Mini Grant Amount: $500 Organization: Mesa Public Schools Foundation (MPSF) Geographic Scope: Mesa Public Schools district, Arizona Status: Applications currently closed for 2025. Next grant opening…
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.
Mini Grants Funder: Euclid Schools Foundation Status: Program listed on foundation website Geographic Scope: Euclid, Ohio school district Additional Information: Limited details available. Program…
Mini Grants Overview: Mini grants may be awarded to K-12 teachers, other educators or students in the Pacific Northwest for purchasing supplies for projects related to fungi such as cultivation…
Mini Grants Funder: San Antonio Foundation for Excellence in Education Inc (SAISD Foundation) Geographic Scope: San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), Texas Focus Areas: Classroom and…
Mini Grants Overview: Wisconsin Humanities offers Mini Grants to support cultural and educational programs around the state. Geographic Scope: Wisconsin statewide, with seven grant deadlines every…
Mini Grants for Teachers Geographic Scope: Wilkes County, North Carolina Eligible Applicants: Teachers in Wilkes County Schools Award Amount: Up to $2,000 per grant; approximately 30-32 grants…
Mini Grants Program Award Amount: Up to $5,000 Recurrence: Rolling basis, reviewed at Foundation board meetings throughout the year (September-June) Geographic Scope: Pelham, NY Eligibility: Teachers…
Mini Grants Program Status: Program Paused Funder: YouthWell New Hampshire Geographic Scope: New Hampshire Mission Alignment: Programs must be aligned with YouthWell NH's mission to positively impact…
Rooted in Wyoming Mini-Grant Organization: Rooted in Wyoming Award Amount: Up to $1,000 matching grants Geographic Scope: Statewide Wyoming Program Overview: Rooted in Wyoming offers matching…
Mini-Grant Organization: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International - Texas State Organization (TSO) Geographic Scope: Texas Purpose: Support chapter programs and projects Recurrence: Offered twice…
Mini-Grants Funder: Indiana Humanities Council Inc Geographic Scope: Indiana Award Amount: Up to $1,000 Recurrence: Year-round, rolling monthly deadlines Overview Mini-Grants support the development…
Mini-Grants for Teachers Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Geographic Scope: South Plains region (West Texas) Overview: The Mini-Grants for Teachers program provides funding to K-12 teachers…
Mini-Grants: Instructional or Enhancement Grants Amount: Up to $1,000 Recurrence: Accepted monthly throughout the school year Geographic Scope: Plymouth, MA Focus Areas: - Curriculum development -…
Ministry Education Fund Overview: Scholarship program to sponsor theological and ministry education for Christian leaders in developing regions, particularly rural Northeast Brazil. Philosophy:…
Ministry Partner Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students who have formal relationships with partner churches or missionary organizations. Geographic Scope: Japan Eligibility: - Students with…
Minneapolis Educator Leadership Awards (MELA) Creator: John & Denise Graves Foundation in partnership with Educators 4 Excellence Administrator: Achieve Twin Cities Geographic Scope: Minneapolis…
Minnesota AFL-CIO Scholarship Overview: The Minnesota AFL-CIO offers scholarships available for union members and their dependents. Five scholarships will be awarded total: four to union members or…
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation - Agricultural Literacy Grant Purpose: Awards designed to support agriculture and food systems education efforts from kindergarten to high school…
Minnesota Chapter Scholarship Funder: ASFMRA Minnesota Chapter Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Minnesota (preference for students in the state) Focus Areas: Agriculture, real estate, or…
Minnesota Chapter Scholarship Funder: ASFMRA Minnesota Chapter Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Minnesota (one scholarship available) Eligibility: - Current college students - Majoring 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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