Lillian S. Edelstein Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Federation Of The Blind Inc Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Lillian S. The…
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.
Lillian Saure Nursing Scholarship Funder: PioneerCare Foundation (administered by PioneerCare Auxiliary) Geographic Scope: Fergus Falls, Minnesota, US and greater community Focus Areas: Nursing…
Lillie F. Fitzgerald Excellence in Teaching Award Purpose: The highest honor at the local level to recognize and encourage teaching excellence in the classroom. The award is both personal (to reward…
Lillis Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lillis Foundation Last Updated: October 19, 2025 Summary The Lillis Foundation Grant supports early-stage projects focusing on educational access,…
Lilly Endowment Grant for Student Debt Issues Award Amount: $249,741 Program Type: Three-year pilot program Geographic Scope: United States (seminary-based) Focus Areas: - Student debt reduction for…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship (LECS) Program Overview: Since 1998, the LaGrange County Community Foundation has been a proud partner of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program,…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Award Amount: Full four-year tuition to an Indiana college or university of recipient's choice, plus $900 yearly stipend for required books and equipment…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Geographic Scope: Owen County, Indiana Eligibility: Owen County high school seniors who have demonstrated the highest achievements in: - Academic excellence -…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Overview: A prestigious four-year, full-tuition scholarship for high school seniors in Marshall County. Provides full tuition, required fees, and special…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Overview: A highly competitive scholarship for incoming high school seniors demonstrating leadership potential, community-mindedness, and well-roundedness. The…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Geographic Scope: Monroe County, Indiana Overview: Four-year, full tuition scholarship for high school seniors to pursue baccalaureate degrees at Indiana…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Overview: The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program is designed to help raise the level of educational attainment in Indiana and encourage its recipients…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Funding Source: Lilly Endowment Inc. Program Inception: 1997-98 school year Geographic Scope: Boone County, Indiana (for local administration; statewide program…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Overview: A four-year, full-tuition scholarship for high school seniors from Wayne County to pursue baccalaureate degrees at colleges or universities in Indiana.…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Funder: Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc. (CFSCI) / Lilly Endowment Geographic Scope: Switzerland County, IN Recurrence: Annual Overview: The Lilly…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Funder: Benton Community Foundation Inc (administered) Geographic Scope: Benton County, Indiana and surrounding high schools Purpose: Scholarship for high school…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Overview: The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition scholarship administered by the Wayne County Foundation for high school seniors…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program Funder: Lilly Endowment Inc., administered by Community Foundation of Morgan County Program Since: 1998 Geographic Scope: Morgan County, Indiana (part of…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Status: Active program for Fayette County Geographic Scope: Fayette County, Indiana Program Type: Scholarship for local students Administrator: Fayette Community…
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Overview: The Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Program (LECSP) provides full tuition coverage and educational support for high school graduates pursuing…
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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