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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Up to US $20,000
Lincoln Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

LCF: Open Door Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lincoln Community Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The Lincoln Community Foundation's Open Door Grants offer…

LICKING COUNTY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

LCF: The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Licking County Foundation Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The John and Mary Alford Foundation Grant, established in 1996…

THE TOM AND FRANCES LEACH FOUNDATIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leach Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Tom and Frances Leach Foundation Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Tom and Frances Leach Foundation is dedicated to fostering healthy, thriving…

THE ANNEXSTAD FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Leaders for Tomorrow National Scholarship Program Overview: The Annexstad Family Foundation's flagship scholarship program that provides full financial support to deserving undergraduate students who…

Foundations in Education Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Leaders of Tomorrow Program Overview: A unique program under the Bishop's Scholarship Fund that provides need-based scholarships to students in Catholic elementary schools identified by their…

College Success Foundation - District of · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Leadership 1000 Scholarship Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: Washington State Focus Areas: Support for low-income, first-generation college students Eligibility: - Low-income…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leadership Corpus Christi Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Leadership Corpus Christi…

GREATER RALEIGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE · June 5, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Leadership Raleigh John Freehafer Scholarship Fund Funder: Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Community Development Foundation Program Type: Partial scholarship to support participation in…

SOUTH CENTRAL POWER COMPANY FOUNDATION · January 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Leadership Scholarship Funder: South Central Power Company Foundation Geographic Scope: 24-county service territory of South Central Power Company (Ohio) Eligibility: - High school seniors -…

$5,000 or higher (donor-established endowments)
CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

LEAF Legacy Program Organization: Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF) Purpose: Allow green industry professionals to establish permanent legacy funds that support educational…

CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS · Rolling / Open Foundation

LEAF Scholarships Organization: Landscape Educational Advancement Foundation (LEAF), administered by California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) Geographic Scope: California (implied from…

US $10,000 - US $15,000
Wells Fargo Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leah M. Sundheimer Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wells Fargo Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Leah M. Sundheimer Foundation Grant,…

COASTAL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Leah Read and Seymour I.Barkowitz Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Amount: Approximately US $750 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary…

NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Community Foundation of Noble County At the Community Foundation of Noble County we are passionate about making Noble County an even better place to call home. Since 1991, area residents…

NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

LEAP Scholarship Overview: A scholarship for graduating CT State Norwalk students. Geographic Scope: CT State Norwalk students Eligibility Requirements: - Minimum 2.8 GPA (or 2.0 for Path2Success) -…

REGION VI WORKFORCE INVESTMENT · Rolling / Open Foundation

Learn & Earn Program Program Name: Learn & Earn Program Geographic Scope: Region VI Workforce Development Board (West Virginia) Funding Source: West Virginia Community and Technical College System…

FIRST UP · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Learn and Earn Career Pathway Program Overview: An integrated academic and on-the-job learning program that combines competency development, coaching, mentorship, and professional development.…

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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