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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

OSSE FY26 Whole Child and Educator Wellness Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: August 28,…

BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ORGANIZED FOR · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

OSTC (Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit) Scholarships Organization: Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) Description: Need-based scholarship program funded through…

$3,000 per award (typically); total annual amounts range from $30,000 - $66,000
OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

OSU Folk Club Thrift Shop Scholarships Purpose: Award scholarships to Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College students from Benton County. Geographic Scope: Benton County, Oregon…

COLUMBUS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

OSUNO Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $500 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview The Columbus Foundation In…

CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Oswego County Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Oswego County Community Foundation, part of the…

Sturgis Area Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Other Charitable Interest Funds Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sturgis Area Community Foundation Last Updated: October 06, 2024 Summary The Sturgis Area Community Foundation (SACF) offers the Other…

BUTLER RURAL ELECTRIC COOP INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Other Traditional Scholarships Funder: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative Award Amount: $1,000 Geographic Scope: Butler Rural Electric Cooperative service area (Oxford, OH and surrounding regions)…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Othmar and Virginia Ringeman Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $10,260 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Othmar and Virginia…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Otis Smith Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: January 19, 2026 Summary The Otis Smith Scholarship, funded by…

OTSEGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Otsego Community Foundation Scholarship Program Geographic Scope: Otsego County, Michigan Overview: A comprehensive scholarship program supporting graduating high school seniors and current college…

OTTAWA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ottawa County CF Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc supports charitable…

NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ottawa Valley Chapter Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Society Of Heating Refrigerating & A C Engineers Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Ottawa Valley…

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Last Updated: July 24, 2025 Summary The Otter Tail Corporation Foundation Grant Program…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Otto & Aegun Hensens Educational Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Otto & Aegun Hensens Educational Fund, established in 2018,…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ounce of Prevention Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview We administer a number of scholarships, which…

SEALASKA HERITAGE INSTITUTE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Our Ancestors' Echoes Language Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sealaska Heritage Institute Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Our Ancestors' Echoes Language Scholarship,…

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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