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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. Bauer Memorial Athletic Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the John W.…

BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. Eye Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The John W. Eye Family Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation,…

HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. Newman Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Aurora, NE) Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The John W. Newman Memorial Scholarship is aimed at…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
PORTER JOHN W TUW · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. Porter Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John W. Porter Trust Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The John W. Porter Trust Grant, established in 1947, aims…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. Purvis Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The John W. Purvis Memorial…

JOHN W AND EFFIE E SPEAS MEMORIAL TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Last Updated: October 11, 2024 Summary The John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas…

HEMOPHILIA OF GEORGIA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

John W. Youtsey Memorial Scholarship Funder: Hemophilia of Georgia Inc Geographic Scope: Georgia Focus Areas: Educational support for people with bleeding disorders Description: The John W. Youtsey…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Watson Daniel Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation Of The Dan River Region Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applicants must be full-time…

TREE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ENDOWMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

John Wright Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tree Fund Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The John Wright Memorial Scholarship, funded by TREE Fund, awards a…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

John-Elizabeth Blaho Miller Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Though the deadline is indicated…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Johnathan Tschaar Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Johnathan Tschaar Memorial…

$10,000 per scholarship (up to 10 scholarships; $2,500 annually over four years)
CALIFORNIA MASONIC FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program Overview: A scholarship program honoring trailblazing baseball player Johnny Ritchey, who broke the color barrier in the Pacific Coast League in 1948. The program…

$10,000 per scholarship (up to 10 scholarships; $2,500 annually over four years)
GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Johnny Ritchey Scholarship Program Status: Active; expanded in January 2023 Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California Focus Areas: First-generation, underserved high school seniors pursuing…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._ About Us The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of civic-minded…

Johnson Controls Foundation · Rolling / Open State

Johnson Controls Foundation's grant program supports organizations with a focus on culture and the arts, education, health and social services, and civic activities. Funding is intended to…

Johnson Controls · Rolling / Open Foundation

Johnson Controls Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Johnson Controls Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The Johnson Controls Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations dedicated to…

EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Johnson County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: Up to US $6,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Johnson County Community Foundation Grant…

$500 – $5,000 per year
YELLOWSTONE BOYS & GIRLS RANCH FOUNDATIO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Johnson Scholarship (McCone County) Funder: Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch Foundation Geographic Scope: McCone County, Montana Award Amount: $500 – $5,000 per year Eligibility: - Graduates of Circle…

INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS · July 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Joint Council 7 Harry Polland/Bob Morales Scholarship Funder: Joint Council 7 of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Teamsters Local 853) Geographic Scope: California, primarily serving…

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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