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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QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John R. Kiley Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Quad Cities Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,500 Last Updated: August 27, 2025 Summary The John R. Kiley Memorial Scholarship,…

JOHN R MCCUNE DEC'D CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

John R. McCune Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John R Mccune Char Trust No 9721 Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The John R. McCune Charitable…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Redfearn Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The John Redfearn Memorial Scholarship, offered…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Rich Curran Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The John Rich Curran Memorial Scholarship Fund,…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Ruff Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview We administer a number of scholarships, which range from…

HOPE AND A FUTURE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John S. Brewer Memorial Scholarship Fund Focus: Educational assistance, career training, and college scholarships for foster children in Arizona Geographic Scope: Arizona Background: Established in…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John S. McClure Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The John S. McClure Scholarship,…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

John S. Renner Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The John S. Renner Memorial…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

John S. Russo Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The John S. Russo…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John S. Stiff Governmental Services Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The John S. Stiff…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Stashonsky Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The John Stashonsky Memorial Scholarship, offered by…

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John T. & Lois "Sonny" Velkas Child Welfare Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The John T. & Lois "Sonny" Velkas Child…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

John T. Montford Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The John T. Montford Scholarship, established by the Community…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

John T. Savage Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The John T. Savage Memorial Scholarship,…

JOHN T SHEA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION XXXXX4009 · Rolling / Open Foundation

John T. Shea Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John T. Shea Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The John T. Shea Foundation Grant supports charitable, nonprofit organizations in…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

John T. Sloper Community Scholarship for Paramedics Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary Easily learn…

THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. & Edna Wilson Mosley Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The John W. & Edna Wilson Mosley Scholarship…

TA JOHN W AND ANNA H · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Wesley Hanes And Anna Hodgin Hanes Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The John W. and Anna H. Hanes Foundation…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. and Yvonne Y. Hsu Edmisten Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The John W. and…

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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