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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NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC · June 30, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Navy SEAL Foundation Scholarship Program Overview: Merit-based scholarship program for active duty Navy SEALs, SWCCs, veterans, spouses, and dependent children of the Naval Special Warfare community.…

NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILY CENTER · Closed · Annual Foundation

NAYA Scholarship Fund Overview: The NAYA Scholarship Fund helps eliminate financial barriers and gives Native students the opportunity to succeed in post-secondary education. The fund provides…

UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

NBA Foundation San Francisco Bay Area Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Overview NBA Foundation San…

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NBCC Foundation Military Scholarship Funder: NBCC Foundation, nonprofit affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) Award Amount: $5,000 Geographic Scope: National (United…

ADAMS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarship Funder: NBCC Foundation, nonprofit affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC) Award Amount: $5,000 Geographic Scope: National (United…

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship Funder: American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) in partnership with NBCUniversal Award Amount: $5,625 per recipient Recurrence: Annual…

THE NICHOLAS B OTTAWAY FDN INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

NBO Foundation - Education Committee Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation offers grants through its…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

NC Alpha Delta Kappa Student Achievement Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The NC…

PATRIOT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

NC Patriot STAR Family Scholarship Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patriot Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The NC Patriot STAR Family Scholarship…

Free tuition (no cost to eligible families)
HARNETT COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NC Pre-K Program Overview: NC Pre-K offers free preschool services for eligible families in Harnett County. The program follows the public school calendar and is offered at participating Harnett…

CASWELL COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NC Pre-K Program (Enrollment) Status: Applications are open for 2026-2027 school year Geographic Scope: Caswell County, North Carolina Focus Areas: Social emotional development, educational…

CASWELL COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN · Closed · Biennial Foundation

NC Pre-K Site Selection (Two-Year) Status: Open and competitive site selection process for 2026-2028 service period Service Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2028 Geographic Scope: Caswell County,…

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · Rolling / Open Foundation

NC Science Museums Grants - Tier One Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2025 Summary The NC Science Museums…

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences · Rolling / Open Foundation

NC Science Museums Grants - Tier Two Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2025 Summary The NC Science Museums…

$2,500 per student (10 scholarships awarded annually)
NORTH CAROLINA SMALL GRAIN GROWERS · Closed · Annual Foundation

NC Small Grain Growers Association Annual Scholarship Overview: The NC Small Grain Growers Association awards ten students annually with $2,500 in scholarship money. Geographic Scope: North Carolina…

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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