Grants for Education in Alabama
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are 6 active grants for education tagged to Alabama, part of 15,417 active grants for education listed nationwide. Updated daily.
Find the grants for education matched to your org
Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 6 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.
| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Community Grants (Community Foundation of West Alabama) Community Foundation of West Alabama · Foundation November 1, 2026 · Varies The Community Foundation of West Alabama makes grants for arts and humanities, children and youth, education, elder care, environment, health and medicine, recreation and social welfare. | |
| CACF Community Trust Grants Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awards annual Community Trust Grants to nonprofit organizations serving the River Region — Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties. | |
| Alabama Poultry Foundation Poultry Science Scholarships Alabama Poultry Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $75K Scholarships for students majoring or minoring in Poultry Science at Auburn University, plus Allied Industry scholarships for students in the 2+2 transfer pathway at Wallace State (Dothan/Hanceville) and Gadsden State Cherokee who intend… | |
| CACF Scholarships Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $500 – $5K The Central Alabama Community Foundation manages scholarship funds that award financial gifts to students in the River Region and Wiregrass for postsecondary education. | |
| Alabama Nurses Foundation Nursing Scholarships Alabama Nurses Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $2K – $3K Scholarships awarded each spring and fall to nursing students at Alabama nursing schools, across LPN/Associate ($2,000), Baccalaureate ($2,000) and Graduate/Doctoral ($2,500–$3,000) categories. Multiple recipients per category. | |
| Alabama Audubon Education MiniGrants Alabama Audubon · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K Up to $1,000 for educators and educationally-oriented nonprofits in Alabama for bird-focused projects: habitat improvements, classroom birding equipment, student-led community-science projects, and field trips to public bird areas. |
Showing 1–6 of 6
About grants for education in Alabama
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.
Grants for Education in other states
Other grant categories in Alabama
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.
Get a shortlist of Grants for Education in Alabama built for your organization
Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.
Find my grants — emailed to meHere's the math on clicking through this list.
You, clicking into all 6 grants
~42 min
at ~7 min per grant profile
Your agents, the same 6
under a minute
every profile evaluated and scored, with reasoning