Grants for Education
Last updated October 10, 2026
Grantable tracks 15,295 active grants for education in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 204 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 7,268 list an award amount, with a median of $5,000.
- Grants tracked
- 15,295
- from 5,951 funders
- Median award
- $5,000
- middle half $1,500–$16K
- Total listed funding
- $652.8M
- across 7,268 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 182
- 1,035 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| NEF Grants - General Education & Student Grants Northville Educational Foundation · Foundation ~October · $61K Competitive grant program that funds innovative projects and initiatives led by teachers and students across the district. | |
| Youth Tour Essay Contest A & N Electric Cooperative · Foundation ~October · Varies A&N Electric Cooperative sponsors local high school and home school juniors to attend the annual National Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. This is a leadership opportunity where students tour Capitol Hill and visit… | |
| Concurrent Scholarship Application Carl Albert State College Development Fo · Foundation Oct 25, 2026 · Varies Scholarship application open to eastern Oklahoma area high school juniors and seniors attending CASC. | |
| Community Grants Program Telluride Foundation · Foundation ~October · $2K – $1.5M The Telluride Foundation's Community Grants program is one of its fundamental programs, supporting the vibrancy of the community as well as core safety net programs. | |
| FY27 Countdown to Launch Dept of Education Grants · State Oct 26, 2026 · Varies Competitive state grant supporting educator effectiveness and teaching initiatives. | |
| AAPS Education Fund Grant Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation · Foundation Oct 27, 2026 · Up to $2K The AAPS Education Fund, managed by the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, aims to enhance the educational experience for students in Ann Arbor Public Schools. | |
| Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion Capitol Hill Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · $25K The Keller Grant is a single $25,000 grant awarded each year. Similar to Innovation Grants, it supports the creation or expansion of major initiatives with potential to significantly benefit the Capitol Hill community. | |
| Youth and Philanthropy (YAP) - High School Grant Program United Way of Tompkins County Inc · Foundation ~October · $25K YAP empowers local 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to take an active role in their community and understand the role of philanthropy in their lives. | |
| Division of Boating and Waterways Aquatic Center Boating Safety Education Grant FY26 Department of Parks and Recreation · State Oct 30, 2026 · $100 – $6.2M Provide boating safety education to the general public. These grants are available to organizations that offer on-the-water boating safety education courses. | |
| FISH Grant Spearfish Foundation for Public Ed Inc · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · Varies | |
| FY27 Building Early Childhood Partnerships: A Preschool Itinerant Team Initiative Continuation Grant Dept of Education Grants · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies Continuation federal grant for building early childhood partnerships and preschool itinerant team initiatives. | |
| Rural Residency Training Grant Program Dept of Health Grants · State Oct 30, 2026 · Varies Funds rural medical residency programs in primary care specialties including family medicine, general internal medicine, pediatrics, general surgery, geriatrics, psychiatry, and postdoctoral psychology. | |
| Norway Area Community Foundation: Field of Interest Program Grants Dickinson Area Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · Up to US $7,232 The Norway Area Community Foundation offers grants to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Norway community. Non-profit organizations can apply for funding in various fields including education, health, and youth programs. | |
| Atlassian Foundation Open Call - Collective Action for Learners in the AI Era Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · Varies The Atlassian Foundation is accepting applications through October 30, 2026 for coalitions driving collective action to help disadvantaged learners thrive in the AI era. | |
| 2026-27 Digital Divide Grant Program Round 4 Public Utilities Commission · State Oct 30, 2026 · $5M – $10M The Digital Divide Grant Program will award one grant of $100,000 for rural and urban public schools and two grants of up to $50,000 each for non-profit Community Based Organizations (CBO). | |
| AES & REpowering Schools 2026 Seed Grant Program Wind for Schools LLC DBA Repowering Schools · Foundation ~October · $5K – $10K Support college student teams in conducting meaningful research and projects related to stakeholder engagement and renewable energy policy Suggested research topics include, but are not limited to: | |
| Samerian Foundation Grant Samerian Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · Up to $5K The Samerian Foundation Grant aims to enhance the quality of life through financial support for education, economic development, health, youth sports, and humanitarian projects. | |
