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
Foundation
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KERN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s and Girls’ Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kern Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Women’s and Girls’ Fund Grant, supported by Kern…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Club of Grand Haven Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 22, 2026 Summary The Women's Club of Grand Haven Grant, established in 2001, offers…

Educational Foundation of Lake County · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Committee for the Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Educational Foundation of Lake County Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission Our mission is to serve as…

FREEPORT MCMORAN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Development Initiatives Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Women's Development Initiatives Grant…

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Educational Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Foundation Inc Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The Women's Educational Grant, funded by the…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE FOX VALLEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Fund for the Fox Valley Region- Impact Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: October 14, 2025 Summary The…

US $20,000 - US $60,000
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Austin Community Foundation Amount: US $20,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund Grant, initiated by the Austin Community…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF TOMPKINS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: The Fall Grant Cycle will not occur in 2024. Due to an overwhelming response during our Spring Cycle, we have allocated all but $5,000 of our annual budget to meet the community’s…

US $5,000 - US $20,000
OSHKOSH AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Women's Fund Grants aim to improve the lives of…

ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund of Essex County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Essex County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025 Summary The Women’s Fund of Essex County provides…

GREATER GREEN BAY COMMUNITY · September 30, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Women's Fund of Greater Green Bay Geographic Scope: Brown, Kewaunee, and Oconto counties in Wisconsin Program Description: A grantmaking fund dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations with…

Womens Fund of the Blue Ridge Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Women's Fund of the Blue Ridge Grant Since our establishment, the Women's Fund has donated over $2.1 million to local nonprofits as part of our ongoing commitment to the annual grants cycle.…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ALLIANCE INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women’s Fund of Vanderburgh County Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Alliance, Inc. Amount: US $15,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary The Women’s Fund of…

WELD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Weld Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: May 14, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund of Weld County Grant Program…

Community Foundation of Central Illinois · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Fund Success Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Central Illinois Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Women's Fund Success Grants, established by…

Varies by year (e.g., $19,187 in 2020, $15,600 in 2021, $25,956 in 2022)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MADISON AND · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Giving Circle Grants Funder: Women's Giving Circle of Jefferson County (WGCJC), assets held at CFMJC Geographic Scope: Jefferson County, Indiana Program Overview: Annual competitive grant…

US $10,000 - US $100,000
Womens Impact Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Impact Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Womens Impact Fund Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000 Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Women's Impact Fund Grant aims to provide significant…

Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Women's Mini Grant Application Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $500 Last Updated: April 13, 2025 Summary The Women's Mini Grant Application…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Women's Philanthropy Fund Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Geographic Scope: Texas Panhandle Overview: The Women's Philanthropy Fund awards grants to nonprofit organizations serving women and girls…

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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