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
Federal/ Foundation
Updated daily
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…

THE PLYMOUTH EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · November 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Annual Grant Program Amount: Over $1,000 Recurrence: Twice per year (Fall and Spring cycles) Geographic Scope: Plymouth, MA Focus Areas: - Development and implementation of instructional projects and…

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

Annual Grant Program - Community Enrichment Funder: United Way of Gloucester County (NJ, US) Geographic Scope: Gloucester County, New Jersey Status: Active grant program accepting applications…

CONEWAGO VALLEY FOUNDATION FOR EDUC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grants Funder: Conewago Valley Foundation for Education Geographic Scope: Conewago Valley School District (CVSD), Pennsylvania Eligibility: All members of the Conewago Valley School District…

Up to $25,000
HORSESHOE FOUNDATION OF FLOYD COUNTY INC · August 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Annual Grants Funder: Caesars Foundation of Floyd County Inc Geographic Scope: Floyd County, Indiana Background: The Caesars Foundation of Floyd County was established in October 1999 by Caesars…

GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grants (Endowed Funds) Overview: Annual distribution of grants from endowed funds established by donors with GTCF to provide ongoing, sustainable support to community organizations and causes.…

High Point Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grants Program Geographic Scope: High Point, North Carolina Description: The High Point Community Foundation administers an annual grants program to support nonprofits and community…

Varies by organization
Highland Park Community Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Grants Program Funder: Highland Park Community Foundation (IL, US) Overview: Grants are awarded on an annual basis to qualified nonprofits and governmental agencies that have completed a…

$1,000 - $20,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FLORIDA · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Annual Grants Program Overview: The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys' annual competitive grants program supports a variety of initiatives benefiting Florida Keys residents. Grants aim for…

JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Annual Grants: Higher Education Requests Status: ACTIVE Funder: John William Pope Foundation Amount: Up to US $212,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2025 Summary The John William Pope Foundation offers…

Society for Ethnomusicology · Rolling / Open Foundation

Annual Meeting Travel Fund - Student Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for Ethnomusicology Amount: US $800 Last Updated: May 17, 2025 Summary The Society for Ethnomusicology offers the…

CASS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

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

THE LION FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Annual Program Grant Funder: The Lion Foundation (Camp Hill, PA) Geographic Scope: Camp Hill School District Purpose: Funds ongoing annual programs and initiatives that benefit the Camp Hill School…

U.S. Mission to Italy · Rolling / Open Federal

ANNUAL PROGRAM STATEMENT - PUBLIC AFFAIRS ITALY The U.S. Mission to the Republic of Italy’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy…

IOWA HEART FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Scholarship Program Overview: The Iowa Heart Foundation provides financial assistance to qualified students enrolled at accredited Iowa colleges or universities earning a degree in the…

SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Scholarships Funder: Santa Fe Community College Foundation Geographic Scope: Santa Fe, New Mexico, US Description: Annual scholarship opportunities available to Santa Fe Community College…

THE HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Annual Scholarships Funder: Hillsborough Community College Foundation Overview: Donors can establish named annual scholarships with a minimum yearly investment. The scholarship is awarded annually as…

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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