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?

St Luke's Health Foundation Ltd · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Health Improvement Fund Grants: Magic Valley Status: ACTIVE Funder: Saint Luke's Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: January 26, 2026 Summary The Community Health…

Full tuition coverage for nursing and radiologic technology programs
JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER PRESCOTT · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Healthcare Scholarship Funder: Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott (in partnership with Yavapai College Foundation and community partners) Program Overview A lucrative…

UNITED WAY OF CHESTER COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact & Innovation Grants Organization: Chester County United Way Geographic Scope: Chester County, Pennsylvania Focus Areas: - Education - Financial independence - Health - Support for…

Horizon Community Funds of Northern · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Fund Overview: Horizon Community Funds' primary grantmaking vehicle that awards funds to nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky with an emphasis on innovation, acceleration, and…

$2.1 million (total 2020-21 awards)
UNITED WAY OF NORTH CENTRAL NEW · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Fund Status: Active annual grant program Geographic Scope: Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia counties Focus Areas: - Family stability and improving education - Building…

NEW BREMEN FOUNDATION INC · June 30, 2026 · Quarterly Foundation

Community Impact Fund Status: Active Geographic Scope: New Bremen, Ohio area and surrounding communities Focus Areas: - Arts - Civic engagement - Education - Environment - Health and human services…

UNITED WAY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY INC · December 9, 2026 · Biennial Foundation

Community Impact Fund - Education Programs Funder: United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) Geographic Scope: Indian River County, Florida Status: Actively accepting proposals Funding Cycle:…

UNITED WAY FOR CORTLAND COUNTY INC · October 31, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Funding 2026 Grant Funder: United Way for Cortland County (UWCC) Overview: UWCC awards Community Impact Funding grants to support vital Cortland County programs that strengthen…

UNITED WAY GALVESTON COUNTY MAINLAND INC · March 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grant Funder: United Way Galveston County Mainland (TX, US) Overview: Competitive program funding for nonprofit partner organizations addressing community needs in health, education,…

NORTH VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Grant - The Hignell Companies Foundation Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Valley Community Foundation Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The Community…

GRAND HAVEN AREA COMMUNITY · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Grant Program Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan (Tri-Cities area including Grand Haven, Spring Lake, and…

GRAND HAVEN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Community Impact Grant Program Funder: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation (GHACF) Geographic Scope: Northern Ottawa County, Michigan (Tri-Cities area including Grand Haven, Spring Lake,…

SUFFOLK FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: Suffolk Foundation Geographic Scope: Suffolk and Western Tidewater, Virginia Status: Active annual grant program Program Overview The Suffolk Foundation's primary…

Up to $10,000 per agency
UNITED WAY OF MATANUSKA-SUSITNA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Matanuska-Susitna (UWMS) Geographic Scope: Mat-Su Borough, Alaska Overview UWMS provides support for programs and services in the Mat-Su valley that…

UNITED WAY OF WINDHAM COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Windham County Inc (VT, US) Geographic Scope: Windham County, Vermont Program Type: One year program grants Focus Areas: Programs that align with UWWC's…

UNITED WAY OF HENRY COUNTY · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Overview: Community Impact Grants are how United Way of Henry County (UWHCM) invests local contributions from their Annual Campaign to fight for education, financial security,…

UNITED WAY OF STORY COUNTY INC · Rolling / Open · Rolling (Quarterly) Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Story County Inc (IA, US) Geographic Scope: Story County, Iowa Focus Areas: - Health - Education - Financial security - Unanticipated, emerging, or…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR NORTHEAST · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM) Geographic Scope: Northeast Michigan Overview: Community Impact Grants support projects that make a positive…

UNITED WAY OF NORTHERN NEW YORKINC · August 29, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Community Impact Grants Funder: United Way of Northern New York Geographic Scope: Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence Counties, New York Program Description: United Way of Northern New York invests 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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