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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National AIDS Memorial Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship Funder: National AIDS Memorial Inc (CA, US) Award Amount: $5,000 per recipient Recurrence: Annual Funding Partner: Gilead Sciences (presenting partner) Program…

HOPE FOR YOUTH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Peekskill Vocational Scholarship Funder: HOPE for Youth Foundation Inc (NY, US) Website: hfyf.org Program Overview Vocational scholarship award for graduating students from Peekskill High School.…

US $500 - US $10,000
ORGANIZATION FOR AUTISM RESEARCH · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peer Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Organization For Autism Research Amount: US $500 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 01, 2025 Summary The Peer Education Grant, offered by the Organization…

PFLUGERVILLE FUND FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION · Closed · Annual Foundation

PEF "Pfuture Workforce" Scholarships Funder: Pflugerville Education Foundation (PEF) Geographic Scope: Pflugerville ISD, Texas Purpose: Student scholarship awarded annually to deserving graduating…

PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

PEF Impact Grants Organization: Petaluma Educational Foundation (PEF) Overview: PEF Impact Grants support educational initiatives and programs in the Petaluma area. PEF believes in observing and…

PETALUMA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · December 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

PEF Scholarships Organization: Petaluma Educational Foundation (PEF) Overview: PEF Scholarships are merit-based scholarships awarded to students in the Petaluma area. As of the date referenced, PEF…

THE DALLAS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pegasus Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Amount: US $50,000 Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Pegasus Prize, a $50,000 grant from the Dallas…

GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peggy (Kommer) Novosad Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Rapids Community Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview Generally the Community Foundation's scholarships are…

Orphaned Starfish Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Peggy Drummond Memorial Scholarship Fund Overview: The Orphaned Starfish Foundation's primary scholarship program, renamed in 2026 to honor Peggy Drummond, who was a passionate advocate for youth…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pelucca-Muller Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Pelucca-Muller Scholarship Fund,…

$1,000 (Paramedic); $250 (EMT)
PITTSBURGH EMERGENCY MEDICINE FOUNDATION · October 21, 2026 · Annual Foundation

PEMF Scholarships Funder: Pittsburgh Emergency Medicine Foundation (PEMF) Geographic Scope: Western Pennsylvania (Center for Emergency Medicine programs) Focus Areas: - Emergency medical services…

DENVER POST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Pen & Podium Grants Funder: Denver Post Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Denver metro area Focus Areas: Literary arts, education, and youth literacy Program Description Grant program associated…

Pendleton Foundation Trust · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Pendleton Foundation Trust General Grants Funder: Pendleton Foundation Trust Geographic Scope: Pendleton, Oregon Purpose: The Pendleton Foundation Trust awards grants to support civic and educational…

Pendleton Foundation Trust · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pendleton Foundation Trust: Community Based Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pendleton Foundation Trust Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Pendleton Foundation Trust offers community-based…

HAMPTON ROADS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peninsula Activities: Harry F. Wall Memorial Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hampton Roads Community Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Peninsula…

PENN ENTERTAINMENT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Penn National Gaming Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Penn National Gaming Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Penn National Gaming Foundation Grants support various community…

THE FOUNDATION FOR ENHANCING COMMUNITIES · Rolling / Open Foundation

PennHOSA Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Foundation for Enhancing Communities Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The PennHOSA Foundation Scholarship…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pennmont Foundation, Inc. Scholarship (Spring) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Pennmont Foundation, Inc. Scholarship (Spring) at…

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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