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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HOT SPRINGS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John and Christine Bolich Graduate School Scholarship For: Graduate/renewal students Background: John Bolich worked for fifty years as a coal miner at Gebo with no formal education but wanted his…

Erie County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Clara Corogin Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The John and Clara Corogin Scholarship, offered by the Erie…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Eunice Davidson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary Overview Our Mission The Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Evelyn Turnbull Nursing Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The John and…

Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Maradee Potter Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Who We Are We weave the work of…

US $2,000 - US $40,000
LAFFINTR OF JOHN & MARIA TUW MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Maria Laffin Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: John and Maria Laffin Trust Amount: US $2,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The John and Maria Laffin Trust offers grants…

THE JOHN AND MARY FRANKLIN FOUNDATION THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Mary Franklin Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John & Mary Franklin Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The John and Mary Franklin Foundation Grant aims to break…

WINCHESTER EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John and Polly Duvall Scholarship Funder: Winchester Education Foundation Inc (VA, US) Funding Source: Duvall family in honor of John and Polly Duvall Geographic Scope: John Handley High School…

COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John and Rheba Myers Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The John and Rheba Myers Scholarship, established by the…

AUGUSTA HEALTH CARE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John B. Davis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Augusta Health Care Inc Amount: US $1,200 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The John B. Davis Scholarship, established by the Augusta…

GEORGIA'S OWN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John B. White, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Overview: Scholarship established to honor the legacy of John B. White, Jr., a long-time board member and friend of Georgia's Own Credit Union. The Foundation…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Bell and Lawrence Thornton Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The John Bell and…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
THE JOHN BEN SNOW FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Ben Snow Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Ben Snow Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Foundation provides funding…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TR UW #839158 · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant…

Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Berger Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The John Berger Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Borden Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The John Borden Memorial Scholarship Fund,…

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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