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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MEDINA PTSA · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Medina PTA Grants Funder: Medina Elementary PTA, Medina, WA Contact: Salim Hemdani, VP Grants | grants@medinapta.org Overview Mediana PTA Grants provide funding to Medina Elementary educators for…

Missouri Environmental Education Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

MEEA Environmental Educator Mini-Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Environmental Education Association Amount: US $250 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The MEEA Environmental Educator…

Up to US $1,000
Madison Education Foundation (MEF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

MEF Classroom Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Madison Education Foundation (MEF) Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The MEF Classroom Grant, provided by the Madison…

MILLBROOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MEF Good Character Scholarship Funder: Millbrook Educational Foundation (MEF) Geographic Scope: Millbrook Central School District, NY Award Amount: $2,000 Recurrence: Annual About the Scholarship…

Millcreek Education Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MEF Scholarship Program Organization: Millcreek Education Foundation (PA, US) Geographic Scope: Millcreek Township School District, Pennsylvania Status: 2026 application period is CLOSED. Recipients…

MOUNTAIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MEF School Grants - Core/Salary Grant Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School) Award Type: Fixed annual grant to school…

Variable (depends on annual contributions)
MOUNTAIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MEF School Grants - Discretionary Grant Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Nolan Elementary, Thrasher Elementary, Signal Mountain Middle/High School) Award Type: Variable annual grant to…

MOUNTAIN EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

MEF Student Enrichment Programs Fund Geographic Scope: Signal Mountain, Tennessee (Signal Mountain Middle/High School students) Award Type: Financial assistance for student participation in summer…

Manatee Education Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

MEF Teacher Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Education Foundation Inc Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Manatee Education Foundation, founded in 1988, supports the Manatee…

MADISON EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Meffie Awards Overview: Created by MEF and co-sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madison, the Meffie Awards celebrate innovation in teaching in Madison Public Schools. Award-winning grants are selected…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Meghan Haggblade Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview About Us We enable donors and…

American Floral Endowment · Rolling / Open Foundation

Meinders Retail Florist Education Grant Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Floral Endowment (AFE) Last Updated: February 16, 2024 Summary The Meinders Retail Florist Education Grant Fund,…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mel Brown Memorial Golf Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission The…

Up to $675 (Mel Shull Grant) and up to $1,000 (Nanette Hatzes Grant)
ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL · February 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Mel Shull and Nanette Hatzes Memorial Fund Grants Overview: The Adams County Arts Council offers annually a competitive request for proposals for two grant awards. The Mel Shull Grant will be awarded…

MB MEYER CHARITABLE TR · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust, established…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melba Jean Racener Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $2,510 Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Melba Jean Racener Scholarship is an…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melbourne & Alice E. Frontjes Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Melbourne & Alice E. The next…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melinda Henning Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Mahoning Valley Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Overview About Us Leadership. Collaboration. Impact. The…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Melissa Ann Haught Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: September 04, 2025 Summary The Melissa Ann Haught Scholarship Fund, established…

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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