Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education funds educational programs and grants for students, schools, and communities nationwide.
Fund Your History Project: Education & Culture Grants
Nonprofit educational organizations focused on researching, displaying, or collecting artifacts related to the Underground Railroad can apply for funding. This program supports initiatives that educate the public and preserve the history of this crucial period.
Get Funding to Boost Native American Student Success!
Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions (NASNTIs) can apply for grants to enhance academic quality, foster self-sufficiency, and expand their capacity to support Native American students. This funding aims to improve educational outcomes and institutional strength for eligible higher education institutions.
Get Funding to Boost Your Institution's Capacity!
This grant supports Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) to enhance academic quality, self-sufficiency, and student services. If your institution has at least 10% undergraduate Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students, you are eligible to apply for funding to strengthen your capacity and serve your students better.
Unlock Funds for Innovative Literacy Programs
This grant empowers high-need local educational agencies and schools to fund innovative programs that boost literacy skills for children from birth to 12th grade. Funding can be used to enhance school libraries, offer early childhood literacy services, and provide books to low-income communities.
Unlock Funding: Boost Student Success & College Readiness!
This program provides grants to schools and districts focused on increasing low-income student participation in advanced placement courses and tests. The funding aims to expand college-level learning opportunities and elevate academic rigor in high-poverty schools.
Get Funding for Independent Living Centers
Nonprofits and organizations committed to empowering individuals with disabilities can apply for funding to establish and operate Centers for Independent Living. This grant supports comprehensive services that promote self-determination and community inclusion.
Get Funding to Boost Tech for Students with Disabilities
This grant is for organizations aiming to develop, demonstrate, and utilize technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with disabilities. Funds will support the creation and implementation of valuable educational media services and assistive technologies.
Boost Your Native American Education Programs with Grants!
Native American and Alaska Native organizations can access grants to enhance instructional programs and support English learners. These funds aim to strengthen Native languages while improving academic achievement and English proficiency for students.
Get Grants to Boost Your Educator Development Programs!
This program funds evidence-based initiatives designed to prepare, develop, and enhance the skills of educators, creating models for wider adoption. Eligible entities can receive funding to expand and evaluate these impactful practices.
Unlock Funds for Charter School Facilities!
This grant helps eligible organizations demonstrate new ways to secure loans and bond financing for charter school facility acquisition, construction, and renovation. Secure funding to expand or improve your charter school's physical space and learning environment.
Fund Your Global Research: Fulbright-Hays Grants Available!
Doctoral candidates can secure funding for essential dissertation research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. This fellowship aims to strengthen language and area studies programs across the United States.
Get Funding for Global Education Programs
Are you a college or university looking to enhance your undergraduate international studies and foreign language programs? This grant offers funding to strengthen your curriculum and boost global competency for students.
Grant Money for School Facility Upgrades!
Local educational agencies receiving Impact Aid formula funds are eligible for grants to fund emergency repairs and modernization of their school facilities. This program aims to improve the learning environment by addressing critical infrastructure needs.
Boost Your TRIO Program: Get Funding for Staff Training!
This program offers grants to entities involved with Federal TRIO Programs, providing funds to train their staff and leadership. The goal is to enhance the operational effectiveness of these crucial educational support projects.
Get Funding to Launch or Expand Your Charter School!
State entities can receive grants to provide subgrants to help open new charter schools and replicate or expand high-quality ones. This funding also supports technical assistance and strengthens the charter school authorizing process.
Boost Your Special Education Services with Grant Funding
This grant supports organizations in developing highly qualified personnel for special education, early intervention, and related services, ensuring better outcomes for children with disabilities. Secure funding to train your staff in research-backed practices and elevate your service delivery.
Get Grants to Open & Expand High-Quality Charter Schools!
This grant supports charter school developers in states without existing CSP State Entity grants, providing funds to open new schools or replicate and expand successful ones. Eligible entities can receive funding to enhance educational opportunities for students, especially underserved populations.
Get Funding to Open New Charter Schools!
This grant is for charter school developers looking to establish new schools or expand high-quality existing ones for K-12 students. Receive financial assistance for planning, program design, and initial operations to increase educational opportunities.
Rural Schools: Get Grants for Special Needs!
This program offers grants to eligible local educational agencies in small, rural school districts to help meet their unique needs. Apply electronically through Grants.gov to access funding for your rural school community.
Fund Your Future: Grants for Educational Support Programs
Institutions of higher education can receive grants to prepare disadvantaged college students for doctoral studies through the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program. This program aims to provide crucial support for students pursuing advanced academic goals.