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.

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SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joe Salek Scholarship for Theater Arts Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Joe Salek Scholarship for Theater Arts Trust,…

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joe Williams Music Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Overview Joe Williams Music Scholarship…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MONTEREY COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joel and Dena Gambord Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Monterey County Amount: Up to US $10,500 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary Overview Joel and Dena…

SANDS FAMILY SUPPORTING FOUNDATION INC · February 28, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Joel Ayite Ajavon Memorial Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Western New York Focus Areas: Science, technology, engineering, math, nursing, or trades education Eligibility: - Graduating…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joette P. Delia Curiano Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Joette P. Delia Curiano…

BIG HORN COUNTY HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joey Engellant Scholarship Funder: Big Horn Hospital Association Geographic Scope: Big Horn County, Montana Focus Areas: Education for high school students Background: Named scholarship offered by…

BIG HORN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joey Engellant Scholarship Funder: Big Horn Hospital Association Geographic Scope: Big Horn County, Montana area Focus Areas: Education support for high school students Overview: Named scholarship…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joey Johnson Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Joey Johnson Memorial Scholarship,…

MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Johanna P. Hagedoorn Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Johanna P. Hagedoorn Scholarship Fund, managed by the…

MILLBROOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John & Agnes Marona Scholarship Funder: Millbrook Educational Foundation (MEF) Geographic Scope: Millbrook Central School District, NY Award Amount: $1,000 (initially); $2,000 (as of 2023)…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John & Ruth Blue Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The John & Ruth Blue Scholarship Endowment,…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

John & Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The John & Susan (Rose) Dorr Scholarship, offered by the…

JOHN A & EVELYN MONAHAN MEMORIAL TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

John A. & Evelyn Monahan Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John A. & Evelyn Monahan Memorial Trust Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The John A. & Evelyn Monahan Grant supports educational, medical,…

JOHN A & MARLENE L BOLL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation The John A. and Marlene L. Boll Foundation is a private family foundation that was created in the early 1980's by John A. and Marlene L. Boll. We are…

NEW JERSEY SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM INC · June 3, 2026 · Annual Foundation

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship Sponsor: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) through the National Sea Grant College Program Program Description: A prestigious, paid…

UNISON CREDIT UNION · March 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

John Aman Memorial Scholarship Funder: Unison Credit Union Award Amount: $2,000 per recipient Purpose: Awards students who best mirror the credit union philosophy of "people helping people" and have…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Barbara Wolcott Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The John and…

DANIELS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John and Christina Hoepner Educational Scholarship Overview: The John and Christina Hoepner Educational Scholarship program was first started in 1983 with the Hospital Association and transferred to…

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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