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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
Annie's Homegrown · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to connect children with gardens in order to help them start thinking more holistically about their food, their communities, and the planet. Funding will support new or…

HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Annita Kay Thomas Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Aurora, NE) Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Annita Kay Thomas Memorial Scholarship…

ANNMARIE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

AnnMarie Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Annmarie Foundation Inc. Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary The AnnMarie Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in Wisconsin that were…

FAIRMONT STATE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual (Impact) Scholarship Fund Purpose: Establish scholarship funds that provide annual awards to students immediately. Key Features: - Immediate Impact: Can be awarded as soon as funding minimum…

NAVAJO COUNTY FRIENDS OF CASA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Back-to-School Clothing and Supplies Program Organization: Navajo County Friends of CASA Geographic Scope: Navajo County, Arizona Timing: Fall (annually) Eligibility: - All school-aged…

$48,000+ total (60+ grants awarded annually)
COUNCIL BLUFFS SCHOOLS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Classroom Grants Program Overview: The Council Bluffs Schools Foundation awards classroom grants to teachers in the Council Bluffs Community School District to enhance teaching and learning.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Annual Community Commitment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Amount: US $500 - US $7,500 Last Updated: July 24, 2024 Summary The Annual Community Commitment…

THE GREATER JEFFERSON COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Annual Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Greater Jefferson County Foundation Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The Annual Community Grant by the Greater Jefferson County Foundation…

$5,001 or greater
CASS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Annual Competitive Grants Funder: Cass County Community Foundation Inc (IN, US) Geographic Scope: Cass County, Indiana Focus Areas: - Promoting Education - Enhancing Humanity - Advancing Community…

THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLONIAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual CUNY Graduate Center Educational Award Funder: The National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York (NSCDNY) Overview: For 57 years, NSCDNY has partnered with CUNY graduate programs…

Varies (historical range: $1,095 - $313,000)
BYRAM HILLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual District Grants Program Funder: Byram Hills Education Foundation Inc (NY, US) Geographic Scope: Byram Hills Central School District, NY (four schools: Coman Hill, Wampus, H.C. Crittenden…

LOUDON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Essay Contest Purpose: Writing contest to offer writing challenges to students and support writing curriculum in schools. Geographic Scope: Loudon County and Lenoir City School Systems,…

ST STEPHEN OF HUNGARY SCHOOL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Fund Overview: The Foundation's yearly campaign to raise funds in support of the school's daily operating budget. Purpose: All parish-based schools face the challenge of making up the…

$1,000+ for President's Circle membership
Monterey Peninsula College Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Fund & MPC President's Circle Program Type: Donor giving program with membership benefits Geographic Scope: Monterey County, CA Overview: Contributions to the Annual Fund provide critical…

SUNY COBLESKILL AUXILIARY SERVICES INC · August 25, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Annual Fund Applied Learning Grant Funder: SUNY Cobleskill Foundation Overview: This grant supports initiatives that align with the College's strategic plan, mission, and vision, and benefit the…

NICK'S KIDS FOUNDATION INC · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Annual Funding Request Purpose: Monetary assistance to support children, family, teacher and student causes. Geographic Scope: United States (Foundation based in Alabama, FL registration) Funder…

Up to $75,000 total distributed
GERMANTOWN EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grant for Schools Funder: Germantown Education Foundation (TN, US) Overview: Annual grants given once a year to assist schools with academic programs, teaching initiatives, technology, and…

Up to $700,000
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Women's Foundation of Mississippi Geographic Scope: Mississippi statewide Mission: Economic security for women and girls Focus Areas: - Access to Opportunity/Community…

OLD GREENWOOD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Tahoe Mountain Resorts Foundation (TMRF) Geographic Scope: Tahoe-Truckee area (Truckee, North Lake Tahoe region; communities of Old Greenwood, Gray's Crossing, the Village…

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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