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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UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION & ALUMNI ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Keys-to-College Fund Overview: Small scholarships to assist in accessing college. Purpose: This fund assists students with fees associated with college entrance exams and college preparation.…

Kentucky Humanities Council Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: In early April, Kentucky Humanities received notice from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that our federal funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)…

ALBERS FAMILY AFFILIATED FUND OF OCCF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Khader K. Hussein Palliative Care Award Eligibility: - Outstanding graduating medical students - Outstanding graduating nursing students - Must demonstrate an interest in palliative care and…

THE KHALED HOSSEINI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Khaled Hosseini Foundation Omid Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Khaled Hosseini Foundation Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Khaled Hosseini Foundation Omid Grant provides vital humanitarian…

COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

KHEAA College Access Program Status: Active Geographic Scope: Kentucky residents only Overview: State grant program offering money to students based on financial need. Contact - Financial Aid Office:…

$10,000 total ($1,000 per recipient)
KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL COACHES CHARITY ASSOCIATION · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

KHSCA Scholarship Funder: Kentucky High School Coaches Association (KHSCA) Geographic Scope: Kentucky Focus Areas: Education majors Eligibility - Applicant Type: Sons or daughters of current or…

KHYENTSE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Khyentse Foundation: Academic Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Khyentse Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Khyentse Foundation's Academic Development Grant aims to enhance…

Naperville Education Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kid Booster Grants Organization: Naperville Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Naperville 203 School District, Illinois Status: Program exists but detailed information not provided in extracted…

$9,000 total annually ($3,000 per county winner)
CENTRAL MIDWEST REGIONAL COUNCIL OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kids Caring for the Community Program Funder: Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters (IKORCC) Geographic Scope: Lake, Porter, and LaPorte Counties, Indiana Award Amount: $9,000 total…

BEAVERTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kids Count Grant Description: A competitive grant program for organizations and schools in the Beaverton School District. Based on the review committee materials, the foundation had $105,000…

WHITEFISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kids Fund- Multi-year Request of Up To $50,000 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whitefish Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2024 Summary The Kids Fund offers…

WHITEFISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kids Fund- One-time Request of up to $50,000 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whitefish Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The Kids Fund, managed by…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kids In Business Merit Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Last Updated: March 07, 2026 Summary Overview Unless noted otherwise in the scholarship description…

ELKHORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kids In Need Program Geographic Scope: Elkhorn Public Schools District, Nebraska Overview: The Elkhorn Public Schools Foundation provides financial assistance to Elkhorn families in need. The program…

FRIENDS OF WEHR NATURE CENTER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kids in the Park Scholarship Fund Purpose: Provide financial assistance to allow more students to experience nature-based environmental education programs when cost would otherwise be a barrier.…

Varies by year; 2022: $30,300 total distributed to 37 programs
ROAD RUNNERS CLUB OF AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund Overview: The RRCA has granted more than $325,000 to youth running programs since 2007. The Kids Run the Nation program is a gender-inclusive, multi-week, turnkey youth…

Kids' Chance of New Mexico · Rolling / Open Foundation

Kids' Chance of New Mexico Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kids' Chance of New Mexico Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Kids' Chance of New Mexico…

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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