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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LINSMAYER JAMES B FDN TR-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The James B. Linsmayer Foundation Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The James B. Linsmayer Foundation Grant supports programs in arts,…

Approximately US $3,000
Kansas Board of Regents · Rolling / Open Foundation

James B. Pearson Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kansas Board of Regents Amount: Approximately US $3,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The James B. Pearson Fellowship, established…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

James B. Rannells Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The James B. Rannells Memorial Scholarship at Montana State…

Brewers Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Beckum Player/Coach Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brewers Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2025 Summary The James Beckum…

JAMES C STEWART CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James C. Stewart Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James C Stewart Charitable Foundation Amount: Approximately US $10,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The James C. Stewart…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Craig Carr Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The James Craig Carr Memorial…

Summit Bank Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

James D. Falaschi Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: Oakland area high schools Award Type: One-year scholarship (in its twelfth year as of website content) Eligibility: - High school student with…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

James E. and Clyda J. Montague Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $3,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The James E. and…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

James E. Bugley Scholarship - The Jamie Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The James E. Bugley Scholarship, managed by…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Eastland Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The James Eastland…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Elwyn Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The James Elwyn Memorial Scholarship,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NANTUCKET · Rolling / Open Foundation

James F. Lentowski Conservation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Nantucket Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The James F.…

US $6,000 - US $24,000
SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

James F. Swift Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Amount: US $6,000 - US $24,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the James F. The…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Foley Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The James Foley Scholarship Fund, established by his daughter, supports…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Freeborn Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The James Freeborn Memorial scholarship at Montana State University supports…

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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