Schools & education

The front door to federal education funding — formula grants that flow to states/districts and discretionary grants you compete for. Branches into the programs below.

The largest federal K-12 program — money for schools with high shares of low-income students. Flows through your state and district (not applied for directly by a school in most cases).

Funds special-education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Formula money to states/districts; also discretionary research/personnel grants.

Federal money (via states) for before/after-school and summer learning programs, especially in high-poverty communities. Apply through your state education agency.

Discretionary grants to start or expand charter schools (CSP) and to run magnet programs that promote diversity (MSAP).

A grant (not a loan) for students who agree to teach a high-need subject in a low-income school for four years — up to $4,000/year. Misses the service terms and it converts to a loan, so read the rules.

Deep discounts (20–90%) on internet and internal networking for schools and libraries. Administered by USAC; apply each funding year.

Public-school teachers post classroom project requests; donors fund them. The fastest, easiest "grant" for a teacher who needs supplies or materials now.

Grants to public-school educators for professional development and student-learning projects (Learning & Leadership, Student Success grants).