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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NORTHVILLE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · October 24, 2026 · Annual Foundation

NEF Grants - General Education & Student Grants Funder: Northville Educational Foundation (NEF) Geographic Scope: Northville Public Schools district, Michigan Program Description: Competitive grant…

Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

NEF Scholarship Scheme Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nagao Natural Environment Foundation (NEF) Amount: ¥4,000 - ¥7,000 Last Updated: September 14, 2024 Summary The NEF Scholarship Scheme provides…

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

NEHA/AAS Environmental Health Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) Amount: Up to US $3,750 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The NEHA/AAS…

Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support
Missouri Department of Economic Development · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood Assistance Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development Amount: Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: March 18, 2026 Summary The…

NEIGHBORHOOD CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Neighborhood Credit Union Scholarship Funder: Neighborhood Credit Union Geographic Scope: Texas (serving Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Kaufman, and Tarrant counties) Focus Areas: Community…

BROWN COUNTY UNITED WAY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Neighborhood Partnership Grant We Believe Place Matters! We believe vibrant, safe, and healthy neighborhoods are built on the strengths of all who live, work, and play within them. Our…

San Diego County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neighborhood Reinvestment Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego County Last Updated: September 18, 2025 Summary The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program offers grants to County departments,…

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund - Large Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The Neil and…

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neil and Louise Tillotson Fund Dash Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $2,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The Neil and Louise Tillotson…

TELLURIDE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Neil Armstrong Scholarship Overview: An annual scholarship honoring the achievements and character of Neil Armstrong, the late American hero and astronaut who died in 2012. The scholarship was…

The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neil Molloy Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Neil Molloy Memorial…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neil Tepper Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Neil Tepper Scholarship Fund, established in 2012, aims to support…

GEORGE W NEILSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Neilson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: George W. Neilson Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The George W. Neilson Foundation, established in 1962, supports community projects in…

Multi-year funding (amount not specified)
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hosp Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NEK Prosper Healthy Cents Fund Status: Announced January 2020; current application status unknown Geographic Scope: NVRH service area (Caledonia and Southern Essex counties, Vermont) Funding Source:…

NELLIE MAE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nellie Mae Education Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund…

NELLIE RUST BO CHARITIES XXXXX5001 · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nellie Rust Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nellie Rust Trust Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Nellie Rust Trust Grant supports youth development and health services in Boulder,…

CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nelson County Community Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Nelson County Community Fund (NCCF) supports charitable…

GRACE S AND W LINTON NELSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nelson Foundation: Change Champions Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grace S & W Linton Nelson Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Nelson…

Nemaha County STEP Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nemaha County Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nemaha County STEP Foundation Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Nemaha County STEP Foundation aims to enhance life quality in Nemaha County by…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nemo Herrera Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The Nemo Herrera Scholarship Fund, managed by the San Antonio 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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