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 FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

James G. Hewlett Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 15, 2025 Summary The James G. Hewlett Memorial Scholarship provides…

THE JOHN TRAMONTANO JR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

James G. Lanahan Scholarship Funder: The John Tramontano Jr Educational Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Pennsylvania Eligibility: GHS (Gettysburg High School) students Overview: Named…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James H. And Ann P. Bissett Scholarship Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The James H. and Ann P. Bissett Scholarship Trust,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

James H. Davis Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 11, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the James…

More than US $2,000
COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Hantak Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The James Hantak Scholarship, established by The…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Johnson Agricultural Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The James Johnson Agricultural Scholarship at Montana State…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James K. Stringwell Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The James K. Stringwell Scholarship, offered by the Ann Arbor…

East Texas Builders Association · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

James Kilpatrick Memorial Scholarship Established: 2002 Purpose: Honors Mr. James Kilpatrick Funding Source: 100% of net proceeds from ETBA's Sporting Clays Tournament Geographic Scope: East Texas…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James L. Allen Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the James L. The next…

AGC EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC · July 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

James L. Allhands Student Essay Competition Funder: AGC Education and Research Foundation Status: Active, ongoing Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Technological, educational, and…

Foundation for Rural Service · Rolling / Open Foundation

James L. Bass Legal Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Rural Service Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The James L. Bass Legal Scholarship,…

South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation Inc · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

James L. Redman Memorial Scholarship Funder: South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation Inc, Plant City, FL Overview: Scholarships awarded to deserving local high school seniors from Plant City area…

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW SYNDICATE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

James M. 'Jim Bob' Norman Scholarship Fund Funder: Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate (FWSSS) Background: Established in 1984 in memory of Mr. James M. Norman, who was chairman of the Syndicate at the…

James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program · Rolling / Open Foundation

James Madison Graduate Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program Amount: Up to US $24,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The James Madison Graduate…

Monetary award (amount not specified)
THE PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE ON ANALYTICAL · March 11, 2027 · Annual Foundation

James Manner Poster Award Overview: Annual award presented at Pittcon to recognize outstanding undergraduate research. Eligibility: - Undergraduate students - Must be presenting a poster at the…

Hampton Wildlife Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

James O. Thomason Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Wildlife Fund Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The James O. Thomason Scholarship, established by the…

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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