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.

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Avion Solutions Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Avion Takes Action Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Avion Solutions Inc Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary Avion Takes Action, a charitable fund by Avion Solutions Inc, empowers…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL · Rolling / Open Foundation

Avis M. Wysocki Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Avis M. Wysocki Memorial Scholarship supports…

THE AVISTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The Avista Foundation, a community investment program of Avista Corp., provides funding to non-profit organizations addressing the needs of communities and citizens served by Avista…

MAINE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Award for Teaching Excellence Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Education Association Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Award for Teaching Excellence, presented by the…

FIRST RESPONDERS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Awards of Excellence Overview: Scholarship program for high school seniors who are children of local first responders. Geographic Scope: Nebraska and surrounding regions (based on funder location in…

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing,…

ARLINGTON WOMAN'S CLUB · February 6, 2027 · Annual Foundation

AWC Scholarship Program Amount: $5,000 per scholarship Geographic Scope: Arlington, Texas (Arlington ISD) Overview: The Arlington Woman's Club awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Arlington…

Modest grants (historically averaging under $1,000 per grant; $100,000 endowment established)
HOPKINS EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Awesome Fund Overview: Hopkins Education Foundation's grant program that provides modest grants to registered new or existing student clubs at Hopkins Public Schools. The Awesome Fund supports…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Chrysalis Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: February 18, 2025 Summary The AWG Chrysalis Scholarship supports women…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Geoscience Idea Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: April 08, 2025 Summary The AWG Geoscience Idea Scholarship…

Association for Women Geoscientists · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWG Maria Luisa Crawford Field Camp Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association for Women Geoscientists Amount: US $750 Last Updated: October 07, 2025 Summary The AWG Maria Luisa Crawford…

Architectural Woodwork Institute · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

AWIEF Scholarships Funder: Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation (AWIEF) Geographic Scope: United States Program Overview: The Architectural Woodwork Institute Education Foundation…

$1,000 per award (2 scholarships available)
ALBERT WISNER PUBLIC LIBRARY · Closed · Annual Foundation

AWPL Foundation College Scholarship Status: Active - 20th annual competition (as of 2026) Geographic Scope: Warwick Valley Central School District (WVCSD), New York Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient…

Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWS Education Equity: Credits Application Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amount: Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: August 29, 2025 Summary The AWS Education…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWS Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of Greater Fort Wayne Inc Last Updated: November 04, 2025 Summary The AWS Foundation Scholarship Fund, managed by the…

AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWWA Dr. James K. Edzwald Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Water Works Association (AWWA) Amount: US $6,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The AWWA Dr. James K. Edzwald…

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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