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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DILWORTH LLOYD AND HELEN FDN TUA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lloyd L. and Helen R. Dilworth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Lloyd L And Helen R Dilworth Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 21, 2025 Summary The Lloyd L. and Helen…

NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lloyd Ness Family Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 07, 2025 Summary The Lloyd Ness Family Fund Grant, established by the children of Lloyd…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lloyd P. and Kathryn M. Hayes Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: January 31, 2026 Summary The Lloyd P. and Kathryn M. Hayes…

MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lloyd Williams Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The Lloyd Williams Scholarship Fund, established by the…

LIBERTY MUTUAL FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

LMF: Education RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Liberty Mutual Foundation Last Updated: April 23, 2025 Summary The Liberty Mutual Foundation's Education Initiative aims to enhance educational…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Lobbestael Frederick Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Loblolly Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for Palm Beach and…

ST PAUL FEDERATION OF EDUCATORS · Closed · Annual Foundation

Local #28 Scholarship and Dollars to Scholars Overview: Scholarship program for graduating high school seniors whose parent(s) or legal guardian is a member of Local #28. Geographic Scope: Saint…

STUDIO TRANSPORTATION DRIVERS UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Local 399 Leo T. Reed Scholarship Funder: Teamsters Local 399 (Studio Transportation Drivers Union, CA, US) Geographic Scope: California, United States Target Audience: Graduating high school seniors…

$1,000 per award (10 awards annually)
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING · November 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Local 49 Scholarship Funder: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 Geographic Scope: Minnesota (Local 49 jurisdiction) Focus Areas: Educational scholarships for dependents of Local 49…

LOCAL UNION 890 OF THE INTERNATIONAL · Closed · Annual Foundation

LOCAL 890 Scholarship Program Funder: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 890 (IBEW Local 890) Geographic Scope: Southern Wisconsin counties: Green, Jefferson, Lafayette,…

THE BERNARD OSHER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: At present there are more than 125 grantees in this program area, and no letters of inquiry are being accepted._ The Bernard Osher Foundation The Bernard Osher Foundation makes grants…

CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Local Funding- Holmberg Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Holmberg Foundation Grant…

CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Local Funding- Lenna Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $100,000 Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Lenna Foundation provides…

THE WINIFRED CRAWFORD DIBERT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Local Funding- Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Winifred Crawford Dibert Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The…

ROTARY CLUB OF LAKE MINNETONKA- · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Local Grant Application Funder: Rotary Club of Lake Minnetonka - Excelsior Morning Rotary Club Geographic Scope: Local - Lake Minnetonka area, Minnetonka School District and surrounding areas…

JOHN GEORGE JR PARAGRAPH X TRUST · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Local Grants Funder: John George Jr. Trust Geographic Scope: Jackson County, Michigan Eligibility: - Jackson County school districts - Organizations that work with those in poverty Funding Approach:…

Up to $30,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Local Impact Fund Organization: Jewish Federation of Greater Houston Purpose: A programmatic grants fund that allows the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston to address important and/or unmet needs…

The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Local impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Comcast Nbcuniversal Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation offers Local Impact Grants to nonprofit…

The Go Green Initiative Association · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Local Leaders of the 21st Century Scholarship Funder: Go Green Initiative Geographic Scope: Primarily Pleasanton Unified School District (California), with potential for expansion Program Status:…

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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