Grants for Education

Last updated June 23, 2026

There are currently 15,384 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.

15,384 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

Inland Empire Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

CIELO Fund Grant Opportunity Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Inland Empire Community Foundation (IECF) Serving Riverside & San Bernardino Counties Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: February 02, 2026…

LADIES AUXILIARY OF ARLINGTON INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Cinderella Charity Ball Scholarship Program Funder: Ladies' Auxiliary of Arlington Inc (TX, US) Geographic Scope: Arlington, Texas area Program History: Instituted in 1983, this scholarship program…

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cinderella’s Closet of NEPA Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Students interested in one or more of our…

Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cindi Conaty Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of the Endless Mountains (CFEM) Last Updated: February 24, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of the…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cindy Fitschen Wilson Endowed Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Cindy Fitschen Wilson Endowed Scholarship at Montana State…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cindy Lipscomb Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of…

SAMERIAN FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cindy Simon-Skjodt Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samerian Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 16, 2026 Summary Overview Samerian Foundation Founded in 2003, the Samerian Foundation is…

THE DAYTON FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cindy Wright Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Dayton Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Cindy Wright Memorial Scholarship, established in…

$200 - $4,000
RENTON REGIONAL COMMUNITY FNDN · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Circle of Giving Overview: A donor initiative created in 1999 to award grants to local nonprofits. The foundation does not accept applications; instead, donors recommend organizations they are…

CIRCLE OF SISTERHOOD FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Our Purpose For too many girls and women around the world, access to quality education is often limited. Two-thirds of all illiterate adults in the world are women, and not even seven…

ARIZONA RECYCLING COALITION · October 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Circular Arizona Scholarships Overview: Circular Arizona awards annual scholarships to Arizona students pursuing careers in sustainability and circular economy fields. Geographic Scope: Arizona Focus…

CIRESI WALBURN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Ciresi Walburn Foundation Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Ciresi Walburn Foundation supports innovative…

The CIRI Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview CIRI Foundation The CIRI Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 by the ANCSA Corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors. Our mission is to foster individual…

AMADOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Ciro and Kim Toma Community Service Scholarship Geographic Scope: Amador County, CA Focus Areas: Community service and vocational/trade education Eligibility: - Students who have excelled in…

ACE MENTOR PROGRAM OF AMERICA INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CIRT National Design and Construction Competition Overview: The 20th Anniversary National Design + Construction Competition presents three real-world project challenges to ACE students. Purpose: To…

Texas Education Agency · Rolling / Open Foundation

CIS NAV Application Development Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $200,000 Last Updated: November 11, 2025 Summary The CIS NAV Application Development Grant, administered…

Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support
Cisco Systems Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cisco Technology Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cisco Systems Foundation Amount: Up to US $100,000 in in-kind support Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Cisco Technology Grant Program…

SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CITGO Distinguished Scholars Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Antonio Area Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The CITGO Distinguished Scholars Program,…

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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