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
Foundation
Updated daily
Up to US $2,500
THE MICCIO FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean M. Walker Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Miccio Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Jean M. Walker Grant, administered by The Miccio Foundation, aims to…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean Penny Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Jean Penny Scholarship, established by The Dayton…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean Rider Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration. Impact. The Community…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jean T. Grant Scholarship Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Jean T. Grant Scholarship, established by The Columbus…

Variable (2025-2026 cycle: $32,701 total for 23 projects)
MENLO PARK-ATHERTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION · October 3, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Jeanie Ritchie Innovation Grants Overview: The Jeanie Ritchie Innovation Grants enable teachers to pursue innovative teaching programs in their classroom and provide educational experiences that…

Naperville Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Who the Fund Benefits The Jeanine Nicarico Memorial Fund for Literacy supports grants to individual educators, or entire schools, in an effort to promote a deeper understanding and teaching…

JEANNE D'ARC CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union Donation Request Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jeanne Darc Credit Union Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Jeanne D'Arc Credit Union Donation Request aims to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeanne Yalon-Owens Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the North State…

Coral Gables Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeannett Slesnick Community Spirit Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coral Gables Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Jeannett Slesnick…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeannette F. Schlobach Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Jeannette F. Schlobach Grant…

Jeannette Rankin Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jeannette Rankin Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary The Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant…

AGRI-CULTURE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Agri-Culture Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Jeannie Witmer Memorial Scholarship offers a $4,000 award…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeff & Marcia Sveen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary Overview Jeff & Marcia Sveen Scholarship To provide financial…

NORTH CAROLINA INDEPENDENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jeff and Jan Stoddard Scholarship for Hope Geographic Scope: North Carolina independent colleges and universities Eligibility Criteria: - Financial Need: Must demonstrate financial need - Student…

PATSY REEVE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jeff Godbehere Scholarship Funder: Patsy Reeve Foundation Inc (via Camp Patrick) Overview: A scholarship fund established in memory of Jeff Godbehere, an inspirational individual who overcame…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeff Katon Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview About US In 1994, a group of visionary Lowcountry community…

NSCA EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jeff M. Kindig Future Leaders Scholarship Organization: NSCA Education Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Scholarships for emerging leaders in the commercial systems integration…

SERVE AND SUCCEED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

Jeff Sessions Student Scholarship Status: Active and accepting applications Geographic Scope: New Hampshire and Vermont high school seniors; now expanded to all students of all ages Focus Areas: -…

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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