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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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jennifer Samson Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for McHenry County Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: October 22, 2025 Summary The Jennifer Samson…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jennifer Thoma Memorial Ballet Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Jennifer Thoma…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
MARTHA HOLDEN JENNINGS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jennings - Fund for Teachers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Martha Holden Jennings Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary The Martha Holden Jennings…

10000 DEGREES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: It is the responsibility of the student to notify the school’s financial aid office when they have been awarded a 10,000 Degrees scholarship._ What is 10,000 Degrees? 10,000 Degrees…

Jephcott Charitable Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jephcott Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jephcott Charitable Trust Amount: £2,000 - £20,000 Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Jephcott Charitable Trust, established in 1965 by…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeptha Wade Schureman Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Amount: US $7,500 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Jeptha Wade Schureman…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerald W. Peterson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Jerald W. The next deadline for…

Central Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jeremy Allen Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kansas Community Foundation Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Jeremy Allen Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fund,…

JEROME J AND DOROTHY H HOLZ FAMILY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerome J. and Dorothy H. Holz Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Jerome J. and Dorothy H. Holz Family Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Jerome J. and Dorothy H. Holz…

THE ALMANOR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry & Yvonne Kehr Education Fund Funder: The Almanor Foundation Established: Fall 2023 Geographic Scope: Plumas County, CA Focus Areas: - Support educational, artistic, and vocational initiatives -…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry A. & M. Christine Walker Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Jerry A. &…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry and Diana Sanders Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Jerry and Diana Sanders Nursing…

QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry and Martha Taylor Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The Jerry and Martha Taylor…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._ About Us The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of civic-minded…

NEW ROCHELLE FUND FOR EDUCATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jerry Bilik Music Education Scholarship Program Overview The Jerry Bilik Scholarship for Music Education was established in 2022 to ensure that NRHS students with a passion for music and financial…

$20,000 from Caesars Foundation + $10,000 from IU Southeast ($30,000 total)
HORSESHOE FOUNDATION OF FLOYD COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jerry Finn Diversity Education Scholarship Funder: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc (in partnership with Indiana University Southeast and New Albany Floyd County Schools) Geographic Scope:…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry Herron Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Jerry Herron Memorial Scholarship, managed by the…

BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry L. and Jean D. Beasley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Jerry L. and Jean D. Beasley Scholarship, managed by the Beckley…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jerry M. Speed Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Jerry M. Speed Memorial Scholarship,…

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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