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.

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What grants for education are open right now?

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

City of Elk Grove Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: September 28, 2025 Summary The City of Elk Grove…

CITY OF MUSKOGEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

City of Muskogee Foundation Regular Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Muskogee Foundation Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary The City of Muskogee Foundation provides essential grants aimed at…

CITY OF MUSKOGEE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

City of Muskogee Foundation Summer Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: City of Muskogee Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The City of Muskogee Foundation offers summer grants aimed at…

HARTFORD FOUNDATION FOR PUBLIC GIVING · Rolling / Open Foundation

Civic Education and Civic Participation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 03, 2026 Summary Overview Notes: This grant…

RESEARCHAMERICA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Civic Engagement Microgrant Program Funder: Research!America (with support from Rita Allen Foundation) Geographic Scope: United States Award Amount: $1,000 - $4,000 per grant Eligibility: - Graduate…

Minnesota Humanities Center · Rolling / Open Foundation

Civics Grants Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Status: Active Geographic Scope: Minnesota Focus: Civic engagement and civics education programming Example Grantee: YMCA of the North's Students…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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

Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: LOIs  due on Friday, August 29, 2025, TMF will only accept applications from organizations whose overall mission or specific project proposal primarily focuses on the categories of:…

The R.O.S.E. Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Claire Morris Lyons Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The R.O.S.E. Foundation Last Updated: February 16, 2026 Summary The Claire Morris Lyons Scholarship, offered by the R.O.S.E. Foundation,…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NEW JERSEY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clanseer and Anna Johnson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation Of New Jersey Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview Community Foundation of New Jersey Over our 46-year…

Abbott Fund · February 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Clara Abbott College Scholarship Program Funder: The Clara Abbott Foundation Geographic Scope: Available in every country where Abbott operates; program administration varies by country Focus Areas:…

MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview _NOTE: Every applicant is required to contact our program officer before_ _submitting an application._ Clare County Community Foundation Grants The Clare County Community Foundation (CCCF)…

MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clare County Youth Action Council Grants (ClareYAC) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Clare County Youth Action Council Grants,…

BAILEY'S CAFE INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Clare Jean Siegel Memorial Scholarship Overview: Bailey's Cafe is the fiscal sponsor for the Clare Jean Siegel Memorial Scholarship, established in memory of Clare Jean Siegel, the younger sister of…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NCW · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clarence and Della Murray Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of North Central Washington Last Updated: September 23, 2025 Summary The Clarence and Della Murray Scholarship,…

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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