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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Brewers Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brewers Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Brewers Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Brewers Community Foundation…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian A. Aselton Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Brian A. Aselton Memorial…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Edkins Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary Overview Cumberland Community Foundation ("CCF") manages more…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Farnham Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…

The San Diego Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Forbes Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The San Diego Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Brian Forbes Memorial Scholarship,…

COMMUNITYGIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Klinefelter Family Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CommunityGiving Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: November 17, 2025 Summary The Brian Klinefelter Family Scholarship honors the…

St Margaret's Health-Spring Valley · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Lamps Memorial PT Scholarship Funder: St. Margaret's Health Geographic Scope: Illinois (Spring Valley and Peru locations) Focus Areas: Physical Therapy education Background: Memorial…

MARSHALL COUNTY COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Liechty Theater Production Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Marshall County Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: April 03, 2026 Summary Overview Connecting Passion to Purpose Marshall…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Morris College Gateway Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The Brian Morris College Gateway Scholarship Fund,…

KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian Thiele Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kalamazoo Community Foundation Last Updated: February 22, 2026 Summary Overview Brian Thiele Memorial Scholarship This scholarship,…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Brian's Fund Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: December 29, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission The Community…

10 scholarships annually (amount not specified)
SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

BrickStreet Scholars Program Purpose: Provides academic scholarships to deserving Shepherd University students. Established: Created through a $500,000 endowed gift from the BrickStreet Foundation to…

Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship · June 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Bridge for Education Organization: Sentinels of Freedom Geographic Scope: California, US Mission: Provide severely wounded & injured post-9/11 veterans with comprehensive personal support as they…

SER METRO DETROIT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Bridge to Career Opportunities (BCO) Program Program Type: Apprenticeship readiness and skills training program Geographic Scope: Detroit, Michigan Target Population: - Detroit residents ages 18 and…

$100,000 (total annual pool); Average $50,000+ annually; Individual awards vary
TANAGER PLACE ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Bridge to the Future Scholarship Overview: The Bridge to the Future Scholarship empowers students who have benefited from Tanager's services to pursue their educational dreams. Whether attending…

US $2,500 - US $4,500
American Association of Teachers of Japanese · Rolling / Open Foundation

Bridging Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association of Teachers of Japanese Amount: US $2,500 - US $4,500 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The Bridging Scholarship offers…

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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