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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Updated daily
NORTON SOUND HEALTH CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NSHC Scholarships Program Type: Educational scholarships and internships for higher education Eligibility: - Pursuing higher education - Priority: Tribal Members from the Bering Strait Region -…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS Advanced Placement (AP) Educator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The NSHSS Advanced…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS Conference Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 Last Updated: October 30, 2025 Summary The NSHSS Conference Grant, provided by…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS Experiential Learning Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: July 25, 2025 Summary The NSHSS Experiential Learning…

National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

NSHSS-DECA Chapter Advisor Leadership Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Society Of High School Scholars Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The NSHSS-DECA…

NATIONAL SUMMER LEARNING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

NSLA Founder's Award Funder: National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) Purpose: Recognize outstanding informal or drop-in model summer learning programs that demonstrate excellence in accelerating…

$20,000 total (Grand prize: $5,000)
UTILITY CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF WA · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

NUCA of Washington Annual Scholarship Overview: NUCA of Washington offers annual scholarships to hard-working students pursuing a career in the civil construction industry. These scholarships are…

THE NUCKOLLS FUND FOR LIGHTING EDUC · January 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Nuckolls Fund Grant Overview: Support for the development and delivery of innovative new or expanded courses at established lighting education programs. Mission: When formed in 1989, the grant was…

South Carolina Universities Research & · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nuclear Waste Dialogue (NuWaDi) Overview: A consortium led by Clemson University offering funding opportunities to a wide range of South Carolina community organizations as part of an effort to…

Logan City School District · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nucor Grant Funder: Nucor (Community Partner) Overview: Nucor offers grants to teachers in the Logan City School District on a yearly basis. Eligible Applicants: Teachers in the Logan City School…

$20,000 total program funding
TRUE COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Nuestra Comunidad Partnership Scholarships Funder: TRUE Community Credit Union (in partnership with Nuestra Comunidad) Geographic Scope: Jackson and Lenawee counties, Michigan Program Description:…

Classroom kits (product donation, not monetary award)
THE MATH LEARNING CENTER INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Number Corner Donation Program Funder: The Math Learning Center (MLC) Purpose: Annual donation of Number Corner classroom kits to school districts interested in introducing a supplemental skills…

Approximately US $500
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nunes Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $500 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Nunes Family Scholarship,…

US $5,000 - US $50,000
NUNNALLY FOUNDATION-MAIN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nunnally Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Nunnally Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Nunnally Foundation Grant supports various…

Varies by recipient
TOUCHSTONE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nurse Education Scholarship Funder: Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF), operating under Touchstone Foundation Geographic Scope: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania only Program Focus: …

Varies by recipient
TOUCHSTONE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nurse Education Scholarship Funder: Lancaster Osteopathic Health Foundation (LOHF), operating as Touchstone Foundation Geographic Scope: Lancaster County, PA only Program Overview: LOHF provides…

$25,280 (2022 award to colleges); ~$50,000 (2022 for nursing/respiratory therapy programs)
DONATE LIFE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nursing and Funeral Services Scholarships Funder: Mid-America Transplant Foundation Overview Scholarships supporting students in nursing, mortuary science, critical care nursing, and respiratory…

MARYLAND NURSES ASSOCIATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Nursing Foundation of Maryland Scholarship Funder: Nursing Foundation of Maryland (NFM) Award Amount: $1,000 per scholarship Geographic Scope: Maryland Overview NFM awards scholarships to promote…

AMERICAN LEGION OF DALTON GEORGIA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Nursing Scholarship Funder: American Legion Auxiliary Unit 112, Dalton, GA Geographic Scope: Local (Dalton, GA area) Focus Areas: Nursing education Overview: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 112…

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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