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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HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ Nancy Saunders…

NANCY SMITH HURD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation Tr Amount: US $100,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Nancy Smith Hurd…

BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nancy Stump Seiger Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: August 18, 2025 Summary The Nancy Stump Seiger Scholarship Fund, managed by the Berks…

NANTUCKET GARDEN CLUB INC · Closed · Annual Foundation

Nantucket Garden Club Scholarship Overview: The Nantucket Garden Club awards scholarships annually to Nantucket High School graduates and alumni whose educational pursuits reflect their personal…

Over $91,400 awarded over five years (as of page publication)
UNITED STATES SQUASH RACQUETS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NAO/GO Scholarship Fund Funder: US Squash (supported by tournament patrons) Geographic Scope: United States Purpose: The NAO/GO Fund provides scholarships to support the education of young men and…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Naomi June Nishida Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Naomi June Nishida Scholarship Fund, established in 2016 by…

The Ingram Lee Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Napa & Sonoma County First Responders Scholarship Status: In development (allocated 2019, expected completion noted as 2020) Geographic Scope: Sonoma County, CA; Santa Rosa Junior College Overview:…

National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) · Rolling / Open Foundation

NAPB Borlaug Undergraduate Scholars Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB) Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The NAPB Borlaug Undergraduate Scholars program,…

GFWC NAPLES WOMAN'S CLUB INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Naples Woman's Club Scholarships Funder: GFWC Naples Woman's Club Inc, Naples, FL Overview: The Naples Woman's Club awards scholarships to students heading to college. In recent years, over 30…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Napoleon Jones, III Memorial 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…

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING · June 2, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NARI / Jim Harkey Memorial Scholarship Program Overview: The Jim Harkey Memorial Fund honors the legacy of one of NARI Charlotte's early leaders and serves as a vital part of the organization's…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Narl and Hazel Conner Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Narl and Hazel Conner Scholarship,…

NARRAGANSETT NUMBER ONE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Narragansett Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Narragansett Number One Foundation Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Summary The Narragansett Foundation Grant aims to support charitable,…

NARRATIVE 4 INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Narrative 4 National Schools Network (N4NSN) Status: The program is no longer accepting new applications as of the extraction date. Previous deadline was January 31st, 2025. Geographic Scope: United…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MENDOCINO COUNTY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nash Bartolomie Industrial Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Nash Bartolomie Industrial Arts…

NASSAU BOCES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nassau Boces Educational Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nassau Boces Educational Foundation Inc Amount: US $150 - US $13,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Nassau BOCES…

NASSAU BOCES EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Nassau BOCES Educational Foundation Grant Program Geographic Scope: Nassau BOCES (New York, US) Program Description: Grants for Nassau BOCES classroom projects that are innovative, creative, and…

BECKLEY AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Natalie Jo Smith Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beckley Area Foundation Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary The Natalie Jo Smith Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area…

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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