Grants for Education in Pennsylvania
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are 17 active grants for education tagged to Pennsylvania, part of 15,417 active grants for education listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia (CSFP) K-8 Scholarship Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia · Foundation November 15, 2026 · Up to $3K CSFP provides need-based, four-year K-8th grade scholarships for under-resourced Philadelphia families to attend tuition-based schools, awarded by random lottery. | |
| Centre PACT Grants Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation January 7, 2027 · $500 – $3K Centre PACT (youth philanthropy) grants fund programs/projects in Centre County, PA addressing Basic Needs Access, Education Access, Health & Wellness, and the Environment. | |
| Armstrong County Community Foundation Scholarships Armstrong County Community Foundation · Foundation February 15, 2027 · Varies The Foundation awards ~50 merit-based, donor-defined scholarships to students from the Armstrong County (PA) community — high-school seniors, current college students, and adult/returning students — via a single Universal Application… | |
| CCRES Grant Ccres · Foundation March 31, 2027 · $1K – $5K CCRES awards grants of typically $1,000-$5,000 (larger if extenuating) to nonprofits serving students & families in its SE-PA service area, with matching funds required and four stated funding priorities. | |
| Community Foundation Grants (Community Foundation of Warren County) Community Foundation of Warren County · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Community Foundation of Warren County, Pennsylvania has made distributions totalling almost $5 million to local nonprofits over the last 5 years, across the arts, communities, schools, youth and families, churches and health care; a… | |
| Benedum Foundation Grants Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation (Pittsburgh, PA) makes grants to nonprofits in West Virginia and Southwestern PA across Education, Economic Development, Community Development, Health, and (SW PA) performing arts. | |
| Bethel Park Community Foundation Grant Bethel Park Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Bethel Park Community Foundation (Bethel Park, PA) makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental entities located in Bethel Park for CAPITAL projects (not day-to-day operating expenses) in one of five enrichment areas: Community… | |
| Grants for Nonprofits (Competitive Grant Cycles) Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Each year Centre Foundation distributes over $250,000 through competitive grant cycles to nonprofits, schools, churches, and governmental organizations in Centre County, PA. | |
| CCRES Pathways Scholarship Ccres · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $5K The CCRES Pathways Scholarship (established 2023) awards grants to qualifying students for post-secondary/trade education, certification exams, or tools/equipment; observed 2024 awards ranged ~$1,507-$5,050. | |
| ARDF International Development Grants (Nehemiah Fund) Anglican Relief and Development Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) awards traditional/international development grants to dioceses and churches throughout the Global Anglican Communion, supporting community development, education, healthcare, food security… | |
| Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarships Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Bedford Rural Electric Cooperative (PA) awards four $1,500 scholarships annually to high-school seniors whose parents/guardians are full-time residents of the cooperative's service area, plus up to four $1,500 scholarships to… | |
| CPCF Competitive Grants (Unrestricted Funds) Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $3K The Central Pennsylvania Community Foundation distributes competitive grants to better the Blair County (PA) region. Each year it accepts project proposals from organizations for funding via a competitive grants process. | |
| Berks County Community Foundation Teacher Mini-Grants Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Berks County Community Foundation makes Teacher Mini-Grants that 'support innovative classroom projects across Berks County' (cited by its Lifelong Learning program officer). Applicant type individual (educators); recurrence annual. | |
| AIST Foundation Steel Curriculum Development Grant Association for Iron and Steel Technology · Foundation Rolling · Varies The AIST Foundation Steel Curriculum Development Grant provides funding to develop, enhance, or update steel-related industry curriculum at North American universities. | |
| Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $3K – $15K The Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund (a women's giving circle at Berks County Community Foundation, est. | |
| Armstrong County Community Foundation Grants Armstrong County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Armstrong County Community Foundation (Kittanning, PA) makes grants to tax-exempt organizations serving Armstrong County in five areas: Arts & Culture, Community/Civic Affairs, Education, Health, and Human Services; it does not simply… | |
| Karen and Michael Vinopal Family Scholarship Crawford Heritage Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $1K The Karen and Michael Vinopal Family Scholarship was established as a permanent charitable endowment with the Crawford Heritage Community Foundation by Michael Vinopal in memory of his wife Karen and in honor of his children. |
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About grants for education in Pennsylvania
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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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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