Grants for Education

Last updated June 13, 2026

There are currently 15,407 active grants for education in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, 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.

15,407 grants
Federal/ State/ Foundation
Updated daily

What grants for education are open right now?

DESERT FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Adult Learners Scholarship Funder: Desert Financial Foundation Geographic Scope: Arizona Award Amount: $3,000 - $5,000 per recipient (30 adults awarded $96,000 total in 2024) Focus Areas: Supporting…

New York State Education Department · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advanced Course Access (ACA) Program (NY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York State Education Department Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: June 03, 2025 Summary The Advanced Course Access…

State Department of Education · Rolling / Open State

Advanced Placement Incentive Program This program provides grants to eligible entities to enable them to increase the participation of low-income students in both pre-advanced placement and advanced…

PROSPER EDUCATION FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Advanced Placement Testing Scholarship Funder: Prosper Education Foundation Geographic Scope: Prosper ISD, Texas, USA Eligibility: Prosper ISD students taking Advanced Placement courses Overview The…

$475,000 - $7,500,000
U.S. National Science Foundation · October 1, 2026 Federal

Advanced Technological Education With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the…

$40,000+ total program funding
FALLS CHURCH EDUCATION FOUNDATION · June 30, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Advanced Training Grants Purpose: Provides advanced training and conference attendance opportunities for Falls Church City Public Schools teachers and staff Geographic Scope: Falls Church City Public…

Varies (covers remaining tuition balance after other grants/scholarships)
DENVER HYBRID COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AdvanceEDU Last Dollar Scholarships Overview: For all income-qualified learners, AdvanceEDU provides last-dollar scholarships to cover any remaining tuition balance after other grants and…

Varies (covers tuition and fees)
DENVER HYBRID COLLEGE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

AdvanceEDU Scholarships Overview: Scholarship options available to help cover tuition and fees and lower out-of-pocket costs or student loans. Geographic Scope: Colorado (Denver and Pueblo)…

Up to $250,000 (Explore), Up to $400,000 (Demonstrate), Up to $600,000 (Scale); Total fund: $3.5 million across 7-12 awards
EDUCATION DESIGN LAB · Rolling / Open · One-time Foundation

Advancing Workforce Mobility: RFP for Credential Transparency and Skills Validation Funder: Education Design Lab (with funding from Walmart and technical assistance from Credential Engine) Program…

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advantage Medical Staffing Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas Last Updated: November 23, 2025 Summary The Advantage Medical Staffing Scholarship, established…

$11,000 - $33,000 (2023 round)
PARKS CALIFORNIA · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Adventure Pass Grants Program Geographic Scope: California statewide (19 initial locations, expanded to 54 participating parks as of November 2023) Focus Areas: - Enabling fourth graders and their…

Advia Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advia Youth Scholarships Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Advia Foundation Last Updated: March 24, 2026 Summary The Advia Youth Scholarships Program, initiated by the Advia Foundation, aims to…

THE WILLIAM PENN FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems RFP Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: William Penn Foundation Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: December 14, 2025 Summary The Advocacy for Child-Serving Systems…

ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA INC · March 2, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Advocacy Summit Scholarship Purpose: Provides an opportunity for Armenian American college students to travel to Washington, DC for the annual Advocacy Summit. Geographic Scope: United States…

$1,000,000 per year (through 2020)
ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE NETWORK · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Advocate Bethany Community Health Fund Status: Established in 2006; currently undergoing strategic planning. As of 2019, the LOI process for new applicants is suspended. Only current grantees (those…

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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