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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CROWN POINT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barney Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Crown Point Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary The Barney Family Scholarship, administered by…

THE BARNITZ FUND UW OF ELLA K BARNITZ · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barnitz Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barnitz Fund Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Barnitz Fund Grant provides financial support for religious and charitable purposes in Middletown, Ohio,…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Baronowski Family STEM Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary Overview Scholarships We…

BARR FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barr Foundation: Education Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Barr Foundation Last Updated: March 30, 2025 Summary The Barr Foundation's Education Program is dedicated to transforming public high…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barrat Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties Amount: Up to US $80,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barrett Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Alabama Community Foundation Last Updated: March 26, 2026 Summary The Barrett Family Scholarship, managed by the Elmore County…

WEST SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barrier Removal: Direct to Students Grant Funder: Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) Award Amount: $33,660 Geographic Scope: Michigan Purpose This grant is…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barry D. Koval Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Barry D. Koval Memorial…

JOBS FOR VIRGINIA GRADUATES INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barry Glenn Scholarship Geographic Scope: Virginia Overview: A scholarship opportunity for students in the Jobs for Virginia Graduates program. Eligibility: - JVG students Contact Information: -…

BARTLETT FDN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Bartlett Foundation Grant The Bartlett Foundation was created in 1972 under a trust agreement by Harland B. Barlett and Viola D. Bartlett. They resided in Reading, Pennsylvania and created…

STOCKTON RUSH BARTOL FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bartol Arts Education Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stockton Rush Bartol Foundation Amount: US $7,000 Last Updated: March 20, 2026 Summary Overview Note: To be considered for an Arts Education grant,…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barton-Tomlinson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Barton-Tomlinson Scholarship, offered by…

FWA OF NEW YORK INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Baruch College Undergraduate Mentoring Program Overview: A mentoring program launched in 2002 to advance women in finance through Baruch College's highly regarded business curriculum. The program…

Nearly $30,000 (total awarded annually)
BASALT EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Basalt Education Foundation Scholarships Overview: The Basalt Education Foundation awards scholarships to support high school seniors as they take their next steps after graduation. Geographic Scope:…

BASIC Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

BASIC Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: BASIC Fund Amount: Up to US $2,750 Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The BASIC Fund Scholarship provides essential financial assistance to…

Up to $2,500 per student per year (covering 25-75% of tuition)
THE BASIC FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

BASIC Fund Scholarship Program Organization: The BASIC Fund Mission: Advance education equity for low-income families by helping offset the cost of tuition at private schools in the Bay Area. Program…

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL DISASTER FUND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program Funder: San Diego Foundation Geographic Scope: San Diego region Focus Areas: The program supports college-access nonprofit organizations that help students…

SAN DIEGO CHARITABLE REAL ESTATE · Rolling / Open Foundation

Basic Needs & College Success Grant Program Funder: San Diego Foundation Status: This program was announced in March 2022 with a deadline of April 8, 2022. No current active deadline is listed on the…

SWIPE OUT HUNGER · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Basic Needs Recognition Grants Overview: Swipe Out Hunger awards grants to recognize outstanding work by colleges to support students' basic needs. In 2023, 5 colleges each received $3,000 in…

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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