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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COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patricia S. Warrick Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Patricia S. Warrick…

Community Foundation for SW Washington · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patricia Schroder Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington Amount: US $1,000 - US $1,400 Last Updated: January 12, 2026 Summary Overview…

ST CROIX FOUNDATION FOR COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patrick & Amelia Williams Opportunity Fund Status: Active scholarship program Geographic Scope: St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Funder: St. Croix Foundation for Community Development (in partnership…

PATRICK & BEATRICE HAGGERTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Patrick and Beatrice Haggerty Foundation Grant…

OPERATIVE PLASTERERS & CEMENT MASONS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Funder: OPCMIA LOCAL 633 Program Type: Educational scholarship for dependents Overview The Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund provides educational opportunities for sons…

OPERATIVE PLASTERERS AND CEMENT MASONS' · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund Funder: Operative Plasterers and Cement Masons' International Association (OPCMIA) Overview: The Patrick D. Finley Scholarship Fund provides educational…

NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patrick Dillon Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: US $750 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary Overview Through the generosity of fundholders…

PATRICK FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patrick Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrick Family Foundation Last Updated: May 19, 2025 Summary The Patrick Family Foundation Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations in South…

NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patrick Michael Kelley Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Georgia Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: March 28, 2026 Summary Overview Patrick Michael Kelley…

Patrina Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patrina Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patrina Foundation Last Updated: August 06, 2025 Summary The Patrina Foundation Grant supports educational, cultural, and social service organizations,…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patriot Education Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Community Foundation Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The Patriot Education Scholarship Fund, established by the Maine…

INITIATIVE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Applications for any technology purchases must have written pre-approval from both the school principal and the district Teaching & Learning Coordinator included as an attachment._…

$10,000 per year (four-year scholarship)
Patriot Military Family Foundation · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patriot Military Family Foundation Scholarship Geographic Scope: North Carolina Focus Areas: Educational support for service members and their families Eligibility: - North Carolina service members…

$500 - $5,000
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT VFW MASS · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Patriot's Pen Program Type: Annual youth essay contest for middle school students Overview: The VFW's Patriot's Pen® annual youth essay contest encourages students to examine America's history and…

Over $1.4 million in total awards
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Patriot's Pen Youth Essay Contest Program Overview: The Texas Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)'s Patriot's Pen Essay Contest encourages students in grades 6th through 8th to express their…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Patsy Key Ponder Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The Patsy Key Ponder Scholarship, administered by the East Texas…

PATSY REEVE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Patsy Reeve Scholarship Funder: Patsy Reeve Foundation Inc (via Camp Patrick) Overview: A scholarship fund established in memory of Patsy Reeve, who worked at ASU West and was passionate about…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Paul - Olga Paul Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Paul - Olga Paul Scholarship honors…

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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