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
COMMUNITY CLOSET INC · June 30, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Organization Funding Funder: Community Closet Inc (Livingston, MT) Geographic Scope: Park County, Montana Overview: The Community Closet Board of Directors distributes profits from thrift store sales…

THE CHEHALIS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Organizations Funding Request Form Funder: The Chehalis Foundation (Chehalis, WA, US) Mission Alignment: All grant funding applications must align with the Chehalis Foundation's mission to support…

Oriental Trading Company · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oriental Trading Co. Corporate Giving Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oriental Trading Company Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Oriental Trading Company Corporate Giving Program…

Oriental Trading Company · Rolling / Open State

The purpose of this program is to enhance the enrichment of the lives of children and youth through education, youth programming, health care, and human services. The program is intended to support…

Institute for Better Education · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Original Individual Scholarship Program Overview: A school tuition organization (STO) scholarship program that provides financial aid to eligible students attending private schools in Arizona.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oristano Scholar Fund II Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation for Palm Beach and…

OTTUMWA REGIONAL LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

ORLF: Bright Ideas Community Enrichment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc. Amount: US $2,500 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Bright…

OTTUMWA REGIONAL LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

ORLF: Legacy Youth Alliance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: January 20, 2026 Summary The Legacy Youth Alliance Grant…

Greater Salina Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Salina Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Orrie & Dorothy Cassada Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are…

$40,000 total (10 scholarships at $3,000 each for undergraduate; 5 scholarships at $2,000 each for CTE/trade school)
COMMUNITY FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

orsa Member Scholarships Funder: orsa credit union (formerly Community Financial Credit Union) Status: 2026 applications are now closed, but program continues annually Geographic Scope: Michigan…

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada · Rolling / Open Foundation

Orville Belding Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…

RENTON REGIONAL COMMUNITY FNDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Osborn Consulting Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Renton Regional Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary Overview Osborn scholarship The…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oscar & Rosetta Fish Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary The Oscar & Rosetta Fish Fund, established by a dedicated couple from…

THE OSCAR RENNEBOHM FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oscar Rennebohm Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oscar Rennebohm Foundation Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Oscar Rennebohm Foundation Grant aims to enhance education, health care,…

OCEAN STATE CHARITIES TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

OSCT: Edward Ricci Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ocean State Charities Trust Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The OSCT: Edward Ricci Award, offered by the Ocean…

ORANGE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

OSF Scholarship Status: Active Geographic Scope: Orange City School District (Ohio) Eligibility: Typically awarded to seniors who demonstrate excellence and fulfillment of the fund's criteria Type:…

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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