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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INTERIOR DESIGN EDUCATORS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 IDECF Special Projects Grant Funder: IDEC Foundation Geographic Scope: Not specified Focus Areas: Special projects in interior design education Status: Active, currently accepting applications…

TRI-COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Jack Clark Memorial Scholarship Funder: Indiana County Manufacturing Consortium and Indiana County Development Corporation Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship Geographic Scope: Indiana County,…

More than $300,000 total across 35 scholarships
LANE TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC · April 11, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2026 LTAA Scholarship Program Overview: The Lane Tech Alumni Association Scholarship Program, established in 1985, awards scholarships to Lane Tech seniors. The 2026 program is offering thirty-five…

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL-SPARKS ROTARY · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2026 Rotary Club of Sparks Scholarship Program Status: Applications are currently open Geographic Scope: Sparks, Nevada area Contact: Bev Elston (Scholarships Director) Key Information: - Annual…

HEMOPHILIA ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Scholarship Organization: Hemophilia Association of New York Inc Geographic Scope: New York, US Contact Information: - Address: 131 West 33rd Street, Suite 11D, New York, NY 10001 - Phone:…

$2,000 per award (4 awards available)
TRI-CITIES DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Scholarship Funder: Tri-Cities Diversity & Inclusion Council (TCD&IC) Award Amount: $2,000 per scholarship award Number of Awards: 4 total scholarships - 3 for High School students - 1 for…

More than $2.8 million (total awards)
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Scholarship Program Organization: The Executive Leadership Foundation (ELF), the charitable arm of The Executive Leadership Council (ELC) Focus: Educational scholarships for university students…

BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Spring Essay Scholarship Funder: Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago (BWLA-SF) Geographic Scope: Chicagoland area and demonstrated connection to Chicago legal market Focus Areas:…

FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 Student Essay Contests Funder: Freedom From Religion Foundation Inc (Madison, WI) Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: Freethought; separation of church and state Eligibility: High…

TAHDAH FOUNDATION · May 15, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

2026 Summer/Fall Grant Cycle Funder: Tah Dah Foundation (CA, US) Website: tahdahfoundation.org Status: Currently accepting applications Focus Areas: Holistic arts programs Geographic Scope:…

Up to $1,000 per award (up to three awards)
TRI-COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026 TC2 Scholarship Funder: Tri-County Technology Consortium Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per scholarship; up to three awards available Geographic Scope: Armstrong, Butler, and Indiana Counties, PA…

Carroll Education Foundation Inc · April 25, 2026 · Annual Foundation

2026 Teacher Scholarships Funder: Carroll Education Foundation Inc (CISD) Program Status: Open and accepting applications Geographic Scope: Serves CISD (Carroll Independent School District) teachers…

U.S. Mission to Venezuela · April 30, 2026 Federal

2026 VAU PDS Annual Program Statement U.S. Department of State Venezuela Affairs Unit (VAU) ,  Public Diplomacy Section (PDS)  Opportunity number: 2026VE – 001 Application deadline: April…

UNITED WAY OF YAVAPAI COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

2026-2027 Community Impact Funding Cycle Status: Launching soon. Letter of Intent (LOI) process will open in the coming months. Full grant cycle dates will be posted as soon as they are finalized.…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

2026-2027 NEXT Technical Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The 2026-2027 NEXT Technical Assistance Grant aims to enhance…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

2026-2028 District-Wide Classroom Review Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: Up to US $10,050,499 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview 2026-2028 District-Wide…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

2026-2028 Humanities Texas Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

2026-2028 Interactive Online Learning Grant, Cycle 3 Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: Up to US $195,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary Overview Texas Education Agency The…

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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