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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$1,000 annual scholarship (guaranteed), plus eligibility for additional WRCNM and NCMC scholarships
Womens Resource Center of Northern · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

JEWEL Scholarship Program Program Name: Joint Endeavor for Women in Education and Leadership (JEWEL) Geographic Scope: North Central Michigan College (NCMC) students in Petoskey, Michigan area Focus…

CHANDLER SERVICE CLUB · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Jewel Lewis Community Scholarship: Supporting Graduating High School Seniors Overview: The Jewel Lewis Community Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors residing…

US $2,500 - US $25,000
THE ALBERTSONS COMPANIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jewel-Osco Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Albertsons Companies Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Jewel-Osco Foundation supports…

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jewish Camp Scholarships Overview: Federation's Jewish Summer Camp Scholarship program provides financial assistance to local families for day and overnight Jewish camp costs. Award Purpose: To help…

FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOLS OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jewish Community Fund (JCF) Overview: The Jewish Community Fund is the core of the Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign and provides unrestricted dollars to support institutions that promote Jewish…

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jewish Community Fund (JCF) Type: Core Annual Grant Program Overview: The Jewish Community Fund is the core of the Jewish Federation's Annual Campaign. These are unrestricted dollars used to support…

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jewish Education Microgrants Overview: Microgrants with a maximum award of $10,000 designed to support Jewish schools in meeting student and teacher needs. In 2020-2021, 10 local Jewish schools…

JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jewish Education Scholarships Type: Need-Based Scholarship Program Overview: Scholarships for day school students to make Jewish education accessible. Purpose: To ensure that financial barriers do…

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Jewish Fund for Human Needs (JFHN) Overview: The Jewish Fund for Human Needs works to fulfill the mitzvah of tzedakah (the obligation to do righteous acts) by awarding small grants to non-Jewish…

JEWISH FEDERATION OF DELAWARE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jewish Fund for the Future Scholarship Fund Overview: Scholarship funding for post-college level studies in Jewish-related fields Focus Areas: - Post-college level studies in Jewish communal service…

Jewish Women's Federation of Southern New Jersey · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jewish Women’s Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Women's Federation of Southern New Jersey Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Jewish Women's Foundation…

JEWISH FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

JFGNH: Talmud Torah Meyuchad Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Inc. Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The Talmud Torah Meyuchad Grant offers essential financial…

The Japanese American Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

JFNY Grant For Japanese Studies Status: ACTIVE Funder: Japan Foundation, New York Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The JFNY Grant for Japanese Studies provides up to…

JOHN'S ISLAND COMMUNITY SERVICE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

JICSL Scholarships Program Funder: John's Island Community Service League (JICSL) Program History: Began in 1999 in partnership with Indian River State College. Expanded in 2019 to include club…

Pendleton Foundation Trust · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jiggs and Maxine Fisk Scholarship Award Amount: $5,000 Eligibility: Pendleton High School graduates Overview: Named scholarship fund through the Pendleton Foundation Trust providing educational…

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jill Barrett Research Award in Biology Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northeastern University Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Jill Barrett Research Award in Biology offers prestigious research…

Stanislaus Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim & Betty Lilly Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stanislaus Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview Stanislaus Community Foundation…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim & Myrna Sparks Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Jim & Myrna Sparks Family…

NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim and Dee Snow Optimist Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Georgia Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary Overview Jim and Dee Snow Optimist…

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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