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 MERCED COUNTY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nonprofit Grants Funder: Community Foundation of Merced County (CFMC) Program Status: Currently closed. We are no longer accepting grant applications for 2025. Please check back in 2026 for updates.…

FUND FOR WOMEN OF THE SOUTHERN TIER INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nonprofit Organization Annual Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Fund For Women of the Southern Tier, Inc. Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Fund for Women of the Southern Tier provides…

ROSWELL WOMAN'S CLUB INC · March 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Nonprofit Organization Grants Funder: Roswell Woman's Club Inc (GA, US) Status: 2026 application period closed; 2027 applications will open January 11, 2027 Geographic Scope: North Fulton Community,…

MID-COLUMBIA HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nontraditional Nursing Student Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mid Columbia Health Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Nontraditional Nursing Student Scholarship, supported…

Minimum $1,000, variable number of awards
Mancos Valley Resources · June 15, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Nontraditional Student Scholarships Funder: Mancos Valley Resources Geographic Scope: Mancos, Colorado, United States Award Details: - Minimum Award Amount: $1,000 - Number of Awards: Variable…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nora Neal Wolfram Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Nora Neal Wolfram Nursing Scholarship Fund, administered…

SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nora Piore Scholarship Funder: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and the family of Nora Piore Geographic Scope: Available to SEIU members, their families, and staff Award Amount: $4,000…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS OF THE HUDSON · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nora Zeller Strudwick Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

More than US $3,800
LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Norah Salt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: More than US $3,800 Last Updated: January 04, 2026 Summary Overview About Legacy…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Norbertine and John Mais Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The Norbertine and John Mais…

THE NORCLIFFE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Norcliffe Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Norcliffe Foundation Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary The Norcliffe Foundation Grant supports various community-enhancing projects in the…

THE NORD FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nord Family Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nord Family Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Nord Family Foundation Grant Program focuses on supporting a variety of…

THE NORDSON CORPORATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant - New Hampshire Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nordson Corporation Foundation Last Updated: November 14, 2025 Summary The Nordson Corporation Foundation Grant supports…

Varies (historically $36,000 total awarded annually across multiple organizations)
NORFOLK ROTARY CHARITIES INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Norfolk Rotary Charities Grants to Area Nonprofits Funder: Norfolk Rotary Charities Inc (Rotary Club of Norfolk) Geographic Scope: Hampton Roads area/Southeastern Virginia Focus Areas: - Arts -…

NORFOLK SERTOMA CLUB - SPONSORSHIP · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Norfolk Sertoma Club Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship Organization: Norfolk Sertoma Club Geographic Scope: Virginia (Norfolk/Hampton Roads area) Focus Areas: Speech-Language Pathology education…

US $5,000 - US $100,000
HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Norfolk Southern Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: July 12, 2025 Summary The Norfolk Southern Grant aims to support…

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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