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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The Tamarack Tower Foundation of the Port Chester-Rye UFSD Inc · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bella Fund Endowment Scholarships Funder: Tamarack Tower Foundation of the Port Chester-Rye UFSD Inc Geographic Scope: Port Chester-Rye area, New York, United States Status: Active (scholarship…

THE BELLWETHER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The 2025 grant cycle will be a closed cycle._ The Bellwether Foundation is a charitable foundation located in St. Louis, Missouri. The mission of The Bellwether Foundation is to…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Belmont Excellence in Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Belmont Excellence in Education Fund,…

Up to US $20,000
WEITZ FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beloved Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Weitz Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Beloved Community Grant, established by the Weitz Family…

BELVEDERE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Belvedere Community Foundation Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Belvedere Community Foundation Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Belvedere Community Foundation Grant Program aims to…

NORTHWEST MINNESOTA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bemidji 31 Education Foundation Fund Geographic Scope: Bemidji area Program Description: A component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation supporting educational initiatives and programs in the…

DALLAS JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ben and Dorothy Lewis Scholarship Fund of the DJCF Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Dallas Jewish Community Foundation Amount: US $1,065 Last Updated: January 13, 2026 Summary The Ben and Dorothy Lewis…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Ben Dickhaut Memorial 4-H and FFA Scholarship Annual scholarship created by the friends and family of Ben Dickhaut. Award Amount * $3,280 Application Access Code * pos Eligibility _You…

Posey County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ben Dickhaut Memorial 4-H and FFA Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Posey County Community Foundation Amount: US $3,220 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Ben Dickhaut Memorial 4-H…

BERKSHIRE TACONIC COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ben Paley Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Ben Paley Scholarship Fund, established in 2019 by the…

Siouxland Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ben Uhl & Sarah Murray Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Siouxland Community Foundation Amount: More than US $1,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Ben Uhl & Sarah Murray…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE OZARKS INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ben Wilken Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: December 11, 2025 Summary The Ben Wilken Memorial…

BEND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bend Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bend Foundation Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Bend Foundation Grant aims to enhance the lives of Bend, Oregon residents by supporting…

THE BENDER FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bender Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Bender Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Bender Family Foundation Grant supports arts,…

US $1,000 - US $12,500
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bender Scientific Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region Amount: US $1,000 - US $12,500 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The Bender Scientific…

BENEFICIAL STATE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Beneficial State Foundation Sponsorships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beneficial State Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary The Beneficial State Foundation offers…

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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