Education grants are government grants for students or teachers who are looking to complete or expand their level of education. The department of education in Pennsylvania has a budget of $25,346,537,868.00 a year in just elementary and secondary education. Students enrolled in Pennsylvania schools can look into education grants in addition to scholarships. In fact, students can look at education grants as scholarships government from their local government.

Of all the people in Pennsylvania, over 87.90% have high school diplomas, over 26.40% have post secondary degrees, and over 10.20 have at least 1 graduate school degree. Education expense in Pennsylvania is not cheap. Although there are student loans available, students should look into education grants first. Unlike loans, students do not have to pay back the amount they receive in grants.

Teachers in Pennsylvania need to constantly stay on top of new materials. Most teachers need to study part-time while teaching full-time at their regular day jobs in schools. The cost to study part-time can be expensive in Pennsylvania. For example, for elementary school teachers, with an average salary of $57,787.00, it can be hard for them to come up with the tuition fees to study part-time. Vice versa with Pennsylvania's secondary school teachers, who have an average salary of $57,787.00.

Applying for Education Grants

Whether if you are a college or graduate student, or a teacher or professor who is looking to pursue higher education, you can apply for Pennsylvania Education Grants by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of FAFSA in Pennsylvania ensures all eligible residents in Pennsylvania can benefit from federally funded financial aid for education.

To apply for education grants in Pennsylvania, contact Pennsylvania financial aid agencies, or

Access Applicant Portal

Current online applicants in Pennsylvania are browsing from the following cities: Prospect, Summerdale, Gilbert, North Wales, Orrtanna, Kersey, Boiling Springs, Homestead, Huntingdon, Glen Mills

Recent State Funding Opportunities

Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:

Funding Opportunity
Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Pennsylvania (Apply for USDA NRCS PA CIG 24 NOFO0001398)

Funding Number: USDA NRCS PA CIG 24 NOFO0001398
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Category: Agriculture
Funding Amount: $75,000
NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 – Pennsylvania (Apply for USDA NRCS PA CIG 20 GEN0010781)

Funding Number: USDA NRCS PA CIG 20 GEN0010781
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $75,000
Announcement of Anticipated Availability of Funds for Family Planning Services Grants - Pennsylvania (entire State) (Apply for PA FPH 16 014)

Funding Number: PA FPH 16 014
Agency: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health
Category: Health
Funding Amount: $13,607,000
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Washington and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1030)

Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1030
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $5,830,014
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Franklin and Cumberland Counties, and the Community of Gardners within Adams County, Pennsylvania (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1032)

Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1032
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $928,423
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Fayette County, Pennsylvania (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1019)

Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1019
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $7,367,067
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Chester County, Pennsylvania (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1016)

Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1016
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $2,881,192
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Crawford and Venango Counties, Pennsylvania (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1022)

Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1022
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $3,874,134
Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1020)

Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R03 1020
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services
Funding Amount: $5,437,863
Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants - Communities in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Apply for HHS 2024 ACF OHS HP R3 0072)

Funding Number: HHS 2024 ACF OHS HP R3 0072
Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Category: Income Security and Social Services, OZ
Funding Amount: $6,914,508

 

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