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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mansfield Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Mansfield Community Fund, supported by the Community…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mansour Karim Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Overview South Dakota Community Foundation As a statewide community…

SOUTH CENTRAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Manufacturing Academy - Youth Pre-Apprenticeship Program Type: Pre-apprenticeship/Training Program Geographic Scope: South Central Washington (Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima counties)…

US $3,000,000 - US $6,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Manufacturing Training Academies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Amount: US $3,000,000 - US $6,000,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025…

Up to US $100,000
MANY HANDS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Many Hands Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Many Hands Inc Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary Many Hands Grants has awarded over $2.5 million since 2004 to support local…

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MAPQT Teacher Intern Scholarship Purpose: Scholarship opportunity for teacher interns (first year of teaching) in the MAPQT program. Award Amount: $500 Program: Mississippi Alternate Path to Quality…

MARION AND POLK SCHOOLS CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Maps Community Foundation Scholarships Funder: Maps Community Foundation (philanthropic branch of Maps Credit Union) Geographic Scope: Marion and Polk Counties, Oregon (Mid-Willamette Valley region)…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marathon County Labor Council Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Last Updated: September 12, 2025 Summary The Marathon County Labor Council…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marathon County: Beyond Pencils and Crayons Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Amount: US $250 - US $5,000 Last Updated: August 22, 2025 Summary The Beyond…

MARC C AND DEBORAH H BINGHAM · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marc C. and Deborah Bingham Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marc C And Deborah H Bingham Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Marc C. and Deborah Bingham Foundation supports charitable…

Community Foundation of the Lowcountry · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marc Chary Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Lowcountry Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Marc Chary Scholarship Program, established in 2025 by…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marc Cooper Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Marc Cooper Scholarship, established by the Muskingum County…

SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 722 · July 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Marchel Smiley Scholarship Funder: SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 722 (DC, US) Geographic Scope: Washington, DC area Award Type: Scholarship for children of union members Eligibility -…

Up to $1,500 for individuals; Up to $3,000 for teams
Mapleton Education Foundation · September 26, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Marchi Mini Grant Program Type: Educator grant for classroom innovation Overview: Established in 2013, the Marchi Mini Grant program celebrates the life and legacy of Lisa Marchi—a beloved Mapleton…

ALPHA XI DELTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marcia Ann Boden Leadership Grant Endowment Overview: Grant funding provided by the Alpha Xi Delta Foundation to support leadership development. Eligibility: - Members of Rho Chapter - Collegiate…

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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