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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NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

James P. & Mildred Gregg Zucco Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $750 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The James P. &…

JAMES P GORDON TRUST XXXXX2002 · Rolling / Open Foundation

James P. Gordon Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: James P. Gordon Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The James P. Gordon Foundation provides grants to charitable organizations in…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

James P. Humphrey, Black Achievers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the James P. The…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

James P. Robinson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $900 Last Updated: October 27, 2025 Summary The James P. Robinson Scholarship,…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James R. and Joanne K. Burgoon Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The James R. and Joanne K. Burgoon…

THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James R. and Mary Jane Drury Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Oregon Community Foundation Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The James R. and Mary Jane Drury Scholarship, administered…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

James R. Goheen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the James R. The next deadline for…

$1,000 - $10,000 for college; up to $2,000 for vocational/trade
International Brotherhood Of 186 TCWH · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Overview: A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization established in 1999 to honor James R. Hoffa, who served as General President of the International Brotherhood of…

$1,000 - $10,000 for academic scholarships; up to $2,000 for training/vocational programs
TEAMSTERS AUTOMOTIVE & ALLIED WORKERS · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Overview: The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) is an independent organization established as a tax-exempt entity under Section 501(c)(3) of…

International Brotherhood of 572 TCWH · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) Funder: International Brotherhood of Teamsters Geographic Scope: United States (all states) Eligibility: - High school seniors - Sons/daughters or…

International Brotherhood of 063 TCWH · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Funder: Teamsters Union Overview: Scholarship to help sons, daughters, or financial dependents of Teamster members pursue academic or vocational goals. Award…

International Brotherhood of Teamsters · Rolling / Open Foundation

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Funder: International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Alaska Teamsters Local 959) Organization Status: Independent organization established and registered as a…

$1,000 - $10,000 for Academic; $500 - $2,000 for Vocational/Training
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund (JRHMSF) Funder: James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund Award Amounts: - Academic Scholarships: $1,000 - $10,000 for four-year college or university…

North East Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

James R. Meehl Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North East Community Foundation Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the James R. The next deadline for this…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James S. and Dorothy Dickson Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The James S. and Dorothy Dickson Scholarship…

JAMES S BOWER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

James S. Bower Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: James S Bower Foundation Last Updated: January 26, 2025 Summary The James S. Bower Foundation offers grants to public charities in the Santa…

TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

James T. Doluisio Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: TSHP Research & Education (R&E) Foundation Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The James T. Doluisio Scholarship, established in 1998 by…

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

James Varner Memorial Scholarship Established: 2012 Purpose: Commemorates James Varner Funding Source: Private donations Award Frequency: Awarded annually to one student Geographic Scope: East Texas…

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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