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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ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

William & Martha Buckingham Scholarship - Renewal Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The William & Martha Buckingham Scholarship…

$2,000 per scholarship (10 scholarships awarded annually)
CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR AND · February 20, 2027 · Annual Foundation

William A. Lee Memorial Scholarship Funder: Chicago Federation of Labor Geographic Scope: Chicago area (Illinois, US) Overview: Each year, the Chicago Federation of Labor awards 10 William A. Lee…

Varies (up to $2,000 per recipient; $24,000+ awarded annually)
WATERFOWL FESTIVAL INC · April 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

William A. Perry Scholarship Fund Overview: Annual scholarships for high school seniors and undergraduate college students who have volunteered with the Waterfowl Festival. Established in 1997 in…

AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY · Rolling / Open Foundation

William and Alice Brown Scholarship Funder: American Bible Society (PA, US) Status: Active scholarship program Description: One of two named scholarship programs offered by American Bible Society for…

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

William and Barbara Sampson Family Scholarship Organization: Westfield Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Westfield, Indiana Overview: Family scholarship available to Westfield High School…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

William and Elizabeth Robinson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The William and Elizabeth Robinson…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EASTERN · Rolling / Open Foundation

William and Gladys Murdock Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary The William and Gladys Murdock Scholarship,…

W AND H THOMAS CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust Last Updated: August 02, 2025 Summary The William and Helen Thomas Charitable Trust…

THE LYME FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

William and Justine Griffith Memorial Scholarship Fund Funder: The Lyme Foundation Inc (NH, US) Geographic Scope: Lyme, New Hampshire Purpose Provides financial assistance in the form of grants or…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

William and Lucille Ash Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary Overview In just one application, our…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

William and Marlene Rose Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The William and Marlene Rose Scholarship, offered by the…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

William and Patricia Moises Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Overview In just one application,…

NORTHWEST CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

William and Sally Vaun Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Amount: Approximately US $1,500 Last Updated: March 11, 2026 Summary The William and Sally…

The William B ORourke Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

William B. O'Rourke Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: William B. O'Rourke Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The William B. O'Rourke Foundation offers grants primarily focused…

MONTANA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

William B. Pratt Endowment Fund- Media Arts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,000 Last Updated: January 06, 2026 Summary The William B. Pratt Endowment…

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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