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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GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Herman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Michael Herman Scholarship, established by the Grand Haven Area…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. & Frances D. Peikert Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Summary The Michael J. & Frances D. Peikert Scholarship…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. Campbell Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Michael J. Campbell Memorial…

MICHAEL J CONNELL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. Connell Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Michael J. Connell Foundation Last Updated: October 18, 2025 Summary The Michael J. Connell Foundation Grant supports a variety of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. O’Brien Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $700 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Michael J. O’Brien Scholarship…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael J. Vanderlaan Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Michael J. Vanderlaan Scholarship…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael James Reid Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,350 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael John Perry Fund I Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Michael John Perry Fund I, established by Michael John Perry, supports…

HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview To apply for the Michael Jones Memorial Scholarship, you must be a graduating senior or alumnus of a Hamilton County high school pursuing a two or four-year or advanced degree full-time in…

$2,500 per year for up to 4 years, plus up to $4,600 in additional scholarships from Ohio's Electric Cooperatives
BUTLER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael L. Sims Scholarship Funder: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Award Amount: $2,500 each year throughout college career for up to four years. Recipient will compete for up to $4,600 in…

DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Madeline Island Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Michael Madeline Island Fund Grant…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael P. Murphy Public Service Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn…

SANTA FE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael S. Currier Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Last Updated: April 20, 2025 Summary The Michael S. Currier Scholarship Fund, established by the Santa…

Up to $5,000 per scholarship; special $15,000 award available
MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Michael Schwartz Scholarship Fund Funder: Making Headway Foundation Inc (NY, US) Focus Area: College scholarships for pediatric brain and spinal cord tumor survivors Geographic Scope: New York, New…

SAN JUAN ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael Scott Kramer Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: San Juan Island, Washington area Funder: San Juan Island Community Foundation (SJICF) Overview: A named scholarship fund established in…

OLYMPIC VIEW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Michael Sindars Memorial Scholarship Geographic Scope: Port Angeles High School and Clallam County students Award Amount: $3,000 - $5,000 per recipient Focus Areas: - Culinary arts - Vocational…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael T. Abel Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Last Updated: February 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Michael T. The next deadline for this grant is…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michael Todd Gavitt Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $500 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Michael…

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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