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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COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marcia L. Wetherbee Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The Marcia L. Wetherbee Scholarship, established by The…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marcia McKenzie Pay It Forward Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the North State…

COLLIER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: If you operate on Marco Island but are unsure if your program qualifies, please email a description of your services before March 1st._ _This is indicated by the LOI deadline listed…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Marcus Stubbs Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Louisville Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of Louisville…

WEST VIRGINIA NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE ASSOC INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Marcus W. Rennix Memorial Scholarship Funder: West Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association (WVNLA) Geographic Scope: West Virginia, primarily serving West Virginia University students Focus Areas:…

MARDAG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: To create the capacity our staff needs to operationalize these changes, the Foundation will implement transitional grant rounds in 2025. For 2025, organizations that applied for…

Margaret and Peter Chang Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret and Peter Chang Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Margaret and Peter Chang Foundation Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Margaret and Peter Chang Foundation Grant supports…

Margaret Beelard Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret Beelard Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Margaret Beelard Community Foundation Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Margaret Beelard Community Foundation Grant…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret Briggs/Lackawanna College Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Scranton Area Community Foundation For over…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Margaret C. Woodson Foundation Grant Program, established…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret Corbin Wathen Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $780 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Margaret Corbin Wathen Scholarship is…

MARGARET E BURNHAM CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Margaret E.…

Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret F. Galbraith Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Margaret F. The next deadline for this grant is…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret Follett Haskins (Hawai‘i) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Margaret Follett Haskins Scholarship, established…

MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Margaret Gulick Nursing Scholarship Funder: Memorial Healthcare Foundation Amount: $2,500 Geographic Scope: Shiawassee County region, Michigan Focus Areas: - Nursing education - Support for students…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Margaret Jones Memorial Nursing Fund, established in 1917,…

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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