Your Chance Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Your Chance Scholarship Fund,…
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.
Youth Academy Financial Aid/Scholarship Overview: Opera Carolina offers tuition assistance/scholarships for students enrolled in Youth Academy programming. Eligibility - Students enrolled in Youth…
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Geographic Scope: South Berrien and Cass Counties, Michigan Overview: The Youth Advisory Council is a youth-led initiative of the Michigan Gateway Community…
Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Grants Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan Focus Areas: - Youth development - Education - Health & wellness -…
Youth and Philanthropy (YAP) - High School Grant Program Overview: YAP empowers local 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to take an active role in their community and understand the role of…
Youth College & Career Scholarship Funder: Fellowship Hi-Crest Inc Geographic Scope: Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County area) Program Overview: The Fellowship Hi-Crest College & Career Scholarship fund…
Youth Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Watertown Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 16, 2026 Summary The Youth Council Grant, offered by the Watertown Area Community Foundation,…
Youth Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: California State Library Last Updated: October 06, 2025 Summary The Youth Development Grant Program aims to empower California public libraries…
Youth Development Division (YDD) - Youth Reengagement Opportunity Grant (RFA) (OR) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Department of Education Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: May 06, 2025…
Youth Education and Development Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Episcopal Charities Of The Diocese Of New York Last Updated: March 31, 2025 Summary The Youth Education and Development Grant…
Youth Empowerment Program Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc. Amount: US $1,200 Last Updated: March 02, 2026 Summary The Youth Empowerment Program…
Youth Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Tennessee Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: April 22, 2025 Summary The Youth Endowment Fund Grant, managed by the East Tennessee…
Youth Excursion Funder: Southeastern Electric Cooperative (SEC) Geographic Scope: South Dakota; trip to Bismarck, North Dakota Program Overview: An all-expenses-paid summer experience for high school…
Youth Grant Program Funder: VyStar Foundation Inc (FL, US) Status: Next cycle opens August 31, 2026 Geographic Scope: VyStar Credit Union service areas including Georgia, North Florida, and Central…
Youth Grow Program Organization: Growing Gardens Program Overview Youth Grow uses positive experiences in school gardens to help young people gain new perspectives on food, health, and the world…
Overview Youth in Foster Care Scholarship Fund Providing assistance to young adults who have been in the New Mexico foster care system who want to develop a marketable skill or continue their…
Youth Leadership Council Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Yakima Valley Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: May 30, 2025 Summary The Youth Leadership Council Grant, offered…
Youth Literacy Grant Program Funder: The Brooke Jackman Foundation Inc (NY, US) Overview: The Brooke Jackman Foundation Youth Literacy Grant Program provides funding to schools and nonprofit…
Youth Literacy Grants Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Status: New grant line created for 2025-2027 biennium Funding Amount: Up to $250,000 per year ($500,000 total for the biennium) Geographic…
Youth Lobby School Funder: Nebraska Civic Engagement Table Overview: A program designed to support youth from historically exploited or marginalized communities in making their voices heard.…
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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