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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JB'S KEYS TO DMD INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

JB's Keys to DMD Educational Scholarship Overview: Educational scholarship program for individuals living with or affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Geographic Scope: Not specified, likely New…

JAPAN BUSINESS SOCIETY OF DETROIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

JBSD Foundation Grant Program Funder: Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation Geographic Scope: Michigan, United States Program Overview: A comprehensive grant program supporting organizations…

$500 per award (variable based on program)
JAPAN BUSINESS SOCIETY OF DETROIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

JBSD Foundation Scholarship Program Funder: Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation Geographic Scope: Michigan, United States Program Focus: Scholarships for students participating in study…

NEWTON SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

JBW Fund Mason-Rice Scholarship Focus Areas: Type 1 Diabetes awareness and college scholarships for high school seniors; extracurricular enrichment opportunities Geographic Scope: Mason-Rice school,…

International Brotherhood Of 186 TCWH · Rolling / Open Foundation

JC 42 Scholarship Overview: Scholarship program offered by Teamsters Local 186. Limited information available on the website. Geographic Scope: Teamsters Local 186 members (Ventura County, CA area)…

JOHNSTON COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

JCAC Scholarships Funder: Johnston County Arts Council in partnership with Johnston Community College Purpose: Recognizing the importance of nurturing the creative spirit and supporting opportunities…

JAPANESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview JCCC Foundation Established in 1991, the JCCC Foundation and its programs are the formalized expression of friendship and community involvement of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and…

Jewish Community Foundation of Greater · Rolling / Open Foundation

JCF: LOCAL Greater MetroWest NJ GRANTS Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation Of Greater MetroWest NJ Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: May 09, 2025 Summary The Jewish…

JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

JCFKC: Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin Special Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Earl J. and Leona K. Tranin…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

JCPS Employee Sponsored Student Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $15,252 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
JOHN DEERE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

JDF: FIRST Tech Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Deere Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The John Deere FIRST Tech Challenge…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean A. Walsh Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Jean A. This grant has a rolling deadline.…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean and Jim Gulley Texas Tech Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Jean and Jim Gulley Texas Tech…

THE JEAN E THOMSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean E. Thomson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jean E. Thomson Foundation Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Jean E. Thomson Foundation Grant supports Non-Profit Organizations in…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean Erdman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Jean Erdman Scholarship, established in 2001 by Jean Erdman, supports…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Jean Estes Epstein…

TEWKSBURY EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jean Frankel Founders Award Funder: Tewksbury Education Foundation Inc (NJ, US) Award Type: Scholarship Amount: $2,500 Purpose: Awarded annually to honor one 8th grade student who shows focus and…

GRISWOLD HOME CARE FOUNDATION INC · October 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Jean Griswold Scholarship Program for Caregivers Overview: The Jean Griswold Foundation Scholarship Program awards scholarships to deserving caregivers who wish to further their education in a…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean Hunse Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Overview Jean Hunse Scholarship Jean Hunse became a certified public…

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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