Artist in Residence Purpose: Supports artist residencies and cultural programming in Falls Church City Public Schools Geographic Scope: Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS), Virginia Program…
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.
ARTrepreneurs Scholarships Funder: Art Tatum Zone (Day52 Inc), Toledo, OH Overview: Scholarship program distributed to participating students in the Young ARTrepreneurs program with good attendance.…
Arts & Culture Alliance American Rescue Plan Renewal Grant Funder: Arts and Culture Alliance (on behalf of Knox County and U.S. Department of the Treasury) Award Amount: $50,000 Geographic Scope:…
Arts & Culture Trust Fund - Arts Education Grants Funder: Jersey City Arts Council / City of Jersey City Department of Cultural Affairs Status: Active grant program Geographic Scope: Jersey City, New…
Arts & Culture, Education, and Environment Grants Funder: The Community Foundation for McHenry County Geographic Scope: McHenry County, Illinois Focus Areas: - Arts & Culture - Education -…
Arts & Culture: Ann and Abe Effron Donor Advised Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Ann…
Arts & Science Council: Arts Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Last Updated: October 26, 2025 Summary The Arts Education Grants by the Arts & Science Council support…
Arts Access Grants Overview: A smaller version of the 4-Year Plan, the Arts Access Grants (AAG) provide strategic support and funding to help teachers from Alumni Partner Schools build or refine a…
Arts Action Fund - Learning, Innovation and Action (LIA) Grant Overview: The Learning, Innovation and Action (LIA) Grant is part of the Arts Action Fund, the first of its kind in Houston. It exists…
Arts Action Fund - Seed Grant Overview: The Seed Grant is part of the Arts Action Fund, the first of its kind in Houston. It exists as a catalyst for closing arts access gaps in schools. Funder: Arts…
Arts Alive Grants Funder: ArtsWestchester Status: 2026 application cycle now closed Geographic Scope: Westchester and Rockland Counties, NY Focus Areas: Arts activities for geographically,…
Arts and Culture Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: March 31, 2026 Summary The Arts and Culture Program, initiated by the…
Arts and Culture Proposals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Avista Foundation Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Avista Foundation provides vital funding to non-profit organizations focused…
Arts and Humanities Education Project Grant Program (AHEP) Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: June 02, 2025 Summary The Arts and…
Arts and Youth The Arts and Youth program expands meaningful arts participation and learning in diverse settings and contexts for infants, children, and youth ages 0-25 by prioritizing programs that…
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County: Arts in Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Council Of Anne Arundel County Inc Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: January 25, 2026 Summary The Arts…
Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids Minority Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Arts…
Arts Curricular Innovation Grants -- Arts Teacher Institutes Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Department of Education Last Updated: November 26, 2025 Summary The Arts Curricular Innovation…
Arts Education and Public Engagement Grants (For organizations or projects with budgets up to $50,000) Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Onion Foundation Amount: Up to US $22,500 Last Updated: December 30,…
Arts Education Awards Overview: A distinguished annual event held by Monmouth Arts to honor and acknowledge the power of arts education in Monmouth County. The event recognizes outstanding educators,…
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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