| Future Fund Central Texas Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies The Future Fund is designed for community-minded people who want to impact Central Texas through collective giving. | |
| Loudoun Chamber Foundation Grant Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · $2K – $5K The Loudoun Chamber Foundation Grant, established in 2014, supports 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving Loudoun County. Grants of $2,000 to $5,000 prioritize economic development, education, public safety, and community health. | |
| Operating Grants The Daniel Foundation of Alabama · Foundation Oct 30, 2026 · Up to $25K The Daniel Foundation of Alabama provides operating grants, up to $25,000, aimed at strengthening communities and enhancing quality of life. | |
| Grants to Amateur Radio Organizations Arrl Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Up to $3K The ARRL Foundation offers grants for amateur radio projects, focusing on education, licensing, and community support in the U.S. Organizations can apply three times a year for funding, with a preference for youth initiatives and… | |
| Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation Grant The Besse Johnson and George Blanton Allen · Foundation ~October · Average grant $1,000–$5,000 The Besse Johnson & George Blanton Allen Memorial Foundation, established in 1980, provides grants primarily to charitable organizations in metro Atlanta. | |
| Mini-Grants Indiana Humanities Council Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K Mini-Grants support the development and implementation of public humanities programs in Indiana communities. These grants are part of Indiana Humanities' broader grants portfolio to help organizations create humanities programming. | |
| The Bews Foundation Grants The Bews Foundation · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · More than US $10,000 The Bews Foundation Grants support charitable organizations in Idaho's Treasure Valley, focusing on various sectors including education, health, community enhancement, and the arts. |
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Grants for education by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 182 1%
- Upcoming date published
- 1,035 7%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 3,468 23%
- No deadline published
- 10,610 69%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 1,035 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for education
- Montana State University 379 active
- Hawaii Community Foundation 165 active
- The Pittsburgh Foundation 105 active
- Columbus Foundation 92 active
- Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley 90 active
- Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc 88 active
5,951 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 15,295 active grants for education (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 10, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 48 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
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.
A long list is the starting point, not the shortlist. Our grant prospecting guide shows how to narrow grants for education down to the funders most likely to say yes, using their giving records.
Grants for Education by state
Browse grants for education available to organizations in 48 states.
Related grant categories
Top funders for education
Foundations and grantmakers active in education — explore each funder's giving history, typical grant sizes, and what they fund.
- Carnegie Corporation of New York New York, NY $174.4M given/yr
- John S and James L Knight Foundation Miami, FL $147.7M given/yr
- North Carolina Partnership for Children Inc Raleigh, NC $126.5M given/yr
- Ecmc Group Inc Minneapolis, MN $105.6M given/yr
- Indian Paintbrush Foundation Washington, DC $102.9M given/yr
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kansas City, MO $95.0M given/yr
- Alfred P Sloan Foundation New York, NY $89.0M given/yr
- NC State Investment Fund Inc Raleigh, NC $73.6M given/yr
- Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Chicago, IL $66.9M given/yr
- Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund Tyrone, PA $64.5M given/yr
- Ecmc Foundation Minneapolis, MN $60.1M given/yr
- United Negro College Fund Inc Washington, DC $59.6M given/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for education award?
Of the 15,295 grants for education Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 7,268 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $5,000, and the middle half fall between $1,500 and $16K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for education?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Montana State University (379), Hawaii Community Foundation (165), The Pittsburgh Foundation (105), Columbus Foundation (92), and Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley (90). In all, 5,951 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for education due?
Of 15,295 grants listed, 182 accept applications on a rolling basis, 1,035 have a published upcoming deadline, 3,468 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 10,610 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 50% fall in January–March.
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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