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?

DEFIANCE AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Defiance Area Foundation Inc. Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 15, 2026 Summary The Cletus Vetter Memorial Scholarship…

THE CLEVELAND FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview An Introduction to the Fund In 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, we bore witness to what is believed to be the largest civil rights movement in the history of the United States. As…

Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cleveland Cliffs Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleveland Cliffs Foundation Last Updated: January 23, 2026 Summary The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation, established in 1962, focuses on enhancing…

FOUNDATION FOR THE CAROLINAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cleveland County Community Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: US $500 - US $5,000 Last Updated: April 17, 2025 Summary The Cleveland County Community…

CLEVELAND H DODGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cleveland H Dodge Foundation Inc. Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation Grant supports organizations in…

Up to $2,000 per scholarship (up to 4 awarded annually)
FIREFIGHTERS BURN INSTITUTE · November 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Cliff Haskell Perpetual Scholarship Funder: Firefighters Burn Institute (CA, US) Geographic Scope: California (primary focus) Focus Areas: Educational support for burn survivors pursuing higher…

Varies (2025: $750 - $5,000 per award; total distributed: $76,862 for 30 projects)
JUST FUND EDUCATION PROJECT INC · March 15, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Cliff Todd Endowment Grant Funder: JustFundKY (Just Fund Education Project Inc), Kentucky Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: Kentucky statewide ("from Pikeville to Paducah"),…

DEARBORN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Clifford & Gladys Ellerbrook Ender Nursing Scholarship Purpose: Help ensure nursing care needs of residents of Dearborn and Ohio counties are satisfied; provide financial assistance for individuals…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clifford and Carol Rufenach Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Clifford and Carol Rufenach Scholarship at Montana State…

Central Kansas Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clifford and Rubye Angleton Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Kansas Community Foundation Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The Clifford and Rubye Angleton Scholarship Fund,…

Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

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

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clifford D. Blankenship Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Clifford D. Blankenship Memorial Scholarship provides…

Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Clifford Willard Gaylord Foundation, established in…

Montana State University · Rolling / Open Foundation

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

OWATONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Climate by Design International Scholarship Overview: Scholarship supporting students with interest in climate and environmental design. Geographic Scope: Owatonna area (based on recipient history)…

Up to US $5,000,000
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) · Rolling / Open Foundation

Climatetech Careers Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) Amount: Up to US $5,000,000 Last Updated: June 11, 2025 Summary The Climatetech Careers Fund…

Minnesota Department of Health · Rolling / Open Foundation

Clinical Dental Education Innovation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Health Amount: US $30,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Clinical Dental Education…

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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