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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CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wesley United Methodist Church Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Carolina Community Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview **All scholarship amounts listed are past…

THE WEST BANCORPORATION FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

West Bancorporation Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Bancorporation Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The West Bancorporation Foundation Grant supports charitable…

GREATER MILWAUKEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary West Bend Insurance Company's Charitable Fund,…

CHESTER COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

West Chester Vietnam Memorial Scholarship Fund Geographic Scope: West Chester area, Pennsylvania Purpose: Scholarships awarded annually in honor of eleven men from the West Chester area who died in…

SLOPE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC · January 30, 2027 · Annual Foundation

West Dakota Diesel and Hydraulics Scholarship Award Amount: $500 Funder: West Dakota Diesel and Hydraulics (sponsored scholarship) Geographic Scope: Service area of Slope Electric Cooperative, North…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

West Elmira Volunteer Fire Department Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $500 Last Updated: November 03, 2025 Summary The West…

US $1,000 - US $10,000
WEST FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

West Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Family Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The West Family Foundation Grant supports tax-exempt…

MANATEE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

West Florida Chapter CAI Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Manatee Community Foundation Last Updated: January 03, 2026 Summary The West Florida Chapter CAI Scholarship Fund, established…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

West Texas Paralegal Association Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary The West Texas Paralegal Association Scholarship,…

$2,000 per scholarship (2 scholarships)
WEST AND SOUTHEAST REALTORS OF THE VALLEY INC · May 10, 2026 · Annual Foundation

West Valley High School Scholarship Funder: West and Southeast REALTORS of the Valley Inc (WeSERV) Geographic Scope: West Valley, Arizona (Peoria area) Focus: Educational support for high school…

West Virginia Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

West Virginia Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Virginia Department of Education Amount: US $50,000 - US $250,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The West Virginia Nita…

West Yellowstone Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

West Yellowstone Foundation: Community Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Yellowstone Foundation Last Updated: February 13, 2026 Summary The West Yellowstone Foundation provides community grants…

AEG FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

West-Gray Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Foundation Last Updated: November 30, 2025 Summary The West-Gray Scholarship Fund,…

WESTBROOK FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Westbrook Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Westbrook Foundation Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Westbrook Foundation Grants support local nonprofit organizations, government…

WESTCONSIN CREDIT UNION · March 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

WESTconsin Credit Union Scholarship Program Funder: WESTconsin Credit Union Geographic Scope: Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota (service area) Award Amount: $500 per scholarship Program Status: Active…

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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