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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Western Michigan University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bernie Iversen Scholarship in Engineering Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western Michigan University Amount: More than US $3,333 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Bernie Iversen Scholarship…

GRACE & FRANKLIN BERNSEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bernsen Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation offers grants to non-profit…

THE BERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Berry Family Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berry Family Foundation Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Berry Family Foundation Grants aim to support entrepreneurial initiatives and…

Erie County Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertha and David Wiggins Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Erie County Community Foundation Last Updated: December 15, 2025 Summary The Bertha and David Wiggins Scholarship, offered by the…

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertha Parker Cody Award for Native American Women Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for American Archaeology Amount: Up to US $6,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary The Bertha Parker Cody…

American Daylily Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertie Ferris Youth Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Daylily Society Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Bertie Ferris Youth Scholarship, provided by the…

NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertie-Hertford Women's Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Bertie-Hertford Women's Fund…

ACI FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ACI Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Bertold E. Weinberg Scholarship, offered by the ACI…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ELMIRA-CORNING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertram L. Newman Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc. Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bertrand E. Grant Memorial Scholarship Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Bertrand E. Grant Memorial Scholarship, offered by Montana State…

KAPPA KAPPA KAPPA INC · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Beryl Showers Holland Fellowship Geographic Scope: Indiana (State Level) Eligibility: - For seniors enrolled at Indiana University - Planning to continue on in graduate study - Excellent academic…

British Ecological Society (BES) · Rolling / Open Foundation

BES: Pedagogical Research and Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: British Ecological Society (BES) Amount: Up to £5,000 Last Updated: November 06, 2025 Summary The British Ecological Society…

University of Montana · Rolling / Open Foundation

Besancon Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of Montana Amount: Up to US $24,000 Last Updated: November 24, 2025 Summary The Besancon Scholarship at the University of Montana supports…

Innovia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bess Mikalson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovia Foundation Last Updated: January 09, 2026 Summary Overview Each year, Innovia awards over $400,000 in scholarships to deserving students…

The George Timmons Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Bess Spiva Timmons Foundation,…

BESSIE MINOR SWIFT FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant…

CENTER FOR SCHOLARSHIP · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bessie Noble and Willie Lou Jordan Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) Amount: Approximately US $3,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The…

Colorado Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

BEST Capital Construction Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Education Last Updated: October 11, 2025 Summary The BEST Capital Construction Grant, managed by the Colorado Department…

US $60,000 - US $120,000
North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services · Rolling / Open Foundation

Best in Class Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services Amount: US $60,000 - US $120,000 Last Updated: January 30, 2026 Summary The Best in Class Grant…

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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