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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MID MICHIGAN COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lifelong Learning Class Grant Status: Active Program Type: Employee benefit/educational grant Geographic Scope: Mid Michigan College employees and Mid-assigned contracted employees Overview: This…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lifetime Achievement Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The Lifetime…

Earlham College Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

LIFT Program Funder: Earlham College Geographic Scope: Earlham College first-generation students Focus Areas: Information literacy, research support, international education Eligibility -…

AWS FOUNDATION INCORPORATED · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Light a Spark Grant Funder: AWS Foundation Incorporated (in partnership with Miller® and Bechtel Group Foundation) Overview: This grant provides a starter package of equipment and supplies to…

US $100 - US $3,000
WELLS COUNTY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

LiGHT Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wells County Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $3,000 Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The LiGHT (Ladies Initiating Giving-an Honored Tradition) Grants program,…

Up to $27,000, renewable all four years
ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY · December 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Light The Way Scholarship Award Amount: Up to $27,000, renewable all four years Number of Awards: Up to 50 scholarships per year Overview: Awarded to incoming first-year and transfer students who…

Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation

Light the Way Teachers’ Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for…

EL& BG LIGHTFOOT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lightfoot Foundation: Educational Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lightfoot Foundation Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Lightfoot Foundation offers educational grants to qualified 501(c)(3)…

$10,000 per undergraduate scholarship; up to $10,000 per graduate scholarship
LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program Funder: Lighthouse Guild (NY, US) Overview: Lighthouse Guild provides annual scholarships to exceptional college-bound high school students and graduate students…

$10,000 per undergraduate scholarship; up to $10,000 per graduate scholarship
LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Lighthouse Guild Scholarship Program Overview: Lighthouse Guild provides annual scholarships to exceptional college-bound high school students and graduate students who are legally blind. Key Details…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lighthouse Wealth Management Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Amount: US $15,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Lighthouse Wealth Management…

LILA D RANKIN TRUST XXXXX6009 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ Lila D. Rankin Trust The Lila D Rankin Trust provides support to charitable,…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lilian B. Reynolds Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Lilian B. Reynolds Scholarship, offered by the Hawai'i Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Liliana Marie Cordes Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary Overview Note:…

$2,000 per award (four scholarships awarded annually)
VEC CUSTOMERS SHARE INC · March 7, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Lillard-Shadow Scholarship Funder: Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC) Geographic Scope: VEC service area in Tennessee (Decatur, Meigs County, and surrounding counties). Four service districts:…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lillian & Warren Woodward Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Lillian & Warren…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lillian Gorell Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Lillian Gorell Scholarship Fund, established by the Pittsburgh…

US $5,000 - US $25,000
Lillian L. Colby Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lillian L. Colby Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The Lillian L. Colby Foundation Grant aims…

Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lillian M. Bailey Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Lillian M. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01…

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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