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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US $50,000 - US $100,000
NINETY-NINE GIRLFRIENDS · Rolling / Open Foundation

NNG Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ninety Nine Girlfriends Amount: US $50,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Ninety-nine Girlfriends offers annual Impact Awards ranging…

US $5,000 - US $150,000
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Rolling / Open Foundation

No Child Left Inside Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office Amount: US $5,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary The No Child Left…

NOBBS FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nobbs Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nobbs Family Foundation Last Updated: October 12, 2024 Summary The Nobbs Family Foundation Grant aims to empower disadvantaged youth and young…

NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Noble County Chess Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Last Updated: November 08, 2025 Summary The Noble County Chess Fund, established in 1996 by Tom Feichter, is…

FOUNDATION FOR APPALACHIAN OHIO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Noble County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for Appalachian Ohio Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Noble County Community…

Northern Oklahoma College · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

NOC CARES Emergency Relief Fund Status: Established May 2020 (COVID-19 pandemic response) Geographic Scope: Northern Oklahoma College campuses (Tonkawa, Enid, Stillwater) Focus Areas: Emergency…

$20,000 (4 x $5,000 annually)
The Ingram Lee Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NOCCA Scholarship Status: Active, ongoing annual awards Geographic Scope: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) graduates attending universities across the United States Overview: The first…

BRANCH COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nola & George Cummings Family Foundation Fund Mini Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Branch County Community Foundation Amount: US $200 - US $5,000 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Nola and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nolan County Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Abilene Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Nolan County Foundation…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSOURIINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nold, Chad R Family Scholarship: Undergraduates Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Non-Credit Certificate Award Overview: A scholarship/award for students pursuing non-credit certificate programs at CT State Norwalk. Geographic Scope: Non-credit certificate students at CT State…

$10,000 minimum per year
VALENCIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Non-Endowed Scholarships Overview: A named non-endowed scholarship fund is created for immediate use and is meant to be spent down. Key Details: - Minimum Threshold: $10,000 annually to create a…

SHEBOYGAN PUBLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Non-Technology Fund Grant Funder: Sheboygan Public Education Foundation (SPEF) Geographic Scope: Sheboygan Area School District (SASD), Sheboygan, Wisconsin Focus Areas: - Non-technology projects and…

BEDFORD RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Non-Traditional BREC Scholarship Funder: Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc. Award Amount: $1,500 per scholarship Number of Awards: Up to four scholarships awarded annually Eligibility - Must be…

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPT OF MINNES · September 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Minnesota Geographic Scope: National Focus Areas: Education for non-traditional students Overview: The Spirit of…

Illinois Community College Board · Rolling / Open Foundation

Noncredit Strategies at Work (NSAW) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Illinois Community College Board Amount: US $110,000 Last Updated: August 28, 2025 Summary The Noncredit Strategies at Work (NSAW)…

Varies by award (recent examples: $5,000 - $20,000)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nonprofit Grant Program Funder: Community Foundation of Central Georgia Geographic Scope: Central Georgia (21 counties served) Focus Areas: Wide variety of nonprofit organizations working to address…

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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