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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LEGACY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barbara Miller Meeker Art Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Legacy Foundation: Lake County's Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary Overview About…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barbara Monroe Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Barbara Monroe Scholarship Fund,…

WEST HARTFORD ART LEAGUE INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Barbara Morley Art Scholarships Funder: West Hartford Art League, funded by The Barbara Morley Family Foundation Geographic Scope: Community-based Overview: Scholarships available year-round on a…

Up to 5 new scholarships annually; up to 16 total Boxford students per year
THE BOXFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE PERLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Barbara Perley Scholarship Fund Funder: The Boxford Public Library and the Perley Scholarship Funds, Inc. (MA, US) Background: Established in 1989 as a bequest from the will of Barbara C. Perley, a…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barbara Sabo Agriculture Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Barbara Sabo Agriculture Scholarship, offered by Montana State…

$25,000 annually (over 10-year span, pending fundraising goal achievement)
MIAMI PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENRICHMENT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Barbara Smith Speech, Debate & Drama Fund Overview: A newly established challenge grant fund designed to support the sustained success and growth of the Speech, Debate, & Drama program at Miami High…

Southside Institutions Neighborhood · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Barbara Sneed Community & Education Scholarship Organization: Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) Geographic Scope: Hartford, Connecticut Amount: $2,000 Purpose: Provides educational…

SINA CORPORATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Barbara Sneed Community & Education Scholarship Organization: Southside Institutions Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) Geographic Scope: Hartford, Connecticut Focus Areas: Community and education support…

$2,000 per student (four awards in 2026)
PARK COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Closed · One-time Foundation

Barbara Thronson Scholarship Overview: Special one-time scholarship application period offering four $2,000 awards to 2026 high school graduates from Park County high schools. This special offering…

DALLAS METRO INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Barbara Wallace Scholarship Organization: Dallas Metro Inc Geographic Scope: Dallas, TX area Focus Areas: Educational support for students impacted by Dallas Metro programs Overview: The Barbara…

SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barbering and Cosmetology Scholarships Program Type: Scholarships for barbering and cosmetology programs Geographic Scope: Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls, NY (expanding) Focus Areas: - Barbering…

Barbour County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barbour County Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barbour County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 13, 2025 Summary The Barbour County Community Foundation Grant…

Barceloux-Tibessart Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barceloux-Tibessart Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barceloux-Tibessart Foundation Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The Barceloux-Tibessart Foundation Grant supports non-profit…

Varies (historical awards: $11,600 - $22,995)
JAMES KIRK BERNARD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bard College Mental Health and Wellness Initiative Grant Recipient Institution: Bard College, Hudson River Valley, New York Connection to JKBF: Jamie Bernard, JKBF co-founder's son, was a Bard…

National Education Association Staff Organization · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bargaining & Advocacy Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Education Association Staff Organization Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: October 16, 2025 Summary The National Education…

THE BARKER WELFARE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barker Welfare Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barker Welfare Foundation Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary The Barker Welfare Foundation offers grants to qualified charitable…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barnard Companies Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Barnard Companies Scholarship, offered by Montana State University,…

US $5,000 - US $50,000
BARNEY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barney Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barney Family Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Barney Family Foundation Grant focuses on…

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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