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 state and 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
State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

CMS FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CMS Foundation Innovation Center Status: Active - Applications open for 2025-26 cohort Geographic Scope: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), North Carolina Focus Areas: - Innovative school-based…

CNL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

CNL Charitable Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Cnl Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The CNL Charitable Foundation Grants, initiated by CNL Financial Group…

Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society · Rolling / Open Foundation

CNPS - SCVC Graduate Student Research Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the California Native Plant Society Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: September 10,…

California Native Plant Society · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CNPS Education Grants Overview: Educational grant program supporting various learning and educational initiatives related to California native plants. Geographic Scope: California Focus Areas: -…

California Native Plant Society · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

CNPS Student Research Grant Overview: A scholarship program for undergraduate and graduate students across California pursuing research related to California native plants. Geographic Scope:…

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview CNS Pantex Cooperative Grant Program On behalf of Consolidated Nuclear Security, LLC, responsible for the management and operations of the Pantex Plant, the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF)…

CENTRAL NEW YORK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

CNYCF: Community Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central New York Community Foundation Inc Last Updated: January 14, 2026 Summary The Central New York Community Foundation offers the Community…

Colorado Department of Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

CO Educational Stability Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Department of Education Last Updated: April 01, 2025 Summary The CO Educational Stability Grant, administered by the Colorado Department…

THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coach Dave Gray Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: February 06, 2026 Summary Overview The Pittsburgh Foundation Established in 1945,…

JOHN RANDOLPH FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coach Kevin Ferguson Scholarship Endowment Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: John Randolph Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary The Coach Kevin Ferguson…

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coach Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary Overview Greater Kansas City…

PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Coach Norm Pingley Endowed Scholarship Award Amount: Varies annually from endowment (initial endowment: $10,000) Focus Areas: - Health and wellness field degrees - PHSC athletic team membership…

SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coach Russ Morrell Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary Overview South Dakota Community Foundation As a statewide…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: March 06, 2026 Summary The Coastal Bend Community Foundation…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Bend Community Foundation Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Coastal Bend…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Bend Shrm Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Coastal Bend Shrm Scholarship,…

Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Bend Women Lawyers Association Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coastal Bend Community Foundation Amount: US $100 - US $16,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Coastal Bend…

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Credit Union Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Last Updated: December 28, 2025 Summary Overview For 30 years, the Carolinas Credit Union…

UC SANTA BARBARA FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Coastal Fund (CF) Grant - Minor Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: University of California, Santa Barbara Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: August 10, 2025 Summary The Coastal Fund (CF) Grant…

GA DNR Grants · Rolling / Open State

Competitive pass-through subgrant program funded by NOAA through Congressional funding under the Coastal Zone Management Act. Service area includes 11 coastal Georgia counties: Brantley, Bryan,…

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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