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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THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TRUST OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

A. Lamar Matthews Jr. Memorial Fund Purpose: The fund supports: - Organizations like the Booker Law Academy at Booker High School to support high school students interested in law - Scholarships to…

NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATIONINC · Rolling / Open Foundation

A. Lucchetti Martino Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATIONINC Amount: US $2,500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary The A. Lucchetti Martino…

A M PATE JR CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust Amount: US $10,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The A. M. Pate Jr. Charitable Trust…

THE A MONTGOMERY WARD FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: A Montgomery Ward Foundation 32 48652 4 Last Updated: February 14, 2026 Summary The A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant supports nonprofit…

A O Smith Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

A. O. Smith Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: A O Smith Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The A. O. Smith Foundation, established in 1955, provides grants to support…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

A. Paul Thompson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The A. Paul Thompson Scholarship at Montana State University supports…

THE MUSKINGUM COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

A. Porter Spirit of ZHS Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: February 11, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the A. The next deadline for this grant…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

A.B. Cobb, Jr. Memorial Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The A.B. Cobb, Jr. Memorial scholarship at Montana State University aims to…

$2,000 (1st place) and $1,500 (2nd place)
Mid-Atlantic Athletic Trainers Assoc · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

A.C. 'Whitey' Gwynne Scholarship Overview: Scholarship for students in their second year of a professional athletic training program or those completing their master's degree, who plan to pursue…

EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

A.D. & Mary Winston Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: East Texas Communities Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The A.D. & Mary Winston Scholarship,…

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND · May 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

A.L. "Mike" Monroe/Ralph D. Williams, III Sports Scholarship Overview: This scholarship program was created at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Convention in 1999 to offer…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR · Rolling / Open Foundation

A.L. Lewis Black Opportunity and Impact Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation For Northeast Florida Inc Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The A.L.…

PARTNER-PERTH AMBOY REDEVELOPMENT TEAM FOR NEIGHBORHOOD ENTERPRISE & REVITA · May 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

A.S.K. (Achieving Success & Knowledge) Scholarship Program Sponsor: Perth Amboy Redevelopment Team for Neighborhood Enterprise & Revitalization (PARTNER) Geographic Scope: Perth Amboy, NJ - residents…

AIA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

a/e ProNet David W. Lakamp AIA Scholarship Overview: Annual scholarship established in 1990 and administered by Architects Foundation since 2019. Honors David W. Lakamp, founder of a/e ProNet and…

WINTER HAVEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

AAA Foundation Scholarship Funder: AAA Foundation Geographic Scope: Florida Eligibility: Students K-12 attending Winter Haven Christian School who otherwise might not be able to attend due to…

AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION - INT'L · Rolling / Open Foundation

AAA-ICDR Foundation - Scholarship Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Arbitration Association International Centre For Dispute Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The…

THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ANESTHESIOLOGIST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AAAA Diversity Scholarship Overview: The AAAA Diversity Scholarship enhances opportunities within the CAA profession by developing an inclusive profession for people of all backgrounds to pursue…

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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