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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Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Grant Program primarily…

Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Inc · August 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Lettie Pate Evans Foundation Grants Program Mission: The Lettie Pate Evans Foundation invests in education and arts and culture to improve quality of life. Funding Approach - Makes a small number of…

UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Level Up & Launch Grant Program Geographic Scope: Lancaster County, PA Overview: United Way of Lancaster County's Level Up & Launch initiative empowers grant partners by not only awarding funding but…

THE LEON LEVINE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Levine Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leon Levine Foundation Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Leon Levine Foundation, established in 1980, focuses on enhancing the human condition…

LEVINE IMPACT LAB INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Levine Impact Lab Grant LIL’s grant programs are geared towards community-based nonprofit organizations focused on the environment, sustainability, climate resiliency, and/or education. What…

THE LEWIS A AND DONNA M PATTERSON CHAR FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lewis A. and Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lewis A. & Donna M. Patterson Charitable Foundation Amount: Approximately US $5,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026…

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HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Lewis Cenker Scholarship Overview: The Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund is a non-profit organization created in 1977 by the Home Builders Association of Georgia in honor of Lewis B. Cenker, an…

Lewis Center for the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lewis Center Summer Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lewis Center for the Arts Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Lewis Center Summer Funding offers Princeton undergraduates a unique…

Sonoma Plein Air Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lewis E. Cook III Scholarship - for SVHS Students Award Amount: $1,200 per year Geographic Scope: Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS), Sonoma Valley, California Focus Areas: Arts education in any form…

LEWIS HUMPHREYS CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lewis H. Humphreys Charitable Trust Amount: US $500 - US $125,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Summary The Lewis H. Humphreys…

MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lewis K. Cooksey Educational Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Lewis K. Cooksey Educational Fund, managed by the Manatee…

Western Michigan University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lewis M. Yost Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Lewis M. Yost Scholarship, offered by Western…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lexa and Marla DaVee Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lexington Area Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Lexington Area Community…

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lexington Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lexington Community Foundation Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Lexington Community Foundation Grants provide essential…

LG&E AND KU FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lg&E and Ku Foundation Inc. Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The LG&E and KU Foundation Community Grants support initiatives focused…

LAKE HIGHLANDS GIRLS CLASSIC LEAGUE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

LHGCL College Scholarship Program Overview: The Lake Highlands Girls Classic League (LHGCL) awards annual college scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who are members of the league.…

Larry H Miller and Gail Miller Family Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

LHGM Community Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Larry H Miller & Gail Miller Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The LHGM Community Support Grant,…

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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