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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ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

OnPoint Community Builder Award Status: Active program Geographic Scope: Oregon and Southwest Washington schools Focus Areas: School projects that enrich schools, students, and faculty Eligibility:…

ONPOINT COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: Oregon (schools participating in Oregon School Activities Association - OSAA) Focus Areas:…

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF FARM MANAGERS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ontario Chapter Scholarship Funder: ASFMRA Ontario Chapter Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Ontario, Canada Eligible Institution: University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario Eligibility: - Students…

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF ASFMRA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ontario Chapter Scholarship Funder: ASFMRA Ontario Chapter Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Ontario, Canada Eligibility: Students attending the University of Guelph at Guelph, Ontario…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Opal M. Huffman Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Easily learn more about the Opal…

OCONEE PERFORMING ARTS SOCIETY INC · Closed · Annual Foundation

OPAS College Performing Arts Scholarship Overview: The Oconee Performing Arts Society offers college performing arts scholarships to support talented students pursuing higher education in the…

TAHOE TRUCKEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Mission Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation connects people and opportunities, generating resources to build a more caring, creative, and effective community. Our Process TTCF utilizes a…

Up to $78,706 per college (2025-26 awards ranged $2,024 - $78,706)
COLORADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Open Education Resources (OER) Grants Funder: Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) Status: Active - 2025-26 academic year awards announced March 18, 2025 Geographic Scope: Colorado Program…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

Open Education Resources (OER) Reviewer Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $3,000,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The Open Education Resources (OER) Reviewer…

State of Nevada Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Open Enrollment Transportation Support Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of Nevada Department of Education Amount: Up to US $7,000,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary Overview About the…

US $25,000 - US $100,000
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Open Grant Cycle: Small Grant Track Status: ACTIVE Funder: Methodist Healthcare Ministries Amount: US $25,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Open Grant Cycle: Small Grant…

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Open Grant Cycle: Standard Grant Track Status: ACTIVE Funder: Methodist Healthcare Ministries Amount: More than US $100,000 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Methodist Healthcare…

Maryland State Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Open–Source Phonics Matching Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maryland State Department of Education Amount: US $150,000 Last Updated: May 25, 2025 Summary The Open–Source Phonics Matching Grant…

NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Opening Gates for Prospective Teachers Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Amount: Up to US $490 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Opening Gates for…

THE VISION COUNCIL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Opening Your Eyes Scholarship Overview: The Vision Council Foundation provides scholarships to students pursuing an associate degree in ophthalmic dispensing at accredited opticianry schools. Funder:…

Up to US $25,000
THE DANIEL FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Operating Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Daniel Foundation of Alabama Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary The Daniel Foundation of Alabama provides operating grants, up to…

Varies (multiple awards per year, ranging from $1,500 to $15,000+)
CLAY ELECTRIC FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Operation Round Up Grant Program Funder: Clay Electric Foundation Inc Program Description: The Clay Electric Foundation approves grants throughout the year from the Operation Round Up program. This…

SOUTH PLAINS ELECTRIC TRUST · February 17, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Operation Round Up Scholarship Funder: South Plains Electric Cooperative Amount: $1,500 per award, payable $750 for each of two semesters through the freshman year Geographic Scope: Service area of…

ECE FOUNDATION INC · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Operation Round Up Scholarship Overview: The Operation Round Up Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance for qualified individuals who seek a college, university or technical…

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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