Grants for Education

Last updated June 22, 2026

There are currently 15,375 active grants for education in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily.

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.

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What grants for education are open right now?

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Carl M. 'Cheesie' Nelson Award Overview: This award honors the importance of administrative leadership at Texas community colleges by recognizing a Vice President or Dean who has demonstrated…

METROPOLITAN ARTS COUNCIL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Carl R. Blair Award for Commitment to Arts Education Funder: Metropolitan Arts Council (MAC) Geographic Scope: Greenville County Schools, SC Award Type: Recognition Status: Active award program…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carl Swartz Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Carl Swartz Scholarship at Montana State University supports students…

CARL W & CARRIE MAE JOSLYN CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn Trust Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 19, 2025 Summary The Carl W. & Carrie Mae Joslyn…

Carl Zeiss Meditec (CZMI) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carl Zeiss Meditec: Education Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl Zeiss Meditec (CZMI) Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary Carl Zeiss Meditec offers education grants aimed at supporting U.S.-based…

BELLEVUE SCHOOLS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Carla Vendeland Community Service Award Honoree: Carla B. Vendeland (1942-1994), a Newport High School parent who worked endlessly to fight world hunger and promote education. She created the PTSA…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF HOWARD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Howard County Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Carlessia Hussein…

ASHLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carley Ingram Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ashland County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Carley Ingram Memorial Scholarship, offered by the…

Carlinville Area Hospital Foundation · April 1, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Carlinville Area Hospital Foundation Scholarship Funder: Carlinville Area Hospital Foundation (IL, US) Purpose: The Carlinville Area Hospital Foundation is a not-for-profit companion corporation to…

NAVEO CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Carlos Faria & Victor Da Silva Memorial Scholarship Funder: Naveo Credit Union (MA, US) Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Eligibility: - Students enrolled in or currently awaiting acceptance into an…

Carlsbad Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carlsbad Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carlsbad Community Foundation Inc. Last Updated: September 10, 2025 Summary The Carlsbad Community Foundation Grant supports nonprofit…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carlson Family Educational Foundation Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview Our Mission The…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carlson Music Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Carlson Music Scholarship at Montana State University supports students…

Beatrice Educational Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carlson, DR., Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Beatrice Educational Foundation Amount: US $300 - US $500 Last Updated: October 24, 2025 Summary The Carlson, DR., Scholarship, managed by the…

$2,500 per recipient (2 scholarships awarded)
CARLTON LANDING CHARITABLE FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Carlton Landing Foundation Scholarship Funder: Carlton Landing Social Welfare Foundation (OK, US) Award Amount: $2,500 per scholarship (2 scholarships awarded annually) Geographic Scope: Carlton…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _The 2026 Scholarship Award Cycle application period opens on 12/15/2025._ About Us The Community Foundation of Dickinson County, Inc. was established in 1999 by a group of civic-minded…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CarMax-Rick Sharp Entrepreneur Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The CarMax-Rick Sharp…

CHAUTAUQUA REGION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Mission The trust, known as the Carnahan-Jackson Foundation, was created and is operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, or…

US $1,000 - US $150,000
CARNAHAN-JACKSON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Carnahan-Jackson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carnahan-Jackson Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: February 19, 2026 Summary The Carnahan-Jackson Foundation Grant…

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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