Top 10 Education Grants for 2025

1. NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants

   Amount: Up to $10,000 per year (max $20,000 over two years)
   Eligibility: Public school teachers, education support professionals, or specialized instructional personnel who are National Education Association (NEA) members.
   Deadline: February 2025 (applications open December 2024).
   Purpose: Funds professional development to enhance teaching through critical thinking, experiential learning, and cultural awareness.
   Tip: Highlight collaborative projects with measurable student outcomes.
   Apply: NEA Foundation

2. U.S. Department of Education Title I Grants

   Amount: Varies by school district (millions allocated annually).
   Eligibility: Schools serving low-income students.
   Deadline: Ongoing (state-specific deadlines).
   Purpose: Improves academic achievement in disadvantaged schools through resources, tutoring, and family engagement.
   Tip: Work with your district’s grant coordinator to align with ESSA guidelines.
   Apply: U.S. Department of Education

3. PNC Foundation Grow Up Great Grants

   Amount: Up to $500,000.
   Eligibility: Nonprofits focused on early childhood education (ages 0-5).
   Deadline: Rolling (apply by March 2025 for best chances).
   Purpose: Enhances early learning through play-based curricula and family engagement.
   Tip: Emphasize community partnerships in your proposal.
   Apply: PNC Foundation

4. National Science Foundation STEM Education Grants

   Amount: $50,000-$1,000,000.
   Eligibility: K-12 schools, nonprofits, and universities with STEM programs.
   Deadline: October 2025 (check specific programs).
   Purpose: Funds innovative STEM curricula, teacher training, and student engagement.
   Tip: Propose scalable projects with clear evaluation plans.
   Apply: NSF

5. Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Grants

   Amount: Instruments and equipment (value varies).
   Eligibility: K-12 schools with music programs serving low-income students.
   Deadline: March 2025.
   Purpose: Provides instruments to sustain music education.
   Tip: Show how music boosts student engagement and retention.
   Apply: Mr. Holland’s Opus

6. DonorsChoose Microgrants

   Amount: Up to $2,000 per project.
   Eligibility: Public and charter school teachers.
   Deadline: Rolling.
   Purpose: Funds classroom projects (books, tech, supplies) via crowdfunding.
   Tip: Write a compelling story to attract individual donors.
   Apply: DonorsChoose

7. W.K. Kellogg Foundation Education Grants

   Amount: $10,000-$1,000,000.
   Eligibility: Nonprofits serving children, especially in underserved communities.
   Deadline: Rolling.
   Purpose: Supports equitable education and family engagement.
   Tip: Focus on racial equity and community-driven solutions.
   Apply: W.K. Kellogg Foundation

8. Motorola Solutions Foundation Grants

   Amount: $10,000-$50,000.
   Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits with STEM or public safety programs.
   Deadline: April 2025.
   Purpose: Funds hands-on STEM activities (e.g., robotics, coding).
   Tip: Highlight underrepresented groups’ participation.
   Apply: Motorola Solutions

9. Lois Lenski Covey Foundation Grants

   Amount: $500-$3,000.
   Eligibility: Schools, libraries, and nonprofits with bookmobile programs.
   Deadline: March 2025.
   Purpose: Supports literacy for underserved youth via mobile libraries.
   Tip: Detail your outreach plan to reach remote communities.
   Apply: Lois Lenski Covey

10. Fund for Teachers Fellowship Grant

    Amount: Up to $5,000 (individual) or $10,000 (team).
    Eligibility: K-12 teachers with at least three years’ experience.
    Deadline: January 2025.
    Purpose: Funds self-designed professional development (e.g., travel, workshops).
    Tip: Propose a unique learning experience tied to classroom impact.
    Apply: Fund for Teachers