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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THE JOSEPH & MERCEDES MCMICKING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joseph And Mercedes Mcmicking Foundation Last Updated: August 23, 2025 Summary The Joseph R. & Mercedes McMicking Foundation…

THE JOSEPH S BRUNO CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Joseph S Bruno Charitable Foundation Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Joseph S. Bruno Charitable Foundation Grant…

JOSEPH RIPPEY CHARITABLE TR XXXXX9001 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Joseph S. Rippey Charitable Trust Grant supports…

THE SAR FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Joseph S. Rumbaugh Historical Orations Contest Organization: Sons of the American Revolution Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Students in grades 9-12 - Open to all high…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph S. Sudarsky Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Joseph S. Sudarsky Memorial…

MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph T. and Naomi Bivens Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Joseph T. and Naomi Bivens Scholarship Fund,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph Thomas Wyss Hockey Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 08, 2025 Summary The Joseph Thomas Wyss Hockey Scholarship,…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Joseph W. Mayo ALS Scholarship is designed to support nontraditional…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Josephine C. Otto Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Josephine C. Otto Memorial Scholarship, offered by…

The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church · Rolling / Open Foundation

Josephine Rudy Smith Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Kentucky Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Josephine Sebach Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Josephine Sebach Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum…

CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Josh Allyn Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Josh Allyn Scholarship, established by Josh Allyn, provides…

SHAWN CARTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Josh Dubin Fellowship (JDF) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Shawn Carter Scholarship Fund Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The Josh Dubin Fellowship, launched in January 2022 by the Shawn Carter…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joshua A. Sterling Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Joshua A. The…

THE JEWISH COMMUNITY BUILDING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joshua Scholarship Fund - Yeshiva Scholarship Overview: Provides scholarships to Minnesota residents who wish to study for one year in Israel at participating religious Zionist institutions.…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Joshua Tyree Williams Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Joshua Tyree…

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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