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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Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning Express Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Arts Learning Express Grant (ALX) from the Nevada Arts…

Oregon Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Arts Commission Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning Grants program, offered by the Oregon Arts Commission,…

Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nevada Arts Council (NAC) Amount: Up to US $7,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning Project Grant, administered by the Nevada…

US $2,000 - US $15,000
Nebraska Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning Projects Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska Arts Council Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning Projects Grants support educational…

New Mexico Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Learning: In Schools & In Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Mexico Arts Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The Arts Learning in Schools and In Community grant by…

US $2,000 - US $15,000
Arts Midwest Incorporated · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Midwest GIG Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts Midwest Amount: US $2,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The Arts Midwest GIG Fund offers grants ranging from $2,000 to…

Kentucky Arts Council · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Miles Directory Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Arts Council Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The Arts Miles Directory Grant connects schools in Kentucky with artistic experiences…

Delaware Division of the Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Organizations: Education Resource Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Division of the Arts Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The Delaware Division of the Arts provides the Education…

US $1,000 - US $6,000
ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arts Residencies in Schools Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Amount: US $1,000 - US $6,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Arts Residencies in…

$1,000 per year, renewable for up to 4 years
CLARKSBURG-HARRISON CULTURAL FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Arts Scholarship Funder: The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County, WV Purpose: The Cultural Foundation of Harrison County is funding two Arts Scholarships to recognize outstanding student potential…

GARRETT COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts-in-Education Grant Funder: Garrett County Arts Council Inc (Maryland) Overview: Annual grant program to support arts in education programming within Garrett County Public Schools and the…

$4,000 annually per school ($16,000 district-wide)
MILLBROOK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Arts-in-Residencies Grant Funder: Millbrook Educational Foundation (MEF) Geographic Scope: Millbrook Central School District, NY Program Overview: Since 2008, MEF has provided $4,000 annually to each…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Last Updated: September 29, 2025 Summary The ArtsNOW Schools Advancement Grants aim to enhance educational…

DOMINION ENERGY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Dominion Energy ArtStars Awards Funding for Virginia programs that support the arts We celebrate the contributions of arts organizations through their collaboration with schools and…

Puerto Rican Association For Human · Rolling / Open Foundation

Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Scholarship Funder: Puerto Rican Association For Human Development (PRAHD) Geographic Scope: Perth Amboy, NJ and surrounding communities Eligibility: - High school seniors…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Aryln J. Walt Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the Aryln J. The next deadline for…

Foundation for Rural Service (FRS) · Rolling / Open State

As part of its ongoing commitment to rural communities across the country, FRS provides annual grants for rural communities served by NTCA members. The goal of this program is to support local…

American Sociological Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

ASA Carla B. Howery Teaching Enhancement Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Sociological Association Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The ASA Carla B. Howery…

American Sociological Association · Rolling / Open Foundation

ASA Student Forum Travel Awards Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Sociological Association Amount: US $250 Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The ASA Student Forum Travel Awards, offered by the…

$1,000 per recipient, with one additional $1,000 Elwood Scholar award
ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF ALLIED HEALTH · June 20, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ASAHP Student Scholarship of Excellence Purpose: Recognizes outstanding students in the health professions who are achieving excellence in their academic programs and have significant potential to…

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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