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.

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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mathews CF - Community Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Mathews CF Community Impact Grants support local…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mathilda & Carolyn Gallmeyer Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships…

MATHILE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mathile Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mathile Family Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Mathile Family Foundation Grant is aimed at…

US $200 - US $5,000
MathWorks Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

MathWorks Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mathworks Foundation Inc Amount: US $200 - US $5,000 Last Updated: May 20, 2025 Summary The MathWorks Community Grant supports nonprofit organizations…

Matson Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Matson Foundation Community Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Matson Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Matson Foundation, a corporate entity, emphasizes community involvement…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Matt Bushey Memorial Scholarship,…

HOPE FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Matt Moore Memorial Scholarship Funder: HOPE for Youth Foundation Inc (NY, US) Website: hfyf.org Program Overview Memorial scholarship award for graduating high school seniors, honoring Matt Moore.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Matt Solus Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the North State The…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Matthew B. Robinson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 04, 2025 Summary The Matthew B. Robinson Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Matthew J. England Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Matthew J. England Scholarship,…

$500 - $1,500 per recipient
SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Mattoon High School, Illinois Focus Areas: All fields of study Overview: The Mattoon High School Alumni Scholarship provides…

JT-MINNIE MAUDE CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Maude Charitable Trust Charitable Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: J. T. - Minnie Maude Charitable Trust Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The J. T. - Minnie Maude Charitable Trust aims to enhance…

General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Maine · Rolling / Open Foundation

Maude MacKenzie Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: General Federation of Women’s Clubs, Maine Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Maude MacKenzie Scholarship,…

FOUNDATION FOR THE TRI-STATE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Foundation for the Tri-State Community What We Do We meet community needs by facilitating community projects and administering endowments that support the charitable organizations serving…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SAN LUIS OBISPO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Maureen “Mo” Clancy Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Maureen 'Mo'…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Maureen and Stan Straub Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundations of…

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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