Grants for Education

Last updated June 24, 2026

There are currently 15,374 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.

15,374 grants
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What grants for education are open right now?

US $5,000 - US $25,000
NORTHERN PIEDMONT COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Assistance Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 12, 2025 Summary The Community Assistance Grants provided…

The Junior League of Houston Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Assistance Grants Funder: The Junior League of Houston, Inc. Geographic Scope: Greater Houston community Purpose: The Junior League provides financial support to organizations in the…

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF TAMPA INC · October 31, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Assistance Grants Funder: The Junior League of Tampa Inc. Geographic Scope: Hillsborough County, Florida Program Description: The Junior League of Tampa offers a streamlined Community…

Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Based Grant Programs Status: ACTIVE Funder: Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: July 10, 2025 Summary The Community Based…

PRAIRIE MEADOWS RACE TRACK AND CASINO · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Betterment Grant Program Overview: Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grants fund small-to-medium sized projects with grants that support qualified organizations seeking to improve the…

Edward H Daveis Benevolent Fund · February 17, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Building Grant Program Funder: Maine Community Foundation (Edward H Daveis Benevolent Fund) Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Purpose: This grant program supports projects…

Maine Community Foundation Inc · February 17, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Building Grant Program Status: Active competitive grant program Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine (all 16 counties) Focus Areas: Arts, education, environment, economic development, human…

Vincent B and Barbara G Welch Supporting · February 17, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Building Grant Program Funder: Maine Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Statewide Maine Maximum Award: $10,000 Status: Active and accepting applications Purpose Supports projects and…

$5,000 - $30,000
GRAYS HARBOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Quarterly Foundation

Community Building Grants Funder: Grays Harbor Community Foundation Geographic Scope: Grays Harbor County, Washington Award Amount: $5,000 - $30,000 Overview Grants to benefit and continuously invest…

BATON ROUGE ALLIANCE FOR STUDENTS · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Building Grants Funder: Baton Rouge Alliance for Students Geographic Scope: Baton Rouge, LA Mission: The Baton Rouge Alliance for Students is committed to enriching the community by…

MORGAN HILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Charitable Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Morgan Hill Community Foundation Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Morgan Hill Community Foundation is offering Community Charitable Grants…

Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Charter Network Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation Last Updated: October 26, 2025 Summary The Community Charter Network Scholarship, provided by…

THE COMMUNITY CHEST OF ENGLEWOOD · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Chest Annual Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Chest Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: May 02, 2025 Summary The Community Chest Annual Grants provide financial support to…

$100,000 total (distributed among multiple recipients)
CREDIT UNION CHARTERED IN THE STATE OF · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Choice Scholarship Program Funder: Community Choice Credit Union Foundation Award Amount: $100,000 total distributed annually among multiple recipients Number of Awards: 26 scholarships in…

National Partnership for Student Success · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Collaboration Challenge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: National Partnership for Student Success Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: January 05, 2026 Summary Overview Community…

Full tuition for up to 3 years
VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community College Access Program (CCAP) Overview: Virginia Western's Community College Access Program (CCAP) is a series of public/private partnerships designed to make college available tuition-free…

Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community College Gap Assistance Program (NE) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nebraska's Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The Community College…

EDUCATION DESIGN LAB · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community College Growth Engine Fellows Program Program Acronym: CCGE Fellows Funder: Walmart (provides foundational funding) Program Status: Active. 2025 Cohort and 2024 Cohort listed with fellows…

New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community College Opportunity Grant (NJ) Status: ACTIVE Funder: New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Last Updated: February 27, 2026 Summary The Community College Opportunity…

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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