Grants for Education
Last updated September 1, 2026
There are currently 15,185 active grants for education in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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About grants for education
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 by state
Browse grants for education available to organizations in 25 states.
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Top funders for education
Foundations and grantmakers active in education — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- The Big 12 Conference Inc IRVING, TX $476.0M given/yr
- University of California Berkeley BERKELEY, CA $426.9M given/yr
- The Ojc Fund BROOKLYN, NY $386.1M given/yr
- Uc San Diego Foundation LA JOLLA, CA $360.0M given/yr
- University Medical Service TAMPA, FL $313.5M given/yr
- The Kansas University Endowment Association LAWRENCE, KS $274.0M given/yr
- The University of Florida Foundation Inc GAINESVILLE, FL $241.0M given/yr
- University of Colorado Foundation DENVER, CO $230.6M given/yr
- University of Nebraska Foundation LINCOLN, NE $216.1M given/yr
- Indiana University Foundation BLOOMINGTON, IN $190.2M given/yr
- University of Southern California LOS ANGELES, CA $173.1M given/yr
- Purdue Research Foundation WEST LAFAYETTE, IN $171.6M given/yr
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.
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