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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PETER J KING FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peter J. King Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Peter J. King Family Foundation Last Updated: October 23, 2025 Summary The Peter J. King Family Foundation Grant supports organizations…

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

Peter Landolt Scholarship (Wappingers School District) Funder: HOPE for Youth Foundation Inc (NY, US) Website: hfyf.org Program Overview New scholarship award introduced in 2023 for graduating high…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peter Linneman Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Peter Linneman Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County…

Approximately US $500
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peter Matthews Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Amount: Approximately US $500 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The Peter Matthews…

CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peter N. Whitcher Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 08, 2026 Summary The Peter N. Whitcher Scholarship Fund provides…

CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peter P. Huntington, M.D. Nursing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Peter P. Huntington, M.D. Nursing…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peter S. Slomianyj Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Peter S. Slomianyj…

LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peter Westhaysen Medical Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary Overview About Legacy Foundation Legacy…

M BOOKMAN PETERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peters Charitable Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: M. Bookman Peters Charitable Foundation Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Summary The Peters Charitable Foundation Grant, established in 2014, aims…

MARSHALL AND ELLEN PETERS FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peters Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall and Ellen Peters Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: June 20, 2025 Summary The Marshall and Ellen Peters Family…

The Alaska Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Petersburg Community Foundation Annual Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Alaska Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Petersburg Community…

HAL & CHARLIE PETERSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Peterson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hal And Charlie Peterson Foundation And Fd Mgmt Trust Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Peterson Foundation Grant, established in 1944 by Hal…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pethoud, Virgil and Rhoda; Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $500 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Pethoud Scholarship, offered by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Petrillose Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 29, 2025 Summary The Petrillose…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Petrone Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The Petrone Scholarship, offered by the Ashland County Community…

Pets in the Classroom · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pets in the Classroom Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pets in the Classroom Amount: Up to US $50 Last Updated: July 01, 2025 Summary The Pets in the Classroom Grant Program provides financial…

DELAWARE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Pettinaro Supports Delaware Communities Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Delaware Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: March 29, 2026 Summary The Pettinaro Supports Delaware…

$1,500 - $5,000 per academic year
PEYTON WALKER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Peyton Walker Memorial Scholarship Funder: Peyton Walker Foundation (PA, US) Overview: Scholarships available for students who have matriculated into the 3rd–5th year of the Physician Assistant…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

PFE Council Statewide Training Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $500,000 Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The PFE Council Statewide Training Grant, offered by…

US $25,000 - US $500,000
PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

PFF: Innovation in Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Patterson Family Foundation Amount: US $25,000 - US $500,000 Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Patterson Family Foundation's…

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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