the Arts in Honor of Will Ferrell Award Amount: $10,000 Geographic Scope: Irvine Unified School District (IUSD), California Eligibility: - Graduating IUSD high school students…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ipson Tully Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Ipson Tully Memorial Scholarship…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ira Cobe Scholarship Fund - Cobe College Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Ira Cobe Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ira M. Becker Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Ira M. Becker Fund Grant supports educational opportunities for young men…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ira P. Berman Gulfstream Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Ira P. Berman Gulfstream Scholarship, established…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The Iredell County Community Foundation Grant Cycle aims to…

United Way of Iredell County Inc · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Iredell County COVID-19 Education Fund Funder: Joint partnership between United Way of Iredell County, Iredell County Government, and Iredell-Statesville School System Geographic Scope: Iredell…

The Irene E and George A Davis Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Irene E And George A Davis Foundation Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation provides…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Irene L. Pritchett Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Irene L. The…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Irene Zurine Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students interested in one or more of our…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ireton Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Ireton Community Foundation Grant aims to address community needs in…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Iris M. Balthaser Adam Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Iris M. Balthaser Adam Scholarship Fund, established…

CROLL IRMA L & ABRAM S CHAR-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Irma L. and Abram S. Croll Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Irma L & Abram S Croll Charitable Tr 59300189 Amount: US $25,000 - US $200,000 Last Updated: June 28, 2025 Summary The Irma L.…

IOWA CONCRETE PAVING ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

IRMCA Scholarship - Jerry Woods Funder: Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete Association (IRMCA) Geographic Scope: Iowa Program Overview: A scholarship program administered by the Iowa Ready Mixed Concrete…

Up to $2,130 per semester for up to eight semesters (renewable, four-year scholarship)
LES TURNER AMYOTROPHIC · April 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Iron Horse Scholarship Funder: LiveLikeLou Foundation (in partnership with Les Turner ALS Foundation and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity) Focus Area: Higher education scholarships for dependent children…

IRONPIGS CHARITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

IronPigs Charities (IPC) Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ironpigs Charities Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The IronPigs Charities Community Grant…

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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