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
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily
UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER CHIPPEWA · Rolling / Open Foundation

2025-2028 Request for Proposal Funder: United Way of the Greater Chippewa Valley (WI, US) Geographic Scope: Greater Chippewa Valley area, Wisconsin Focus Areas: The RFP covers multiple initiative…

TRI-COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 ACHCC Health Care Scholarship Funder: Armstrong Center for Community Learning, Armstrong County Health Care Consortium, and Armstrong County Memorial Hospital Award Amount: Up to $4,000 in…

ATCHISON UNITED WAY BOARD · December 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2026 Agency Assistance Application Funder: Atchison Area United Way Geographic Scope: Atchison Area, Kansas Overview: Partnership funding program for nonprofit organizations to support specific…

BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Agnes B. McGirth Scholarship Funder: Black Women Lawyers' Association Scholarship Fund (BWLA-SF) Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area and demonstrated connection to Chicago legal market Focus…

U.S. Mission to Equatorial Guinea · May 4, 2026 Federal

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2026) Project Performance Period : Proposed projects should be completed in twelve (12) months or less. The Department of State will entertain…

U.S. Mission to Rwanda · April 30, 2026 Federal

2026 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) The Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) 2026 supports projects led by alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. The Fund encourages…

$5,000 - $100,000
Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation · August 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

2026 Annual Grants Funder: Lost Tree Village Charitable Foundation (FL, US) Geographic Scope: Delray Beach in southern Palm Beach County to Hobe Sound/Indiantown in southern Martin County, and from…

BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Bar Review Scholarship Funder: Black Women Lawyers' Association Scholarship Fund (BWLA-SF) Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area and demonstrated connection to Chicago legal market Focus Areas:…

Varies by award (typically $5,000 - $25,000)
I CAR EDUCATION FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2026 Benchmark Awards Funder: Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Status: Applications open January 20, 2026; deadline June 30, 2026 Geographic Scope: United States (high school and college…

UNITED WAY OF GRANT COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Community Investment Grants Organization: United Way of Grant County Inc Status: Open - Letter of Interest (LOI) window is currently open as of December 3, 2025 Geographic Scope: Grant County,…

WYOMING COUNTY UNITED WAY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Wyoming County United Way Grant Program Geographic Scope: Wyoming County, PA Eligibility: - Registered 501(c)3 organizations - Health and human service agencies - Must serve Wyoming County residents…

UNITED WAY OF WAYNE COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Grant Cycle Funder: United Way of Wayne County Inc Geographic Scope: Wayne County, North Carolina Focus Areas: - Basic Needs - Education - Financial Stability - Health and Wellness Funding…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Partner Grants Program Funder: The Community Foundation of Will County Geographic Scope: Will County, Illinois Priority Areas: Health, education, human services, and the arts About the…

$1,000 per award (three awards)
TRI-COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 ICHCCC High School Scholarship Funder: Indiana County Health Care Careers Consortium Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship; three awards available Geographic Scope: Indiana County, PA Focus…

INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATORS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 IDECF Graduate Scholar Award Funder: IDEC Foundation Geographic Scope: Not specified Eligibility: Graduate students in interior design Focus Areas: Supporting graduate-level scholarship and…

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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