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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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michigan Small Community Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: April…

Michigan Sugar Company · Rolling / Open Foundation

Michigan Sugar Company Employee Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Michigan Sugar Company Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Michigan Sugar Company Employee…

THE PELHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Micro Grants Program Award Amount: Up to $1,000 Recurrence: Rolling basis, available at any time during the year Geographic Scope: Pelham, NY Eligibility: Teachers in Pelham schools Purpose: To…

APPALACHIAN OHIO MANUFACTURERS COALITION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Micro Machine Works / AOMC Scholarship Funder: Micro Machine Works in collaboration with Appalachian Ohio Manufacturers' Coalition Award Amount: $4,000 per recipient Geographic Scope: Appalachian…

MICRON TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Micron Foundation All-Time Giving Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Micron Technology Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 21, 2025 Summary The Micron Foundation focuses on enhancing quality of life by…

US $15,000 - US $30,000
Community Foundation of Northern Virginia · Rolling / Open Foundation

Micron STEM Opportunity Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Virginia Amount: US $15,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Micron STEM Opportunity…

Southern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mid America Healthcare Executives Forum Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Southern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF) Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Mid…

Up to US $1,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mid Wisconsin Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 01, 2025 Summary The Mid Wisconsin Grants, established…

MID-AMERICA CARPENTERS REGIONAL COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mid-America Carpenters Southern Illinois Scholarship Funder: Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Geographic Scope: Available only to members of Local Unions: 237, 243, 270, 662, 664, 1693…

NATAS - MID AMERICA · Closed · Annual Foundation

Mid-America EMMY® Creative Arts Scholarship Funder: NATAS Mid-America (National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences) Purpose: Reward academic excellence for students pursuing TV careers outside the…

US $3,000 - US $4,000
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Mid-Dissertation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University Amount: US $3,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: August 07, 2025 Summary The Weatherhead…

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF ASFMRA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Mid-South Chapter Scholarship for Core Education Funder: ASFMRA Mid-South Chapter Total Program Allocation: $5,000 annually Focus Areas: Professional accreditation courses for ASFMRA members…

MID-SOUTH RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Mid-South RC&D Annual Grant Cycle Funder: Mid-South Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) Geographic Scope: Autauga, Bullock, Butler, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery…

Mesa Public Schools Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Middle Grant Amount: $1,000 Organization: Mesa Public Schools Foundation (MPSF) Geographic Scope: Mesa Public Schools district, Arizona Status: Applications currently closed for 2025. Next grant…

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK OF MONTGOMERY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Middle School Essay Competition Scholarship Overview: Scholarship program for 7th grade students planning to attend a Catholic middle school. Geographic Scope: Montgomery County, Maryland…

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Middle School Summer Camp Scholarships Program Name: Camp UA Purpose: Provides scholarships for University Academy Middle School students to attend summer camps, offering adventurous experiences and…

HCA HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Middle Tennessee Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: HCA Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Middle Tennessee Fund Grant, offered by the HCA Healthcare Foundation, supports nonprofits…

GRITMAN MEDICAL CENTER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Midge Presol Medical Scholarship Funder: Gritman Medical Center Foundation Geographic Scope: Latah, Nez Perce, Whitman, or Asotin counties Focus Areas: Health care education including Doctor 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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