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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WILLIAM G MCGOWAN CHARITABLE FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

McGowan Charitable Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: William G. McGowan Charitable Fund Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The William G. McGowan Charitable Fund provides grants focusing on…

US $2,000 - US $10,000
MCGRAW FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

McGraw Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McGraw Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The McGraw Foundation offers annual grants to not-for-profit…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

McGuire Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The McGuire…

US $20,000 - US $35,000
MCINNES S AND J CHAR TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

McInnes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sally Brown McInnes and John "Mac" McInnes Charitable Trust Amount: US $20,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The McInnes…

COPPER SHORES COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

McIntyre Family Scholarship Funder: Portage Health Foundation (operating as Copper Shores Community) - funded by Kip and Trisha McIntyre Award Amount: $2,000 per award Number of Awards: Two…

MCKEEN FUND · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKeen Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: McKeen Fund Last Updated: December 13, 2025 Summary The McKeen Fund Grant is dedicated to enhancing the lives of vulnerable populations, including seniors and…

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

McKenna Morgan Memorial Scholarship Purpose: To provide financial assistance to a Plymouth-Canton Community Schools graduate who plans to be a teacher. Background: Established by Sara J. Morgan and…

OUR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKinley Vance Agri-Business Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daviess County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary Overview Daviess County Community Foundation The…

Illinois State Board of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois State Board of Education Amount: Up to US $1,017,465 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The McKinney-Vento…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

McKinnis Vocational Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview We administer a number of scholarships, which…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

McLaughlin-Wilson Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The McLaughlin-Wilson Scholarship Fund, established…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURIINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

McLaughlin, Delbert & Mary Teaching Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Amount: US $500 - US $750 Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary Overview…

MCLEAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

McLean Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: McLean Community Foundation Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The McLean Community Foundation Grants aim to foster philanthropy in the…

Up to US $15,000
The McLean Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

McLean Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: McLean Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The McLean Foundation provides funding for projects that enhance…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

McMahon Surovik Suttle, P.C. Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The McMahon Surovik Suttle,…

CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

McMichael Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The McMichael Family Scholarship, administered by the Crown Point…

THE ROBERT B MCMILLEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

McMillen Foundation Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Robert B Mcmillen Foundation Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The McMillen Foundation Grants Program supports research in…

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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