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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Wichita Falls Area Community · Rolling / Open Foundation

WFACF Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation Last Updated: September 13, 2025 Summary The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation offers the WFACF Grant Cycle to…

UNITED WAY OF LARIMER COUNTY · June 29, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

WG Scholarship (WomenGive) Overview: WomenGive offers child care scholarships to single mothers pursuing postsecondary education in Larimer County. Purpose: When mothers have access to reliable,…

Varies by year; 2025 awarded $76,510 total to 23 recipients
WHARTON COUNTY YOUTH FAIR & EXPO · March 4, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation Organization: Wharton County Youth Fair Scholarship Foundation Status: Active; formed in 2022 Geographic Scope: Wharton County, Texas Mission: To…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whataburger Family Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 02, 2025 Summary The Whataburger Family Foundation Scholarship Fund,…

WEST HARLEM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

WHDC Community Benefits Grant Awards Status: ACTIVE Funder: West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) Amount: US $5,000 - US $30,000 Last Updated: May 21, 2025 Summary The WHDC Community Benefits…

RUTH ANDERSON WHEELER & HENRY O WHEELER CHARI · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wheeler Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ruth Anderson Wheeler and Henry O. Wheeler Charitable Trust Last Updated: May 23, 2025 Summary The Wheeler Charitable Trust Grant, established by…

THE WHELAN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Academic Scholarship The Whelan Foundation’s mission is to award grants to support the higher educational goals of its recipients. It is our goal to equalize opportunities for recipients on…

Whole Kids Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

WHF: School Garden Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Whole Kids Foundation Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Garden Grant Program by Whole Kids Foundation offers $3,000 to…

NORTHWEST CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

WHIN e-Learning Grant Purpose: Support for K-12 eLearning initiatives in the WHIN region. Geographic Scope: 10 counties in north-central Indiana (Pulaski, White, Cass, Benton, Carroll, Tippecanoe,…

NORTHWEST CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

WHIN Workforce Development Purpose: Support for workforce development and next-generation manufacturing talent in the WHIN region. Geographic Scope: 10 counties in north-central Indiana (Pulaski,…

WHISKEY AND WISHES INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Whiskey and Wishes Annual Grant Funder: Whiskey and Wishes, Inc., a Northern Kentucky-based collective giving group Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region Focus Areas:…

More than US $50,000
GARY E MILGARD FAMILY FOUNDATION- · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whisper Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gary E Milgard Family Foundation Sunshine Amount: More than US $50,000 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Whisper Foundation provides ongoing…

WHITE FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

White Family Foundation Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: White Family Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The White Family Foundation provides grants to…

THE CONNIE BURWELL WHITE AND WILLIAM · Rolling / Open Foundation

White Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connie Burwell and William W. White Foundation Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The Connie Burwell and William W. White Foundation focuses on…

THOMAS H WHITE FDN TA · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Applicants are encouraged to contact our office for further clarification of the Foundation’s grantmaking policies. As part of the review process, staff often make site visits to…

THE DENVER FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview White Rose Foundation Community Grant The White Rose Foundation is the fiscal sponsor for the Denver (CO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, a volunteer-powered organization of Black women…

DELAWARE STATE FARM BUREAU INC · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

White-Reinhardt Fund for Education Funder: American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture in cooperation with the American Farm Bureau Women's Leadership Committee Geographic Scope: United States…

Up to US $1,000
AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

White-Reinhardt Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Farm Bureau Federation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: March 30, 2026 Summary The White-Reinhardt Grant offers funding for projects that…

FLORIDA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

White-Reinhardt Grant Program Purpose: Funds projects that will increase agricultural literacy. Geographic Scope: Florida (County Farm Bureaus) Eligible Applicants: - County Farm Bureaus -…

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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