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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Joseph B Whitehead Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whitehead Foundation Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Joseph B Whitehead Foundation Last Updated: December 22, 2025 Summary The Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation supports various initiatives in…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whitelock Family Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: US $3,250 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Whitelock Family Memorial…

Sacramento Region Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whitney Pinkerton Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sacramento Region Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $750 Last Updated: January 08, 2026 Summary The Whitney Pinkerton Fund Grant, offered by…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whitney Wehr Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $5,300 Last Updated: December 04, 2025 Summary The Whitney Wehr Memorial Scholarship,…

US $5,000 - US $10,000
CLAUDE R & ETHEL B WHITTENBERGER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Whittenberger Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Claude R. & Ethel B. Whittenberger Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Whittenberger Foundation…

WESTFIELD WASHINGTON EDU DEV FOUNDA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

WHS Scholarships Organization: Westfield Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Westfield High School graduates, Westfield, Indiana Status: 2026 application closed. Recipients recognized at WHS…

CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wickam, Ivie Frances scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary Overview The Center for Scholarship Administration The…

Yolo Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wide Wide World Fund Grant: Programmatic Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yolo Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary Overview Note: The Wide Wide World…

US $5,000 - US $100,000
WIDEN FAMILY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Widen Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Widen Family Foundation Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: May 13, 2025 Summary The Widen Family Foundation Grant, based in…

PEKING UNIVERSITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Widjaja Scholarship Funder: Widjaja family/donor Geographic Scope: Peking University, China Focus Areas: Support for undergraduate students at Peking University Background: The Widjaja Scholarship…

$1,500 - $3,000
WASHINGTON INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

WIGA Scholarship Program Overview: The Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) Scholarship Program provides scholarships to Native American and Alaska Native students pursuing opportunities in…

WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wikimedia Foundation Multi-Year Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wikimedia Foundation Org Amount: US $10,000 - US $550,000 Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Wikimedia Foundation…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wilbon H. and Mary J. Pulliam Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 10, 2026 Summary The Wilbon H. and Mary J.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wilbur H.H. Ward Education Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…

HAMILTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wilbur Weedin Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hamilton Community Foundation (Aurora, NE) Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Wilbur Weedin Memorial Scholarship supports…

NCHSAA Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wilburn Clary Medal Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NCHSAA Foundation Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary Overview Wilburn Clary Medal The Clary Medal, made possible through the…

Wild Ones · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wild Ones Amount: US $100 - US $500 Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Summary The Wild Ones Seeds for Education Grant Program aims to…

Windhorse Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Wildhorse Foundation: Regular Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Windhorse Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Wildhorse Foundation offers grants to…

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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