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.

15,931 grants
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NORTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

NICF: Miami County Grants - Micro Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Indiana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 25, 2026 Summary The NICF Micro Grant program offers…

US $250 - US $10,000
NICHOLAS CO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nicholas County CF Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholas County Community Foundation Amount: US $250 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Nicholas County Community Foundation,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE NORTH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nicholas Gaynor Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the North State Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the North State The…

NICHOLAS H NOYES JR MEMORIAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Nicholas H. Noyes Jr. Memorial Foundation…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nicholas Loren Feather Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Nicholas Loren Feather Scholarship,…

NICHOLAS R RIZZI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nicholas R. Rizzi Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholas R. Rizzi Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The Nicholas R. Rizzi Foundation Grant aims to…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nicholls Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Nicholls Family Scholarship, provided by the North…

THE NICHOLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nicholson Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicholson Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: June 24, 2025 Summary The Nicholson Family Foundation Grant supports…

$2,500 per student (4 awards annually)
CASPER COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nick John Noell Accounting Scholarship Overview: A scholarship established in honor of Casperite Nick Noell, who graduated from Casper College with an Associate of Science in accounting in 1966. The…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nick Pantalone Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Nick Pantalone…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nick Van Pernis Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Nick Van Pernis Scholarship Fund, established in memory of Nick…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nickolas-Trusczkowska Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Nickolas-Trusczkowska Scholarship, offered…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nico Goon Compassionate Scholar Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary Overview The monetary value of…

Nicor Gas · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Education Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicor Gas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary Nicor Gas offers Pillar Grants focused on education to support…

Up to 4 years of scholarship support per student
NICSA Inc · July 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Nicsa/William T. Blackwell Scholarship Fund Overview: The Nicsa/William T. Blackwell Scholarship Fund was established as a tribute to former Nicsa President Bill Blackwell's commitment to education.…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nika Marie Social Impact Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are…

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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