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.

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What grants for education are open right now?

Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation Inc (MMCF) Geographic Scope: Eastern Sierra Corridor (Mammoth Lakes and surrounding communities including Inyo County, Mono…

New Hanover Community Endowment Inc · April 4, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Overview: The Community Grants Program provides flexible funding to organizations working to strengthen New Hanover County. Nonprofit and community-serving organizations can…

OREGON MEDICAL EDUCATION · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Oregon Medical Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Oregon Focus Areas: - Medical mentorship programs - Public health education - Programs reaching prospective DO,…

Over $1 million annually
THE MIAMI FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Status: Active annual program Geographic Scope: Greater Miami, Miami-Dade County Overview: The Miami Foundation's Community Grants program invests in local nonprofit…

Varies by award
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MUNCIE · July 3, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Community Grants Program Overview: The Community Foundation of Muncie and Delaware County awards Community Grants to nonprofit organizations serving Muncie and Delaware County. Grants are awarded to…

PERMIAN BASIN AREA FOUNDATION · October 1, 2026 · Semi-annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Permian Basin Area Foundation Geographic Scope: West Texas, Permian Basin, and Trans-Pecos region Overview: The Permian Basin Area Foundation manages two community…

MICHIGAN GATEWAY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · August 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Geographic Scope: South Berrien and Cass Counties, Michigan Overview: The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and…

SPIRIT OF CONSTRUCTION FOUNDATION OF · February 13, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Organization: Spirit of Construction Foundation Outreach Committee Geographic Scope: Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana regions Focus Areas:…

CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Cumberland Community Foundation Inc (NC, US) Geographic Scope: Cumberland County, North Carolina Overview: CCF's unrestricted and field-of-interest endowment funds…

The Rotary Club of Sebastopol · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants Program Status: NOT AVAILABLE IN 2026 Overview: The Sebastopol Rotary Club invests in local communities by providing grants to benefit organizations in West Sonoma County. "We are…

OCEAN REEF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Organization: Ocean Reef Community Foundation Inc (FL, US) Overview: The Ocean Reef Community Foundation's annual Community Grants Program provides substantial funding to…

Rotary Club of Fresno Foundation · July 1, 2026 · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Grants Program Funder: Rotary Club of Fresno and Fresno Rotary Foundation Geographic Scope: Greater Fresno area and projects that primarily benefit Fresno residents Eligibility: -…

Up to $1.5 million total; individual grants range from $1,900 to $90,000
TELLURIDE FOUNDATION · October 26, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Grants Program Overview: The Telluride Foundation's Community Grants program is one of its fundamental programs, supporting the vibrancy of the community as well as core safety net…

HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants Program: East Hawaii Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Community Grants Program: East Hawaii…

THE SEABURY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants: Benzie County Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seabury Foundation Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Seabury Foundation's Community Grants program supports 501(c)(3) organizations in…

THE SEABURY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Grants: Chicago Status: ACTIVE Funder: Seabury Foundation Last Updated: November 27, 2025 Summary The Seabury Foundation's Community Grants in Chicago support 501(c)(3) organizations…

GOGEBIC RANGE HEALTH FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Health Grants Geographic Scope: Gogebic County, MI and Iron County, WI Mission: The Gogebic Range Health Foundation advances community health across the Gogebic Range through investing in…

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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