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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THE OLIVER DEWEY MAYOR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant supports charitable and…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oliver E. Sweikar Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: US $6,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 16, 2025 Summary The Oliver E. Sweikar…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oliver Rosenberg Educational Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Last Updated: November 19, 2025 Summary The Oliver Rosenberg Educational Trust, established by…

US $10,000 - US $75,000
LELAND J & DOROTHY H OLSON CHARITABLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Olson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leland J And Dorothy H Olson Charitable Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Leland J. and Dorothy H.…

$300,000+ total distributed annually; average student award $2,200
OLYMPIC COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Olympic College Foundation Scholarships Overview: The Olympic College Foundation awards more than $300,000 and 200+ scholarships annually to current and prospective Olympic College students. The…

COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Om & Shanti Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Communities Foundation of Texas Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Om & Shanti Scholarship, funded by the…

Omaha Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Omaha Venture Group (OVG) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Omaha Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Omaha Venture Group (OVG) Grant supports…

OLYMPIA MASTER BUILDERS · May 27, 2026 · Annual Foundation

OMB Education Foundation Scholarship Purpose: The Olympia Master Builders (OMB) Education Foundation provides scholarship grants to college or vocational/technical school-bound students intending to…

ORLANDO MAGIC YOUTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

OMYF Major Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Orlando Magic Youth Foundation (OMYF) aims to empower at-risk children in Central…

Up to US $10,000
ORLANDO MAGIC YOUTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

OMYF Micro Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: December 31, 2025 Summary The OMYF Micro Grants program, initiated by the Orlando…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
The Molina Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

On My Way to Kindergarten Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Molina Foundation Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: September 06, 2025 Summary The On My Way to…

ON SEMICONDUCTOR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

ON Semiconductor STEAM Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: On Semiconductor Foundation Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The ON Semiconductor STEAM Education Grant Program aims to…

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

On To the Future (OTF) Diversity Awards Overview: A grassroots initiative that has helped more than 500 students from underrepresented groups in the geosciences attend their first GSA Annual Meeting.…

GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA · Rolling / Open Foundation

On To the Future Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Geological Society of America (GSA) Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Geological Society of America (GSA) offers the On To the Future (OTF)…

WOMENS EDUCATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

One-Time Scholarship (OTS) Overview: A flexible scholarship option for donors to make one-time donations at any time to support "Rising Stars"—students without SPP sponsors who need financial support…

OneFuture Coachella Valley · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

OneFuture Coachella Valley Scholarships Overview: OneFuture Coachella Valley awards scholarships in partnership with local nonprofit organizations and provides students with financial aid counseling…

ONEOK FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

ONEOK Foundation Community Investments Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: ONEOK Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The ONEOK Foundation Community Investments Grants support organizations that…

THE SEATTLE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Online and Hybrid Learning Capacity Building Grant Funder: M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Award Amount: $400,000 Duration: Three-year period Award Date: November 2020 Recipient: The Seattle School of…

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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