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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ESSENTIA HEALTH MOOSE LAKE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joan Basgen Scholarship Funder: Essentia Health - Duluth Area Volunteer Service Organization Geographic Scope: Duluth Area, Minnesota Purpose: Annual scholarship to current or previous volunteers, in…

FIRST CARE MEDICAL SERVICES · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joan Basgen Scholarship - Duluth Area Funder: Duluth Area Volunteer Service Organization (Essentia Health) Geographic Scope: Duluth, Minnesota area Background: The Duluth Area Volunteer Service…

HOPE FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joan Goldstein Scholarship Award Funder: HOPE for Youth Foundation Inc (NY, US) Website: hfyf.org Program Overview Named scholarship award for graduating high school seniors, honoring Joan Goldstein.…

COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joan H. Hensley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Joan H. Hensley Scholarship, established by…

US $2,500 - US $25,000
The Joan M Wismer Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joan M Wismer Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joan M Wismer Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Joan M. Wismer Foundation, established in…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joan R. Bowman Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Joan R. The next deadline for this grant is…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joan Robinson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Joan Robinson Scholarship, offered by the…

UPPER ARLINGTON EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joanie Dugger Educator of the Year Award Fund Geographic Scope: Upper Arlington Schools, Upper Arlington, OH Focus Area: Supports educators and their initiatives; grants awarded to UAHS Educator of…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joann and C.W. Carpenter Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Joann and C.W.…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joanna Cornerstone Ministries Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Joanna…

John Wood Community College Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joanna Orr Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wood Community College Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Joanna Orr Memorial Scholarship, supported by the JWCC…

GREATER FAYETTE COMMUNITY FOUNDATIO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joe & Carolyn Bailey Scholarship Fund Established By: Joe and Carolyn Bailey, Flatonia residents Geographic Focus: Flatonia High School seniors Purpose: Help students further their opportunities…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joe and Trudy Tallerico Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Joe and Trudy…

JOE C DAVIS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joe C. Davis Transformational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joe C Davis Foundation Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Joe C. Davis Foundation Grant focuses on supporting charitable organizations…

TELECOMPIONEERS CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joe Cleres and Don Sage Memorial Scholarship Purpose: Provide financial assistance to post-secondary school students with physical and/or intellectual challenges. Focus Areas: Education for students…

$2,000 per award (2 scholarships available)
FRONTIER COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Joe M. Carrigan Memorial Scholarship Overview: Established with the merger of River Cities Community Credit Union to honor Joe M. Carrigan. This scholarship specifically supports students from the…

Summit Bank Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joe Morgan Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: Oakland, California (Castlemont High School) Award Type: Four-year scholarship Eligibility: - Current student at Castlemont High School - Must have…

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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