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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER NEW · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Britain-Berlin Rotary Club Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Amount: US $500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The New…

California State Library · Rolling / Open Foundation

New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The California Library…

SOCIALWORKS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Chance Fund: Arts & Literature Funder: SocialWorks, founded by Chance the Rapper Overview: The New Chance Fund provides grants to Chicago Public Schools to support arts and literature enrichment…

SOCIALWORKS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Chance Fund: Career Connected Learning Funder: SocialWorks (founded by Chance the Rapper) Overview: A specialized track of the New Chance Fund focused on providing career-connected learning…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Directions Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The New Directions Scholarship, established by Mrs. Lou Diekemper,…

New Earth Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Earth Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Earth Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The New Earth Foundation Grant aims to support innovative, humanitarian projects…

US $25,000 - US $100,000
HENRY P KENDALL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

New England Food Vision Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry P. Kendall Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The New England Food Vision Prize aims…

New Era Cap Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Era Cap Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The New Era Cap Foundation Impact Grants aim to support nonprofit organizations…

Up to US $15,000
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Era Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The New Era Scholarship, offered by The…

CORNELIA T BAILEY CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

New ERA Writers Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary Overview New ERA Writers Program Goals The New Era…

NEW FUTURES · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

New Futures Scholars Program Organization: New Futures (Washington, DC) Overview: New Futures propels underserved young adults in the Washington, D.C. region toward rewarding, sustainable careers by…

BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Generation of Nurses Fund Overview: Baptist Health Foundation, in partnership with Baptist Health Inc., established the New Generation of Nurses (NGN) Fund to address Alabama's critical nursing…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Glarus Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 03, 2025 Summary The New Glarus Community Foundation Grant supports…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Glarus Excellence in Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: September 09, 2025 Summary The New Glarus Excellence in Education…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Harmony Alumni Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The New Harmony Alumni Scholarship,…

The New Haven Scholarship Fund (NHSF) · Rolling / Open Foundation

New Haven Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The New Haven Scholarship Fund (NHSF) Amount: US $200 - US $2,900 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The New Haven Scholarship Fund offers…

BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview About New Horizons Grants The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation recognizes the need to foster innovation as means of improving health and wellbeing in Louisiana. Through…

IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL NO 21 · Closed · Annual Foundation

New Jersey Benevolent Scholarship Geographic Scope: New Jersey Eligibility: - Legal dependents of good-standing members of Locals 277, 694, 1009, 1047, 1331, or 1976 - Must be enrolled or accepted to…

$55 million allocation (2025-2026 round)
FORWARD COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program Administrating Organization: Forward Community Investments (FCI) Funding Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions…

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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