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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GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John M. and Alicent Epps Jasperse Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the John M. The next deadline…

SIOUX VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John M. Comstock Scholarship Funder: Cherokee Regional Medical Center Geographic Scope: Cherokee Regional service area Eligibility: - Graduating high school seniors in good standing - Residents of…

THE JOHN M O'QUINN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John M. O'Quinn Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M Oquinn Foundation Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Summary The John M. O'Quinn Foundation Grant, established in 1986, has contributed…

JOHN M ROSS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John M. Ross Foundation - Major Capital Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M. Ross Foundation Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The John M. Ross Foundation offers a Major Capital Grant to support…

JOHN M ROSS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John M. Ross Foundation - Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John M. Ross Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The John M. Ross Foundation offers program…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Malvizzi Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students interested in one or more of our…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Masus Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John McGuire Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The John McGuire Memorial Scholarship,…

Approximately $100,000 per year
University of Maine Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John Mitchell Nickerson Scholarship Fund Award Amount: Expected to generate approximately $100,000 per year for scholarships, starting in 2016 Eligibility: UMaine juniors and seniors who are…

MILTON-FREEWATER AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John O. Hendricks Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Milton-Freewater Area Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The John O. Hendricks Memorial Scholarship supports…

CHASE HAWKS MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION INC · March 27, 2027 · Annual Foundation

John Ostlund Memorial Vocational Scholarship Overview: The John Ostlund Memorial Vocational Scholarship is a new scholarship opportunity (introduced in 2025) established to honor the legacy of John…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Ostrom Enders II Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $4,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The John…

JOHN P PREVITI MEMORIAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John P. Previti Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John P Previti Memorial Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The John P. Previti Memorial…

PHOENIXVILLE COMMUNITY EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John Polefka Memorial Awards Overview: These scholarships are presented in memory of a schoolmate lost in Vietnam. The awards support students pursuing service-oriented careers and military service.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Ptaszek Family Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

John R. and Betty B. Eggleston Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the John R. and…

OUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John R. Chapman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daviess County Community Foundation Amount: US $4,170 Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the John R. The next…

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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