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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim and Pat Dietz Skills Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Shelby County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview The Community Foundation…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim and Ruth B. Daley Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Jim and Ruth B. Daley Family Fund, established by the Berks…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim and Shirley Cook Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $750 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The Jim and Shirley Cook Scholarship offers…

JIM B COOPER & LILLIAN F COOPER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Jim B. & Lillian F. Cooper Foundation…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim Blount Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Jim Blount Memorial Scholarship, administered by the…

Arctic Institute of North America (AINA) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim Bourque Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arctic Institute of North America (AINA) Amount: C $1,000 Last Updated: May 22, 2025 Summary The Jim Bourque Scholarship honors the legacy of Hon.…

AFSCME WISCONSIN COUNCIL 32 AMERICAN · April 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Jim Boyd Memorial Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for high school seniors who are dependents of current AFSCME Council 32 members. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin Eligibility: - Dependent of a current…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim Fales Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Jim Fales Scholarship, offered by the Elk…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim Freeman, MD 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 The…

DENVER CHERRY CREEK ROTARY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jim Hoops Scholarship Overview: A scholarship program administered by the Denver Cherry Creek Rotary Foundation to support outstanding high school students. Geographic Scope: Denver, Colorado area…

$2,000 per recipient (one male and one female recipient annually)
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PGA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jim Langley Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: Northern California and Northwestern Nevada (within the bounds of the NCPGA Section) Eligible Applicants: Graduating high school seniors Purpose:…

The Jim Moran Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim Moran Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jim Moran Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Jim Moran Foundation Grant supports innovative programs aimed at improving the quality…

3 Rivers Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim Noland Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Three Rivers Community Foundation Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Jim Noland Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Three…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTH CENTRAL MA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jim O'Leary Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Jim O'Leary Scholarship Fund, managed by the…

AGRI-CULTURE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Agri-Culture Amount: US $12,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Jimmie Cox Memorial Scholarship, in partnership with American…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Jimmie Ruth Picquet Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Jimmie Ruth Picquet Scholarship,…

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RESPIRATORY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Jimmy A. Young Memorial Education Recognition Award Funder: American Respiratory Care Foundation (philanthropic arm of AARC) Award Amount: Up to $1,000 Geographic Scope: Open to students nationwide…

EDMOND PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Jimmy Rohan Scholarship Funder: Edmond Public Schools Foundation Geographic Scope: Edmond Public Schools district, Oklahoma Program Type: Student scholarship provided through endowed scholarships…

THE JAMES JOSEPH FORD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

JJF Grants for Youth Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: James Joseph Ford Foundation Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The JJF Grants for Youth Programs, established by the James Joseph Ford…

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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